India and South Africa are set to face each other in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday at Navi Mumbai, with both teams seeking their first ICC trophy. The 13th edition of the tournament will witness either India, appearing in their third final, or South Africa, making their maiden final appearance, emerge as champions following remarkable tournament campaigns.
India enter the final after an emotionally charged semi-final victory over Australia, featuring Jemimah Rodrigues' outstanding unbeaten 127 and captain Harmanpreet Kaur's determined 89.
2025 ICC Women's World Cup Final- Teams: India vs South Africa
- Date: November 2 (Sunday)
- Time: 3pm IST (9:30am GMT)
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Where is the Women's World Cup final?The match will be played at DY Patil Stadium, known for its batting-friendly surface and evening dew, potentially setting up another high-scoring contest.
The venue has hosted four matches this tournament - three in the league stage and one semi-final.
India have an unbeaten record at the venue in this tournament, picking wins over New Zealand in the league stage and Australia in the semifinals, while seeing wash out the match against Bangladesh. South Africa, meanwhile, have not played at the venue.
What is the weather forecast for Navi Mumbai?Rain disrupted one of the league fixtures in Navi Mumbai, and it could pose complications for Sunday’s final.
Forecasts show sunny spells in the afternoon, with a passing shower or two and a chance of a late-night downpour.
India's form in the tournament
India and South Africa are hoping to become Women's World Cup winners for the first time. (Image: ICC)
The Indian team's journey to the final has been marked by resilience, overcoming three consecutive losses early in the tournament before securing crucial wins against New Zealand and Australia.
Last five matches: WWLLLIndia squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav.
South Africa's form in the tournamentSouth Africa's campaign has shown remarkable resilience, recovering from being bowled out for 69 against England in Guwahati to later defeating the same team at the same venue, and bouncing back from a 97 all-out against Australia in Indore.
The South African team has benefited from strong individual performances, including Marizanne Kapp (204 runs, 12 wickets), Nadine de Klerk (190 runs, 8 wickets), Tazmin Brits (212 runs), Chloe Tryon (167 runs, 5 wickets), and captain Laura Wolvaardt (470 runs).
Captain Laura Wolvaardt's consistent batting and leadership have been instrumental, forming a strong opening partnership with Tazmin Brits that poses a significant challenge for Indian bowlers.
Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, with 12 wickets, will be crucial against India's right-hand-heavy batting lineup.
Last five matches: WLWWWSouth Africa squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Karabo Meso (wk), Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.
India vs South Africa head-to-headIndia women and South Africa women have played each other 34 times in ODIs, with India winning 20 times, including in the last series, played in Sri Lanka.
Sunday’s final will be the first time India and South Africa face off in Navi Mumbai.
They met on October 9 during the World Cup as well, during a league match, where South Africa beat India by three wickets in Visakhapatnam. Nadine de Klerk was adjudged as the Player of the Match for her unbeaten 84 runs and 2/52 bowling figures.
Record in the final of big eventsIndia's past experiences in major finals have been challenging, including a nine-run loss to England in the 2017 ODI World Cup final, a five-run defeat to Australia in the 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final, and another close loss to Australia in the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal match.
The match presents an opportunity for Harmanpreet Kaur to become the first Indian woman captain to lift an ODI World Cup trophy.
South Africa, meanwhile, will be playing their first Women's ODI World Cup final on Sunday. This final represents South Africa's fifth consecutive ICC final appearance across all formats and age groups, following their loss to New Zealand in last year's T20 World Cup final.
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