India Women will take on South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2.

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, see this as a golden chance to make history. They want to end their long wait for a maiden World Cup title after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017. Meanwhile, South Africa, under Laura Wolvaardt’s captaincy, have reached the final for the first time. This moment marks a new chapter in their cricketing journey.

Both teams have shown grit and belief throughout the tournament. Now, the 13th edition of the Women’s World Cup will crown a new champion.

India Seek Redemption at Home

India’s road to the final has been impressive. They stunned defending champions Australia in the semi-final with a dominant performance. That victory made them favourites to lift the trophy. However, the team remains alert after losing to South Africa earlier in the group stage.

A home win would mean more than a trophy. It would mark redemption and growth for women’s cricket in India. Such a victory could inspire a new generation of girls, just as the Women’s Premier League did three seasons ago.

For Harmanpreet Kaur, this is personal. Winning the World Cup at home would finally erase years of near-misses and heartbreaks, giving Indian women’s cricket a defining moment.

South Africa Aim for a Dream Finish

For South Africa, this final is a chance to make history. Under Wolvaardt’s calm leadership, the Proteas have played bold and fearless cricket.

A victory on Sunday would give them their first World Cup title and place them among the top teams in women’s cricket. Their consistency and composure have been key to their success this season.

Fans to Create Electric Atmosphere

A full house is expected at DY Patil Stadium, with fans eager to see India lift their first-ever title. Millions of viewers across the world will follow every ball. The final promises an emotional and thrilling end to a tournament that has celebrated the global rise of women’s cricket.

Head-to-Head Record

India hold the advantage in ODIs, leading 20–13, with one match ending in no result.
At the World Cup, however, both sides are level, winning three matches each.

Weather Report

Weather may play a major role on Sunday. Forecasts predict a 63% chance of rain, rising to over 50% between 4 PM and 7 PM. Cloud cover will stay around 62%.

To ensure fair play, organisers have kept Monday as a reserve day. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Maharashtra, warning of light to moderate rain and possible thunderstorms in Mumbai and nearby areas.

Pitch Report

The red-soil surface in Navi Mumbai is expected to favour batters early. It offers bounce and carry but will likely aid spinners later in the game.

Reports say the final will use the same pitch as the India vs New Zealand match, where India scored 340 runs. The toss winner may prefer batting first to apply scoreboard pressure.

Squads

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso