The stage is set for a historic final as India take on South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final on November 2 at the Don Dy Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. With both sides eyeing their maiden World Cup title, fans can expect a matchup with a new champion in women’s cricket.
India aims to end the last hoodoo
India will be playing in their third women’s World Cup final, having finished in 2005 and 2017. The team enters the Summit Clash with confidence after a surprising semi-final win over Australia missed a record 339 runs.
Right-handed batsman Jemimah Rodrigues, one of the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with a 127 loaded with a 127 supported by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89, opens up the bowling attack with her accuracy and control.
South Africa is looking for a historic victory
For South Africa, it marks their first ever women’s ODI World Cup finals – a monumental achievement for the proteas. Under his leadership Laura Wolvaardtthe team showed remarkable resilience after early setbacks. Wolvaardt, in blistering form, runs 470 runs in 470, making him one of the standout performers of the tournament.
Globally, Marizanne Kapp is equally international, with a decisive five-wicket haul in the Semi-Final against England that sealed South Africa’s place.
HND VS SA Women’s Odi World Cup Final: Match details
- Date and Time: November 2; 03:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM GMT
- Venue: Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
ID VS SA head to head record in ODIS
Matches played: 34 | India Won: 20 | South Africa won: 13 | No result: 1
Dy patil sports academy ground report
The pitch report for Dy Patil Sports Academy shows a surface that offers scoop, consistent bounce and real pace that allows batsmen to play with confidence. The wicket rewards timing and placement and placement, making it ideal for aggressive batting.
While a fast bowler may get some early help from the pitch, especially with the new ball, his support tends to fade rapidly as the surface settles. On the other hand, it is expected to be more effective as the needles progress and use dry patches to disturb the batsmen during the middle overs and bounce slower. In general, the teams, bowler friendlies happen early, the bowler must rely on smart change and disciplined lines to find success on this balanced, yet inclined surface.
Teams
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harpanicha Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Yadav, Kranti Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marzanne Kapp, Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadale de Klerk, Noredaleko MBA, Mrs Klaas, Tumi Seshuso
Read: ICC has released the list of Match Officials for India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 Final
HND VS SA, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
Indian women win the toss and bowls first
South Africa Women’s PowerPlay Score: 60-70
South African women’s total score: 270-280
Case 2:
South African women win the toss and bowl first
India Women’s PowerPlay Score: 65-75
Indian women’s total score: 300-310
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the game.
This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket timings Company.
