A new winner of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is set to be crowned as India take on South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai. Both sides, filled with multiple match-winners, are seeking their maiden title, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
While India aim to script history on home soil, Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa are chasing redemption after falling short in multiple ICC finals in recent years. The Proteas will look to build on their league-stage win over India, having beaten Harmanpreet Kaur’s side once already in the tournament.
Despite that defeat in Vizag on October 9, India can take heart from a strong new-ball spell that left South Africa reeling at 18/2 inside six overs before reducing them to 81/5. Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon’s 61-run stand revived the innings after early setbacks.
Harmanpreet Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur must withstand the pressure, especially if the top order falls early. She is likely to be tested by the disciplined off-spin of Sune Luus, who provides South Africa with a containment option. Kaur’s trademark power-hitting will need to be deployed judiciously to transition India from consolidation to acceleration during the middle overs.
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Laura Wolvaardt
The South Africa captain leads the tournament run tally with 470 runs and has been the backbone of her team’s batting. Wolvaardt’s composure and consistency will be vital again, especially with her opening partner Tazmin Brits struggling for form.
Tazmin Brits
Brits has been inconsistent since her century against New Zealand earlier in the competition. Her dismissal against India in the league stage came from a sharp return catch by young bowler Kranti Gaud, a moment that reflected India’s fielding excellence.
Renuka Singh Thakur
India’s pace spearhead, who did not feature in the league-stage fixture, is expected to return for the final. Renuka, the most prolific wicket-taker in Women’s World Cup history, will take the new ball against Wolvaardt in one of the most anticipated match-ups of the final.
Marizanne Kapp
Kapp enters the final on the back of a record-breaking performance of 5/20 against England in the semi-final, where she dismissed three of the top four batters. Her all-round presence continues to make her a key threat to India’s top order.
Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana scored a run-a-ball 24 in India’s semi-final win over Australia and has made two fifties and a century on the way to the final. She was dismissed cheaply against South Africa in the league stage, but her form remains crucial to India’s chances. Kapp has dismissed Mandhana just once in 116 deliveries, though the Indian opener has managed a strike rate of only 62 in their head-to-head encounters.
Jemimah Rodrigues
India’s middle-order batter has been in the spotlight after her unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final. Rodrigues, who was dismissed for a duck in the earlier clash with South Africa, has made notable adjustments since her recall to the XI. She is expected to face a focused challenge from left-arm spinners Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Deepti Sharma vs Nadine de Klerk
Deepti Sharma has a golden opportunity to finish as the tournament’s top wicket-taker, tied currently with Australia’s Annabel Sutherland. The spinner claimed the early wicket of Anneke Bosch in the previous meeting but later conceded 54 runs as South Africa fought back. Her duel with Nadine de Klerk could be decisive.
De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 off 54 balls powered South Africa’s earlier victory over India. With runs expected in Navi Mumbai, her ability to find boundaries late in the innings could again shape the outcome. India’s bowling strategy is expected to centre on limiting de Klerk’s power-hitting if the Proteas build a solid foundation.
With both teams chasing their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, the final in Navi Mumbai promises a contest defined by composure, precision, and big-match temperament. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s India and Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa, the night could script a new chapter in women’s cricket history.
(With inputs from ANI)
While India aim to script history on home soil, Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa are chasing redemption after falling short in multiple ICC finals in recent years. The Proteas will look to build on their league-stage win over India, having beaten Harmanpreet Kaur’s side once already in the tournament.
Despite that defeat in Vizag on October 9, India can take heart from a strong new-ball spell that left South Africa reeling at 18/2 inside six overs before reducing them to 81/5. Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon’s 61-run stand revived the innings after early setbacks.
Harmanpreet Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur must withstand the pressure, especially if the top order falls early. She is likely to be tested by the disciplined off-spin of Sune Luus, who provides South Africa with a containment option. Kaur’s trademark power-hitting will need to be deployed judiciously to transition India from consolidation to acceleration during the middle overs.
Also Read: Ind W vs SA W final: Rain may disrupt India–South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final; reserve day explained
Laura Wolvaardt
The South Africa captain leads the tournament run tally with 470 runs and has been the backbone of her team’s batting. Wolvaardt’s composure and consistency will be vital again, especially with her opening partner Tazmin Brits struggling for form.
Tazmin Brits
Brits has been inconsistent since her century against New Zealand earlier in the competition. Her dismissal against India in the league stage came from a sharp return catch by young bowler Kranti Gaud, a moment that reflected India’s fielding excellence.
Renuka Singh Thakur
India’s pace spearhead, who did not feature in the league-stage fixture, is expected to return for the final. Renuka, the most prolific wicket-taker in Women’s World Cup history, will take the new ball against Wolvaardt in one of the most anticipated match-ups of the final.
Marizanne Kapp
Kapp enters the final on the back of a record-breaking performance of 5/20 against England in the semi-final, where she dismissed three of the top four batters. Her all-round presence continues to make her a key threat to India’s top order.
Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana scored a run-a-ball 24 in India’s semi-final win over Australia and has made two fifties and a century on the way to the final. She was dismissed cheaply against South Africa in the league stage, but her form remains crucial to India’s chances. Kapp has dismissed Mandhana just once in 116 deliveries, though the Indian opener has managed a strike rate of only 62 in their head-to-head encounters.
Jemimah Rodrigues
India’s middle-order batter has been in the spotlight after her unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final. Rodrigues, who was dismissed for a duck in the earlier clash with South Africa, has made notable adjustments since her recall to the XI. She is expected to face a focused challenge from left-arm spinners Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Deepti Sharma vs Nadine de Klerk
Deepti Sharma has a golden opportunity to finish as the tournament’s top wicket-taker, tied currently with Australia’s Annabel Sutherland. The spinner claimed the early wicket of Anneke Bosch in the previous meeting but later conceded 54 runs as South Africa fought back. Her duel with Nadine de Klerk could be decisive.
De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 off 54 balls powered South Africa’s earlier victory over India. With runs expected in Navi Mumbai, her ability to find boundaries late in the innings could again shape the outcome. India’s bowling strategy is expected to centre on limiting de Klerk’s power-hitting if the Proteas build a solid foundation.
With both teams chasing their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, the final in Navi Mumbai promises a contest defined by composure, precision, and big-match temperament. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s India and Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa, the night could script a new chapter in women’s cricket history.
(With inputs from ANI)
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