Navi Mumbai: India faces South Africa at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final. No Australia or England in the final for the first time since 1982. Both teams dream of their first-ever win, but rain might crash the party.
What Took India on This Crazy Ride?
Harmanpreet Kaur's team started strong in the league, vibration Sri Lanka and Pakistan to sniff semis. Then came the bumps—three tight losses that had everyone wintry nails. But hey, they turned it virtually with a 53-run smackdown on New Zealand using DLS in the last group game. They chased 339 to write-up seven-time champs Australia by 5 wickets– the biggest ODI pursuit ever. Smriti Mandhana's smooth 100 and Harmanpreet's tough 75 did the trick. For today, grabbing the toss and bowling first sounds smart on this bat-happy pitch. Old pro Anjum Chopra says it best: "Harman's got no worries– it's like playing in her own backyard!"
The hype is REAL
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— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2025How Did South Africa Charge Back So Fiercely?
The Proteas hung tough, landing third in the league surpassing exploding in the semis with a 125-run subversiveness of England. Laura Wolvaardt's got their bats clicking like clockwork. Thing is, versus India, they've only pocketed 3 out of 10 wins. They're itching for that transilience trophy, with wicket-snatcher Nonkululeko Mlaba ready to strike.
What's the Deal with the Pitch and Weather?
That red-soil gem at DY Patil gives fast bowlers a fun start– plenty of vellicate and speed. Spinners join the fun later on. Games here often hit 250-280 runs. India loves this spot; they rolled New Zealand in league play right here. Skies squint grumpy today, 40% endangerment of showers– don't forget the rain gear. Flip on Star Sports for the action.
Who are the key Players?
- Smriti Mandhana for India? Her semi hundreds are still buzzing– as opener, she could light up the sky.
- Harmanpreet Kaur for India? She's the heart of the middle overs, unchangingly delivering when it counts most.
- Laura Wolvaardt for South Africa? As skipper, she's the steady hand– that semi fifty proved it.
Two tearaways with the bat at #CWC25
Will the trophy be decided by either Smriti Mandhana or Laura Wolvaardt?
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— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2025What are the expectations for Fans?
Stargazer Greenstone Lobo's all in: 90% odds for India. Deepti Sharma's family in Agra? "Our kid's hauling it home!" Bihar's JPS Rathore adds, "These girls are our pride." Online, it's electric: "Time for a fresh queen!" Third shot at gold for India without slips in 2005 and 2017.
