South Africa’s innings sees Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits at the crease, with Wolvaardt taking strike. India will start their bowling attack with Renuka Singh.
IND-W vs SA-W Final Highlights: History Made! India Clinch Maiden Women’s ODI World Cup Title
A historic moment that will not only transform the lives of the 11 players on the field but also inspire millions beyond it. This triumph marks a new era for women’s cricket in India.
ABP Live SportsLast Updated: 03 Nov 2025 12:03 AM
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The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is at the cusp of its conclusion. India and South Africa have outlasted all others to lock horns in the final.Both sides await their...More
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is at the cusp of its conclusion. India and South Africa have outlasted all others to lock horns in the final.Both sides await their first ever grasp at the coveted trophy, the Women in Blue even more so, playing at home and having lost a final on two previous occasions.It is also worth noting that South Africa has beaten India once in this tournament, during the group stage, was interestingly, was the first loss that the hosts endured in their run to the final. How this high-stakes encounter turns out remains to be seen.IND vs SA: Women's ODI Head To HeadIndia and South Africa have met in 34 Women's One Day Internationals (WODIs), which is the format in which this World Cup is being played.Out of these fixtures, the former has won 20, whereas the latter 13, with one match finishing without a result.This suggests an upper hand to the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team; however, as mentioned earlier, their most recent face-off went in the favour of the Proteas.That said, if we consider the Women's World Cup alone, India are still ahead on head-to-head statistics, winning 3 out of the 5 IND vs SA matches so far.India vs South Africa: Women's World Cup 2025 SquadsHere's a look at the full squads of India and South Africa at this Women's World Cup:IND - Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti GaudSA - Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso ShangaseThe playing XIs are expected to be revealed once the toss concludes.
India wins!!! Women in Blue etch their names in cricketing history
India scripted history at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title with a massive 52-run victory over South Africa.
In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side held their nerve to seal a landmark win and etch their names in cricketing history.
Brilliant performances from Shafali Verma (87), Smriti Mandhana (45), and Deepti Sharma set the foundation for India’s triumph. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt’s valiant century went in vain as India’s disciplined bowling unit closed out the game in emphatic fashion.
With this win, India became only the fourth team ever to win the Women’s ODI World Cup, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand in the elite list. The night in Navi Mumbai will be remembered forever - the night India became world champions.
Prior to this historic triumph, India had never won the 50-over World Cup, despite reaching the final on three previous occasions.
WICKET!
Shree Charani to Nadine de Klerk, and there’s chaos in the middle! A mix-up between the batters results in Ayabonga Khaka being run out. Deepti Sharma quickly collected the ball and threw it to Richa Ghosh, who made no mistake with the gloves. Khaka departs for just 1 off 7 balls. Another blow for South Africa as India inch closer to a historic win.
Deepti Sharma to Chloe Tryon - OUT! LBW!
Deepti delivers a flatter ball on middle and leg, and Tryon misses the attempted flick. The ball straightens just enough to hit her in front of the stumps. The umpire’s finger goes up immediately! Tryon departs for 9 off 8 balls.
India nearing win
Deepti Sharma strikes again! Laura Wolvaardt is finally dismissed after a fighting century. South Africa Women need 79 runs in 53 balls
Top Century-Scoring Captains in Women’s ODIs
Leading the charts is Meg Lanning with 11 hundreds as captain, followed by Suzie Bates and Laura Wolvaardt with 8 each. Chamari Athapaththu and Hayley Matthews have six centuries apiece.
Wolvaardt reaches hard-fought century
South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt (100 runs in 96 balls), played a brilliant innings, reaching a hard-fought century to keep her team in the chase. Despite her heroics, India’s disciplined bowling and earlier breakthroughs have ensured they remain firmly in control of the game. With wickets in hand and the required run rate steadily climbing, India continues to be the favorites to clinch the Women’s World Cup 2025 title.
South Africa Women need 87 runs in 59 balls
Deepti Sharma strikes again
Wicket! Deepti Sharma strikes again, bowling Annerie Dercksen for 35 off 37 balls. India takes another crucial wicket to keep South Africa under pressure.
SA mounting a fightback
Eight runs off the over: Shafali Verma returned to bowl and gave away eight runs. She began with a short delivery, which Annerie Dercksen punished for a boundary through mid-wicket. South Africa now require 105 runs from 78 balls, mounting a fightback.
SAW 194-5 (37)
CATCH MISSED!
India suffers a setback as Deepti Sharma, usually reliable in the field, drops a difficult chance. Annerie Dercksen pulled a short ball from Renuka Singh Thakur, and Deepti, positioned at mid-wicket, couldn’t complete the catch. A costly lapse for India!
SAW 185-5 (35.3)
India on TOP
The past 40 minutes have been dominated by India, but those late sixes and Laura Wolvaardt’s presence at the crease still give South Africa a glimmer of hope.
With the captain still batting and key hitters like Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk yet to come, the Proteas have reasons to believe. The added factor of dew now on the field makes this a true test of composure - who keeps their nerves will likely decide the outcome.
Wicket Breakthrough for India!
Sinalo Jafta falls trying to accelerate the scoring. Coming down the track to a loopy delivery outside off, she miscues it off the inside half and Radha Yadav takes a straightforward catch at short mid-on. India celebrates the simple yet crucial dismissal. Jafta c Radha Yadav b Deepti Sharma 16(29).
RSAW: 150-5(30) - South Africa Women need 149 runs
Midway Mark Reached: South Africa Struggle to Keep Up
After 25 overs, South Africa sit at 127 for 4. The chase has grown increasingly challenging, with the required run rate climbing close to 7 per over. The Proteas still need 172 runs from the remaining 25 overs to stay in contention.
WICKET! Marizanne Kapp Falls to Shafali Verma, Caught by Richa Ghosh
Shafali Verma strikes again, this time dismissing Marizanne Kapp with a clever delivery down the leg side. Kapp attempted a fine glance, but Richa Ghosh held on to a sharp catch. Kapp departs for just 4 runs off 5 balls, leaving India in a commanding position as Shafali continues her impactful spell.
RSAW: 124-4(23.1), South Africa Women need 175 runs
WICKET! Sune Luus Departs Caught & Bowled by Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma strikes with a brilliant caught-and-bowled! Sune Luus attempted a push on a length delivery outside off, but mistimed it straight back to Shafali. The Indian all-rounder held on low to the ground, dismissing Luus for 25 off 31 balls, including four boundaries.
RSAW: 115-3. South Africa Women need 184 runs
IND vs SA Live: Match Evenly Balanced
South Africa Women require 221 runs from 210 balls with eight wickets remaining. Laura Wolvaardt is approaching her half-century, while newcomer Sune Luus has settled in well, keeping the contest tightly poised. SAW 78-2 (15)
IND vs SA Live: Wolvaardt Breaks World Record!
Laura Wolvaardt has created history by becoming the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup, surpassing Alyssa Healy’s 509-run mark from 2022. She achieved this milestone upon reaching 40 runs in the final. SAW 68-2 (12.4)
IND vs SA Live: SA lose 2nd wicket
Sree Charani Breaks Through, India Gains Edge as South Africa Lose Second Wicket
IND vs SA Live: Laura Wolvaardt plays a fearless stroke
Laura Wolvaardt played a fearless stroke, sending Deepti Sharma’s floated delivery soaring over long-on for six, even with a fielder positioned at the boundary. South Africa moved to 58 for 1 in 10.3 overs.
IND vs SA Live: OUT!!!
9.3 overs: Renuka Singh bowled a slower-length delivery on middle, nudged off Tazmin Brits’ back foot towards mid-wicket. Attempting a risky diagonal run, Brits was caught short of the crease as Amanjot Kaur completed a sharp direct hit. Despite trying to slide her bat in, she was run out for 23 off 35 balls, leaving the Indian team celebrating the breakthrough.
IND vs SA Live: Back-to-Back Fours!
Amanjot Kaur Concedes 11 Runs in Her First Over as Wolvaardt Finds the Boundary Twice. South Africa Move to 44 Without Loss After Quick Boundaries.
IND vs SA Live: Massive 67-meter six
Renuka Singh Thakur bowled a fuller delivery, and Brits launched it straight down the ground for a massive 67-meter six. The over yielded seven runs. SAW 33-0 (7)
IND vs SA Live: Runs flowing!
South Africa picked up eight runs in the over, adding to the 14 scored in the previous two overs. Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma was spotted in the stands at DY Patil Sports Academy, drawing cheers from the crowd. SAW 26-0 (6)
IND vs SA Live: Action-packed over!
Renuka Singh Thakur bowled a fuller delivery targeting the leg stump, which Laura Wolvaardt skillfully flicked past square leg for a boundary. Later, Tazmin Brits narrowly escaped being caught at silly mid-on. SAW 18-0 (5)
IND vs SA Live: Tight bowling from India
Kranti Gaud bowled a disciplined over, giving away only two runs and maintaining four consecutive dot balls to keep Tazmin Brits under control. SAW 12-0(4)
IND vs SA Live: India’s review goes awry!
India’s review goes awry! Renuka Singh Thakur delivered an inswinger that struck Tazmin Brits on the front foot. Despite a loud LBW appeal, the umpire turned it down. India took a review, but it was unsuccessful as ball-tracking showed it was missing leg-stump. SAW 9-0 (2.3).
IND vs SA Live: 6 runs of 2nd over
A fuller delivery from Kranti Gaudto and Tazmin Brits drives it straight down the ground for South Africa's first boundary.The over went for six runs. SAW 7-0 (2).
IND vs SA Live: South African openers under control
Renuka Singh Thakur keeping both South African openers under control. Only a single run came off the first over. SAW 1-0 (1).
IND vs SA Live: SA vs Renuka Singh Thakur
In the league stage, South Africa managed to chase 252 in a against India. However, pacer Renuka Singh Thakur did not feature in that match. Tonight, Laura Wolvaardt and her teammates will have to contend with Singh’s new-ball threat.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: India Score 298 Runs In The World Cup Final
India have managed to post a challenging total on the board, 298, against South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a fiery start to the innings, recording a 100-run partnership. The former would get out at 45, whereas the latter would go on to score 87 vital runs.
After Shafali's wicket though, it was a long quiet outing for India as the Proteas looked to gather momentum.
After a flurry of cheap wickets, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh provided much needed fireworks at the end, helping the team get close to the 300-run mark.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Wicket!
Richa Ghosh has to walk back. Khaka secures her wicket right before the final over of the first innings.
India - 292/6 after 49 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Deepti Sharma Delivers!
Four lofted over the covers, and a massive boundary in the greater context.
India - 291/5
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 2 More Overs Left
India is on the cusp of 300 with two more overs to go in this innings.
The score - 286/5
IND-W vs SA-W Live: DROPPED!
BIG MISTAKE! South Africa has dropped the catch of the destructive Richa Ghosh.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 50 For Deepti Sharma!
Crucial half century from Deepti Sharma as wickets were falling around her.
India - 285/5 after 47.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Heaved For Six!
Richa Ghosh is unstoppable at the moment! Another six, now against Kapp.
India - 283/5 after 47.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 3 Overs Left!
India stand at 277 at the loss of 5 wickets.
Three more overs to go and the Women In Blue would surely be hoping to cross the 300-run mark.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Reverse Swept!
Richa Ghosh has brought India's innings back on track, reverse-sweeping Mlaba hard for a four!
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four More!
Richa Ghosh continues to find boundaries, another four from the wicket-keeper-batter.
India -267/5 after 45.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Last 5 Overs Left!
Richa Ghosh finds the gap to end the over with a four!
India - 262/5 after 45 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Richa Ghosh Has Arrived!
Richa Ghosh brings up India's 250 with an inside-out six!
The score - 251/5 after 43.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Soft Dismissal
Caught-and-bowled!
Amanjot Kaur hands an easy catch to De Klerk. India in trouble now as half of the team is now back in the dugout under 250 runs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: DRS Taken!
South Africa have gone upstairs for an LBW decision against Deepti Sharma.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Guided To The Ropes!
Amajot Kaur brings a much-needed boundary, guiding it square through the gap.
India - 241/4 after 41.4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Fielding Masterclass From The Proteas
South Africa have given their all on the field, having saved a considerable amount of runs so far.
The pressure builds on India who would feel short of a fitting score if they end up anywhere under 300.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Last 10 Overs To Go
We are now in the final 10 overs of the first innings.
India are potentially within reach of a 300+ score, but things haven't looked easy in the last few overs for the batting side.
The score - 229/4 after 40 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Captain Departs!
Harmanpreet Kaur bowled! Mlaba bamboozles the Indian captain.
India - 223/4
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 12 Overs To Go!
Not too long left in the first innings of the Women's World Cup Final.
India - 129/3
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four!
Another boundary from Deepti Sharma, India inching closer to a big score in the final.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Deepti Sharma LBW! Takes DRS
Deepti Sharma has asked for a DRS review on the LBW decision given against her.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 15 Overs To Go!
200 runs up for India at the 35-over mark.
India would surely want to cross the 300-run mark in this Women's World Cup Final.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Up
Late cut from the Indian captain for a four to point!
India - 193/3 after 33.4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: South Africa's Fielding Brilliance
A dive to save what was a sure shot boundary for Deepti Sharma. The Proteas have saved plenty of runs from their on-field efforts today.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Six!
Deepti Sharma heaves one onto the leg-side for a 67-meter six! Pressure released.
India - 181/3 after 32.1 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Scoreboard
India's momentum takes a hit after Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues depart. Just one run from the over.
The score - 173/3 after 31 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Caught!
No heroics from Jemimah Rodrigues this time as India lose their third wicket.
The score - 171/3 after 29.4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Cheeky Four!
Harmanpreet Kaur gets off the mark by scooping one over the keeper's head for a four.
India - 171/2 after 28.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Next Batter In
The captain of the Indian team, Harmanpreet Kaur, is now in the middle.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Second Wicket Falls!
Shafali Verma hands an easy catch at 87 runs. She was itching for a boundary and ends up losing her wicket cheaply.
India - 166/2 after 27.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 27 Overs Complete
India - 161/1
Shafali Verma is doing all the heavy lifting at the moment while Jemimah Rodrigues holds the fort on the other end. Sensible batting from the Women in Blue in the World Cup Final.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four To Seal The Over
Free Hit may have gone blank, but Shafali Verma carves the next ball for a lofted four!
India - 158/1 after 26 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Free Hit Goes Blank
Khaka bowls just inside the wide line and avoids damage on the Free Hit.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Play Resumes
The match is back on and Shefali Verma keeps the momentum going with another six!
150 up for India in just 25 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Play Halted
Shafali Verma seems to be struggling with cramps. Play has been temporarily halted as the Indian physio comes onto the field to tend to her.
Nothing too serious by the looks of it.
India - 143/1 after 24.2 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Six Singles
No boundaries but a run off every single ball in this over.
India - 140/1 after 24 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 23 Overs Wrapped
A quiet over, but the Women in Blue look to have a firm grip on the match at this point.
India - 134/1
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Shafali Verma Relentless!
Shafali Verma is taking the Women's World Cup final by storm, another four from the opener!
India - 128/1 after 21.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four From Jemimah!
Jemimah Rodrigues picks up right where she left off in the Semi-Final.
India - 119/1 after 20.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: DROPPED!
Shafali Verma dropped on 56 runs! Big blunder from South Africa in the World Cup Final.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 20 Overs Complete!
India are marching on at a steady pace so far.
20 overs have gone and the Women in Blue stand at 114/1.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 50 For Shafali Verma!
Shafali Verma scores a brilliant half century in India's biggest match of the year.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Next Batter In!
Hero of the IND vs AUS Semi-Final, Jemimah Rodrigues is now in the middle.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: First Wicket Down!
Smriti Mandhana departs on 45 runs! Tryon strikes for South Africa
India - 104/1 after 17.4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Swept For Four!
Smriti Mandhana sweeps Sune Luus for a four!
India - 97/0 after 16.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Drinks Break!
Drinks break on after 16 overs.
India have been on top for most of the match so far, and currently (92/0) have the potential to end on a big score.
Spin looks to be the key today, as their overs have been much quieters as compared to those of fast bowlers, despite not much assistance from the surface.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Expensive Over For South Africa
De Klerk bowls an expensive 10-run over, which included the first six of the match. India look to regain momentum.
The score - 89/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Right Down The Middle!
First six of the Women's World Cup final, comes off a lofted straight drive from Shafali Verma's bat.
India - 87/0 after 14.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 14 Overs Wrapped
Things look very balanced at the moment between India and South Africa.
The score - 80/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Boundary Drought Ends!
A four from Smriti Mandhana after nearly five overs.
India - 79/0 after 13.4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: 13 Overs Gone
Just 5 runs from the 13th over. India's run rate has notably been brought down of late.
The score - 71/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Pressure Building?
Just three singles from the last three overs and no boundaries at all.
India - 66/0 after 12 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: South Africa Pull Things Back
Two quiet overs after an aggressive start from India. Just two runs from them.
India - 65/0 after 11 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Quiet End To The Power Play
Fantastic over from Mlaba, just a single run from it.
India - 64/0 after 10 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: One More Left In The Power Play
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have given India a great start in this World Cup Final.
The score - 63/0 after 9 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Classy Four!
Textbook cover drive from Smriti Mandhana, races off to the boundary.
India - 63/0 after 8.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Eight Overs Done
India are racing to a big score in the Power Play, currently standing at 58/0.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Whacked!
Spin introduced to the attack but no difference in approach from India. Shafali Verma whacks Mlaba for a four on her very first ball.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: India Race To 50
50-Run partnership for the opening pair, and it has arrived in just 6.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four Wides!
Expensive over from Khaka, India on top in the final.
The score - 45/0 after 5.5 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Mandhana Joins The Action
Two consecutive fours from Smriti Mandhana against Khaka!
India - 39/0 after 5.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Five Overs Complete
Kapp keeps things quiet after two consecutive fours.
India - 31/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Four More!
Another four from Shafali Verma, just guided through Extra Cover.
India - 31/0 after 4.3 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Driven For Four!
Textbook cover drive from Shafali Verma! Four runs.
India - 27/0 after 4.2 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Women In Blue Building Momentum
India is slowly starting to get a grip on the match after a quiet first over.
The score - 22/0 after 4 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W: Flicked For Four!
Shafali Verma continues in her aggressive batting style, flicks a four off Khaka.
India - 17/0 after 3.1 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Six Runs From The Third
A four and a couple of runs from Marizanne Kapp's second, and the match's third over.
India - 13/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Steady Start For India
Decent over for the Women in Blue, and boundary and couple of singles.
India - 7/0 after 2 overs.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Smriti Mandhana Off The Mark
Mandhana takes a single and gets off the mark.
India - 6/0 after 1.4 overs
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Off To The Ropes!
First boundary of the ICC Women's World Cup Final, courtesy of Shafali Verma.
India - 4/0
IND-W vs SA-W Live: First Over Wraps Up
Maiden over from Marizanne Kapp. Good start for South Africa.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Match Begins!
The ICC Women's Word Cup 2025 Final is underway.
Marizanne Kapp bowls the first over to Smriti Mandhana, who takes strike. No runs on the first ball.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Time For National Anthems
The national anthems of South Africa, followed by India, will now be sung.
The Women's World Cup Final action is only a few minutes from going underway.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: India Captain On Losing The Toss
Harmanpreet Kaur said: "We were looking to bowl looking at the overhead conditions. We will try to bat well and put up a decent score. I don't think there will be much on the pitch after 5-6 overs. We are going with the same team. We had 2 days to recover after the semis and everyone is looking forward to this game."
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Playing XIs Revealed
IND - Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
SA - Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
IND-W vs SA-W Live: South Africa Wins Toss In The Final!
South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the Women's World Cup Final.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Women's World Cup Final Update!
The rain has stopped and the toss is now scheduled for 4:30 PM IST, with the first ball to be bowled at 5:00 PM IST.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Positive Update! Rain Stops
The rain has stopped at the moment in Navi Mumbai, and the covers are being taken off.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: What Happens To The Final If Rain Continues?
For the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, both the semi-finals and the final have a two-hour extension window to try and complete play. In the event of a reduced match, the cut-off for a 20-over-per-side game is set at 9:08 PM. Officials will first attempt to get a result on the scheduled day.
However, if rain continues and the match cannot start before the cut-off, the reserve day will be used to decide the outcome. The priority remains to finish the game today, but contingency plans are in place to ensure a result if weather intervenes.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: The Downpour Continues
It's still raining in Navi Mumbai, and there is no update so far on when the Women's World Cup Final toss will be conducted, let alone the match.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Toss Delayed Again
Bad news from Navi Mumbai, as the skies have opened up again, further delaying the Women's World Cup Final toss.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: Match Time Changed!
The Women's World Cup 2025 Final has been delayed a bit due to rain.
The match now starts at 3:30 PM IST with the Toss at 3:00 PM IST.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: South Africa Lead Key Stats
South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, is the leading run-scorer in this Women's World Cup so far.
Additionally, Marizanne Kapp, their fast bowler, is the all-time leading wicket taker of this competition
IND-W vs SA-W Live: South Africa Could Be A Tough Challenge
While India has momentum heading into this clash, South Africa aren't too far behind.
They have won 4 out of their last 5 matches, all of which came in this ICC Women's World Cup. They have also beaten India in this tournament, in what was quite a close matchup.
IND-W vs SA-W Live: India Comes Into The Final Off A Fighting Victory
India has a lot of momentum coming into the final, having beaten the undefeated Aussies in the semi-final.
They chased down the target of 339 with three balls to spare. Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with clutch innings of 127 and 89, respectively.