The final had a delayed start by two hours but no overs were lost.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana gave India a great start with a century partnership.

Chloe Tyron finally broke the partnership with Mandhana's wicket.

Verma continued to sizzle and struck 87 - her highest ODI score.

However, India had to rebuild again via Harmanpreet and Deepti as South Africa got rid of Shafali and Jemimah quickly.

India were in a great position heading into the slog overs before Mlaba castled Harmanpreet.

India's run rate had dipped as Amanjot failed to make an impression as well.

Deepti kept India going with a fine half-century.

Richa Ghosh's cameo was vital as India finished with 298/7.

Laura Wolvaardt once again gave SA a terrific start in the powerplay.

Against the run of play, a run out broke South Africa's opening partnership.

Anneke Bosch's wretched run continued as India clawed back.

Shafali then turned the game on its head with two key wickets.

Laura Wolvaardt did her bit by keeping SA in the hunt with another century.

However, Deepti now got into the act by striking regularly to put India completely on top.

Harmanpreet took the catch of the final wicket as India clinched their maiden World title with a 52-run win.

Shafali Verma was named player of the match.

For scoring 215 runs and picking 22 wickets, Deepti Sharma was named player of the tournament.

This is India's maiden world title in women's cricket.