India and South Africa are set to clash in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, 2 November, marking a significant day for women’s cricket. Harmanpreet Kaur leads India in their quest for a maiden ODI World Cup trophy, seeking redemption after past heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017. Meanwhile, South Africa reaches their first Women’s ODI World Cup final, entering uncharted territory.
This tournament’s 13th edition will see a new champion crowned as India and South Africa, with differing finals experience, vie for the ultimate glory. India’s recent semi-final victory over Australia has positioned them as slight favorites, despite a group-stage loss to South Africa earlier in the competition.
A win for India on home turf could be a pivotal moment for women’s cricket in the country, potentially inspiring a new generation of players as seen with the Women’s Premier League’s impact in previous seasons. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad, a World Cup triumph would signify the end of years of near-misses and heartbreak, potentially defining women’s cricket in India. Conversely, South Africa, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, eyes an opportunity to make history as first-time champions.
With a fervent home crowd at the DY Patil Stadium and a global audience tuning in, the final promises to be a befitting conclusion to a tournament that has showcased the growing passion and depth of women’s cricket worldwide.
The India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final is scheduled for 2 November 2025, at 3 PM IST in Navi Mumbai. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
In head-to-head matchups in women’s ODIs, India Women hold a 20-13 advantage over South Africa Women, with one match ending in no result. At the Women’s World Cup, both teams have won three matches each.
Weather forecasts indicate a 63% chance of rain on the final day, with rain likely between 4 PM and 7 PM and a cloud cover of about 62%. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Maharashtra, with expected light to moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms in Mumbai and surrounding regions.
The pitch at Navi Mumbai is expected to favor India, with red-soil surfaces playing to their strengths. The strip used for the final is reported to be similar to the one where India scored 340 against New Zealand, offering good bounce and carry early on, with spinners likely to play a crucial role as the match progresses.