IND vs SA, Women’s World Cup 2025 final Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between India and South Africa?

The stage is set for a historic finale as India face South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final on November 2 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. With both sides eyeing their first-ever World Cup title, fans can expect a gripping encounter that will crown a new champion in women’s cricket.

India aim to end final hoodoo

India will be playing their third Women’s World Cup final, having finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017. The team enters the summit clash brimming with confidence after a stunning semifinal victory over Australia, where they chased down a record 339 runs.
Right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with an unbeaten 127, supported by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89. Smriti Mandhana has also been consistent throughout the tournament, while Deepti Sharma, one of the leading wicket-takers, anchors the bowling attack with her precision and control.

South Africa seek historic triumph

For South Africa, this marks their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup final – a monumental achievement for the Proteas. Under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, the team has displayed remarkable resilience after early setbacks. Wolvaardt has been in sublime form, scoring 470 runs at an average of 67, making her one of the standout performers of the tournament.
All-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been equally instrumental, with a decisive five-wicket haul in the semifinal against England that sealed South Africa’s spot in the final.

IND vs SA, Women’s ODI World Cup final: Match details

Date and Time: Novemeber 2; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

IND vs SA, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches played: 34 | India won: 20 | South Africa won: 13 | No result: 1

DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report

The pitch report for the DY Patil Sports Academy indicates a surface that strongly favors batting, offering consistent bounce and a true pace that allows stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence. The wicket generally rewards timing and placement, making it ideal for aggressive batting once players settle in. Historically, this venue has produced several high-scoring encounters, with the team batting first often holding a clear advantage – a trend that makes the toss an important strategic factor in determining the outcome of the match.

While fast bowlers may get some early assistance from the pitch, particularly with the new ball under lights, the support tends to fade quickly as the surface evens out. On the other hand, spinners are expected to become increasingly influential as the innings progress, using the dry patches and slower bounce to trouble batters during the middle overs. Overall, teams will aim to capitalize on batting-friendly conditions early on, while bowlers must rely on smart variations and disciplined lines to find success on this balanced yet batter-friendly surface.

Squads

India: 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, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry

South Africa: 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, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso

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