3 Things All firsts: Women’s World Cup win, an ISRO launch, and new income survey
Nov 4, 2025
Mihir Vasavda, a senior sports journalist, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan, a cricket commentator, celebrate India's historic Women's World Cup victory. They recount key moments and player stories, highlighting the journey of Shefali Verma and the match dynamics. Amitabh Sinha, a technology and space reporter, discusses ISRO's landmark CMS-3 satellite launch, emphasizing its implications for India’s space independence. The conversation also explores the significance of the National Household Income Survey in revealing income inequalities across the country.
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Historic World Cup Win
- India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the Women's World Cup, a first-ever ICC trophy for the team.
- Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan highlight the emotional and historic nature of the victory and its wider significance.
Stadium Roar And Turning Moments
- Mihir describes an electrifying stadium atmosphere where stands roared during India's innings and fell silent during South Africa's fightback.
- He recalls key moments like Amanjot's runout involvement and the catch that turned the game.
Shefali's Rapid Rise
- Shefali Verma rose from playing domestic cricket in Surat to score 87 in the final and earn player-of-the-final praise.
- Vinayakk calls her innings a near-flawless, high-strike effort that kept the scoreboard moving throughout.