India W vs South Africa W

Women's World Cup

Sun, November 2, 03:00 PM Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

India W

VS

South Africa W

Preview

The grand finale of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 takes place today as India Women face South Africa Women at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The highly anticipated clash begins at 3:00 PM IST, with both teams aiming for their maiden World Cup title. India will be appearing in their third ODI World Cup final after finishing runners-up in 2005 and 2017, while South Africa have reached the final for the first time in their history.

India enter the contest with tremendous momentum after a record-breaking run chase against Australia in the semi-final, where they successfully chased 338 – the highest ever in Women’s ODI cricket. The batting form of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Harmanpreet Kaur has been outstanding, while Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma continue to lead the bowling attack with consistency and control. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, India will look to make history on home soil.

On the other hand, South Africa Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, have been one of the most disciplined sides in the tournament. The all-round brilliance of Marizanne Kapp and the explosive batting of Nadine de Klerk have powered them to crucial victories. South Africa’s pace attack, featuring Ayabonga Khaka and Shabnim Ismail, will aim to exploit early swing and put pressure on India’s top order.

Weather could play a role, with chances of rain in Navi Mumbai possibly leading to a shortened match. Both teams will be prepared for such a scenario, knowing that a single moment could decide the champion.

With India’s home advantage and current form, they start as slight favourites, but South Africa’s fearless approach makes this a thrilling and unpredictable finale. A historic encounter awaits as both teams chase glory.

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