The stage is set for an electrifying finale as India Women face South Africa Women in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final on November 2 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The contest begins at 3:00 PM (IST), with both teams chasing their maiden world title.
For South Africa, this final is the culmination of years of steady growth and resilience. Appearing in their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup final, the Proteas have been one of the most composed and consistent teams of the tournament. They won five of their seven league matches, losing only to England and Australia, before producing a commanding 125-run win over England in the semi-final — a performance that finally erased the pain of their 2017 and 2022 heartbreaks.
India’s journey has been one of revival under pressure. The hosts endured an inconsistent league phase, winning only three of their seven matches with one abandoned. Their losses came against Australia, England and South Africa — but the knockouts brought out a transformed side. In the semi-final, India scripted a historic chase, overhauling Australia’s 339 with five wickets in hand and nine balls remaining, ending Australia’s 15-match World Cup winning streak.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 34
- India Women Wins – 20
- South Africa Women Wins – 13
- No Result – 1
India and South Africa have faced each other 34 times in ODIs, with India holding the advantage. Their latest meeting came in the league stage of this tournament, where South Africa claimed victory. Before that, the sides met in the Tri-Nation Series, where India won both encounters — by 15 runs and 23 runs.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Amanjot Kaur, Meghna Singh, Devika Vaidya, Harleen Deol
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase
Where to Watch India Women vs South Africa Women – The Final
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the free digital live stream on Jio Hotstar, available on mobile, desktop, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Global Broadcast & Live Streaming Partners
Australia – Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV & T Sports; online via Toffee
Pakistan – PTV Sports & Ten Sports; streaming on Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean; digital on ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand – Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; online via Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada – Willow TV & Willow Xtra; digital via Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket (DStv) & SuperSport app
MENA Region – CricLife Max (via E &); stream on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea – TVWAN Action; streaming on icc.tv
Schedule:
India Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – Won by 59 runs
5 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 88 runs
9 Oct: vs South Africa – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
12 Oct: vs Australia – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
19 Oct: vs England – Indore – Lost by 4 runs
23 Oct: vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai – Won by 51 runs
26 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai – No result
30 Oct: vs Australia – Navi Mumbai – Won by 5 wickets
2 Nov: vs South Africa – Navi Mumbai
South Africa Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs England – Guwahati – Lost by 10 wickets
6 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 6 wickets
9 Oct: vs India – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
13 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
17 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – Won by 10 wickets
21 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 150 runs
25 Oct: vs Australia – Indore – Lost by 7 wickets
29 Oct: vs England – Guwahati – Won by 125 runs
2 Nov: vs India – Navi Mumbai
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