South Africa will need to break the record of the highest successful chase in a final to overcome India in the Women’s World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post 298 for seven at the end of its 50 overs. This is the second-highest total posted in the final of a Women’s ODI World Cup.
The previous highest total chased down in the final of the World Cup was 167 by England against New Zealand in 2009.
Highest successful chases in Women’s World Cup finals
167 – England vs New Zealand (2009)
165 – Australia vs New Zealand (1997)
152 – Australia vs England (1982)
129 – Australia vs England (1988)
Published on Nov 02, 2025
