Deepti Sharma crowned ‘Player of the Tournament’, achieves historic first-time double across men’s, women’s World Cups

Diana Edulji follows with 31 wickets, while Neetu David and Purnima Rau each have 30.

produced a sensational all-round performance to guide India to their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The all-rounder was named the Player of the Tournament after scoring a vital 215 runs and taking 22 wickets, playing a decisive role with both bat and ball.

Deepti’s innings in the final came at a crucial stage when India needed stability in the middle overs. Her composed 58 anchored the innings and helped the team post a competitive total before she turned the match on its head with the ball, dismantling South Africa’s batting lineup in the chase, as she finished with 5/39 in 9.3 overs.

With her incredible consistency throughout the tour