The grand finale of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is set to captivate fans accross the globe as India women lock horns with South Africa women at The Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai .both teams have displayed remarkable from and resilience throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling title clash , india seek their maiden world triumph on home soil, while South Africa aim to script history by lifting their first ever ICC Women’s title.
India women enter in final on the back of a record breaking chase in semifinal against Australia,led by Harmanpreet kaur,the side has found its rhythm at the perfect time. The top featuring Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma will give explosive starts, while Jemimah Rodrigues match winning century under pressure in the semifinal .
In the middle order Harmanpreet kaur, Deepti Sharma provide stability, while Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur at lower order provide some quickfire, Deepti Sharma and Kranti Gaud will lead bowling attack in this historic world cup final.
On the other hand South Africa, they enter the final high on confidence after a dominant won against England in semifinal, Laura Wolvaardt Played megnificant knock 169 setting the tone for big total, Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus add more balance at the top, while in middle order Marizanne kapp, Annerie Dercksen provide stability, At the lower order Chole Tryon, Sinalo jafta add batting depth and Nadine De Klerk add firepower with her All round brilliance. However bowling attack lead by Marizanne kapp and Nonkululeko Mlaba will lead bowling attack.
Head to Head Records in ODIs
Total matches played: 34
India women won: 20
South Africa won:13
Tied/NO Result: 1
Pitch Report
As we saw throughout the tournament surface offer batting friendly wicket, With the new ball seamers get early movement as the game progresses spinners might get some grip, while dew in the evening make chasing slightly easier than first innings, we expected again high scoring contest in this historic world cup final.
Probable playing XIs
India
Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Radha yadav, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne kapp, Chole Tryon, Sinalo jafta (wk), Nadine De Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata klaas
players to watch out
Smriti Mandhana
Jemimah Rodrigues
Harmanpreet kaur
Deepti Sharma
Laura Wolvaardt
Marizanne kapp
Nadine De Klerk
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Prediction
if india top order clicks then India win,on the other hand South Africa if Marizanne kapp give early break through then South Africa win.