Navi Mumbai: After a thrilling month of cricket and 30 hard-fought matches, the Women’s World Cup comes down to one final, and it promises to be unforgettable. Hosts India will take on South Africa, who are playing in their first-ever World Cup final, in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Both teams have fought hard to reach this moment. India shocked defending champions Australia with a brilliant chase in the semifinals, while South Africa crushed England to book their historic place in the final.
The match will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which can hold over 45,000 fans. India are unbeaten at this venue in the tournament, while South Africa will be stepping onto this ground for the first time. The stage is set, the crowd will be loud, and emotions will be at their peak.
A Rivalry with High Stakes
This is the first time India and South Africa have met in a World Cup final. South Africa beat India in the league stage earlier in the tournament, but India defeated them earlier this year in a tri-series match. In total ODIs, India has the upper hand with 20 wins out of 34.
A new name will be etched on the #CWC25 trophy 🏆
India and South Africa have a date with destiny on 2 November 🤩
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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 31, 2025
Players to Watch
India
Jemimah Rodrigues has been India’s hero. Her stunning unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semifinal showed nerves of steel. She has been open about battling anxiety before the match, making her comeback even more inspiring. With 268 runs in the tournament, she has stepped up when it mattered most.
Also shining for India:
- Smriti Mandhana – 389 runs, second-highest in the tournament
- Deepti Sharma – joint top-wicket taker (17 wickets)
South Africa
South Africa’s inspirational skipper enters the final as the tournament’s leading scorer with a commanding 470 runs. After a steady start, Wolvaardt peaked at the perfect moment, hammering a sensational 169 in the semifinal- the highest knockout score by a captain and third-highest in Women’s World Cup knockouts.
Key contributors also include:
- Marizanne Kapp – 12 wickets, including a career-best 5-20 in the semifinal
- Nonkululeko Mlaba – joint-sixth highest wicket-taker
South Africa finished third in the league stage and is determined to break the final barrier after semifinal exits in 2017 and 2022.
For India, this is a golden chance to clinch their first World Cup title on home soil, backed by a roaring crowd and a wave of momentum. For South Africa, it represents the culmination of years of near misses and steady progress. Both sides bring passion, tactical depth, and inspirational leaders to what promises to be a blockbuster finale.
