Sun Nov 02 13:20:00 UTC 2025: India and South Africa Clash in Highly Anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final

Navi Mumbai, India – The DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is set to host a historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa. South Africa, after winning the toss, elected to bowl first. This match promises to crown a new world champion, with South Africa making their first-ever appearance in a World Cup final and India vying for their maiden title in their third final attempt.

India reached the final after a thrilling victory against Australia in the semi-final. South Africa booked their spot by defeating England by 125 runs in the first semi-final. This marks the first time in 52 years that neither England nor Australia will feature in the Women’s World Cup final.

Team Lineups:

  • India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaur, S. Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
  • South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Anneke Derksen, Annerie Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Match Updates:

India has reached 229/4 in 40 overs. Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur are currently at the crease. India will aim for quick scoring in the final 10 overs to push the score past 320.

Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for 20, bowled by Mlaba. Deepti Sharma remains steady at 33.

Deepti Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur steadied the innings, taking India to 211/3 after 37 overs.

India reached 200/3 in 35 overs, with Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma building a partnership.

Shafali Verma was dismissed for a brilliant 87, becoming India’s highest scorer in a Women’s World Cup final. Jemimah Rodrigues followed soon after for 24, leaving India at 171/3.

Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong start, building a 104-run partnership. Mandhana was dismissed for 45. Verma reached her half-century off 49 balls, marking her as the third Indian player to score a half-century in a Women’s World Cup final.

Early Innings:

India scored 64 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket, with both Verma and Mandhana displaying aggressive intent.

The game is underway and will be broadcast live. With both teams eager to claim the coveted title, fans worldwide are anticipating a thrilling and competitive final.

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