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India and South Africa are set to clash in the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium. The toss is at 2:30 PM and the match begins at 3:00 PM. This is a historic final as a new champion will be crowned for the first time since 2000. India has reached the final twice before but lost both times, while this is South Africa’s first-ever final. Key players to watch from South Africa include Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp. For India, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet Kaur are crucial. Squad lists for both teams have been revealed.

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India and South Africa Set for Historic Women’s World Cup Final

Navi Mumbai – The DY Patil Stadium is gearing up for a thrilling finale to the Women’s ODI World Cup as India and South Africa face off on Sunday, February 16th. The toss will take place at 2:30 PM, with the first ball bowled at 3:00 PM.

This final marks a significant moment in women’s cricket as a new champion will be crowned, breaking the dominance of Australia, England, and New Zealand since 2000. While India has been in the final twice before, losing to Australia in 2005 and England in 2017, this is South Africa’s first-ever appearance in the final.

India has played a good tournament with the home support. The team has played three matches here and has won all of them.

Key players to watch include South Africa’s in-form opener Laura Wolvaardt, who is the leading run-scorer of the tournament, and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. India will rely on the experience and skills of Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma.

Squads:
* India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetri (wk), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaur, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Harleen Deol.
* South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso (wk).

Cricket fans worldwide eagerly anticipate this exciting clash as India and South Africa battle it out for the coveted Women’s World Cup trophy.

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