The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the officials for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final, set to take place on November 2, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, where India and South Africa will vie for their maiden world title.
Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the high-stakes encounter. The duo brings solid experience and calm judgment, having supervised South Africa’s emphatic 125-run win over England in the semi-final earlier this week.
Williams is already familiar with both teams’ temperaments, having been part of the umpiring panel during their group-stage clash on October 9 — a match remembered for South Africa’s spirited chase that stunned India.
Joining the pair will be Sue Redfern as the third umpire, Nimali Perera acting as the fourth umpire, and Michelle Pereira entrusted with Match Referee duties.
The grand finale, scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time, will mark the culmination of an enthralling month of cricket that has celebrated standout performances and gripping contests. Both India and South Africa earned their spots in the final with memorable semi-final victories over Australia and England, setting up a blockbuster finish to the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Match details:
Teams: India v South Africa
Venue & Time: Navi Mumbai, Sunday, 2 November 2025
On-field Umpires: Eloise Sheridan & Jacquline Williams
Third Umpire: Sue Redfern
Fourth Umpire: Nimali Perera
Match Referee: Michell Pereira
South Africa Women stormed into their first-ever ODI World Cup Final with a commanding 125-run win over defending champions England. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a record-breaking 169, while Marizanne Kapp’s devastating 5/20 dismantled England’s top order. After years of semifinal heartbreak, the Proteas finally broke the curse in emphatic style.
In a thrilling chase under the lights, India Women stunned six-time champions Australia with a memorable five-wicket victory. Chasing 338, Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s fiery 89 guided India home in 48.3 overs, ending Australia’s 15-match World Cup unbeaten run. The win sent India into the final, igniting dreams of a historic maiden title.
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