Kashmir, November 2, 2025 – The stage is set at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy for a pulsating #CWC25 Final as India’s #WomenInBlue lock horns with South Africa in a battle that promises to crown a first-time champion. With the sun dipping over Navi Mumbai’s skyline and 30,000 fans ready to turn the venue into a cauldron, cricket’s oldest rivalry takes a new twist under the floodlights.India, under Harmanpreet Kaur’s steely leadership, have transformed from mid-tournament underdogs into a relentless force. A hat-trick of losses had threatened to derail their campaign, but the #WomenInBlue responded with a vengeance—dismantling New Zealand and then producing a masterclass to chase down 339 against Australia in the semi-final. Jemimah Rodrigues’ career-defining 127* and Harmanpreet’s anchoring 89 have become the stuff of legend, proving this side thrives when the stakes are sky-high.South Africa, meanwhile, are writing their own fairy tale. Laura Wolvaardt’s sublime 169 against England propelled the Proteas to their maiden #WomensWorldCup final, a reward for years of knocking on the door.
Nadine de Klerk has been the X-factor—smashing ten sixes at a strike rate north of 136—while their pace attack, led by Ayabonga Khaka, has consistently rattled top orders. Victory over India in the league stage gives them psychological edge, but facing a partisan Navi Mumbai crowd is uncharted territory.This isn’t just another final. For the first time in ODI history, neither Australia nor England will claim the crown. The DY Patil pitch—flat, fast, and with short square boundaries—sets the scene for a run-fest, though a 30% chance of evening showers keeps the DLS method in play. Smriti Mandhana needs just 52 runs to become the first Indian woman with 1,000 #CWC runs, while Deepti Sharma’s off-spin could be the trump card on a wearing surface.As the teams walk out for the toss at 2:30 PM IST, one truth unites both camps: destiny awaits. Will the #WomenInBlue finally lift the trophy that’s eluded them for 48 years, or will South Africa’s fearless cricket create history of its own?
Match Details:
- Toss: 2:30 PM IST
- First Ball: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
India Squad (Probable): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud.South Africa Squad (Probable): Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
