The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown as South Africa Women meet India Women in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

South Africa Women stormed into their first World Cup final with a dominant 125-run win over England. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led with a classy knock, while Marizanne Kapp’s five-for dismantled England .

India Women booked their spot in the World Cup final after defeating Australia Women in a thrilling semi-final clash. Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a standout knock, steering the hosts to victory. With home support behind them, India now aim to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy.

Pitch Report

The DY Patil track in Navi Mumbai has mostly favoured the teams batting first. However, India Women won the semi-final after batting second.

IND W vs SA W Match Prediction

Scenario 1
India Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
40–50: Powerplay
260–270: Final score
India Women win the match

Scenario 2
South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
45–50: Powerplay
230–240: Final score
South Africa Women win the match

IND W vs SA W probable top performers

Key Batter to Watch Out For: Harmanpreet Kaur

Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp will be South Africa’s trump card with the ball in the final. The experienced seamer has bagged 12 wickets in the tournament, including a brilliant five-for against England in the semi-final.

IND W vs SA W probable playing XIs

India: Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba