India vs South Africa: Clash of titans in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final

A historic showdown awaits in Navi Mumbai as India and South Africa battle for their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium today.

The grand finale of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is all set to unfold today at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Team India, led by the spirited Harmanpreet Kaur, will face Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa in what promises to be a fierce and unforgettable showdown. For both nations, victory today would mean their first-ever Women’s World Cup title.

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The excitement is at its peak as fans fill the stands for the 3 PM start, expecting nothing short of a nail-biting battle. Playing on home soil gives India a psychological edge, making them favourites for the crown. The Indian squad, featuring stars like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, carries massive expectations after stunning defending champions Australia in the semi-final.

On the other hand, South Africa enters the final with high confidence after eliminating England in a thrilling semi-final encounter. Both teams have displayed exceptional form and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.

Historically, India has reached the Women’s World Cup final twice but fell short both times. This time, they are determined to rewrite history and lift the cup for the first time. Australia remains the most successful team with seven titles, while England follows with four.

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In the group stages, India won three out of seven matches, collecting seven points with a net run rate of +0.628. South Africa, too, showcased solid consistency, winning five matches out of seven and earning ten points despite a –0.379 net run rate.