India and South Africa will battle for their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, with both teams aiming to etch their names in cricketing history. A packed crowd is expected to cheer every moment as Harmanpreet Kaur’s India look to clinch their maiden World Cup on home soil.
For India, the final marks a defining opportunity after coming close in the 2017 ODI and 2020 T20 World Cups. Their stunning semifinal victory over Australia on Thursday has boosted belief within the squad, with Jemimah Rodrigues’ standout performance igniting hopes of glory. Shafali Verma, who joined the team late, will also look to make an impact in the title clash.
While India have had less turnaround time than South Africa, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will rely on Smriti Mandhana to deliver with the bat after an early exit in the semifinal. Renuka Singh is expected to lead the bowling attack, with the team focusing on improving its fielding after a mixed display in the previous match.
The Proteas Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, enter the final with momentum after beating England in the semifinals. Though unfamiliar with Indian conditions, they will depend on Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp to guide their campaign. South Africa hold an edge in recent encounters, having defeated India in their last three World Cup meetings.
The team has also hit the most sixes (31) in this World Cup, with Wolvaardt just 40 runs short of breaking Alyssa Healy’s record of 509 runs in a single edition.
Pitch, weather, and match details
Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, favoring teams chasing. The toss-winning side is likely to bowl first. Showers are predicted on Sunday, but a reserve day is in place, ensuring the match resumes from the stoppage point if rain intervenes.
Ind vs SA: Probable playing XIs
India : Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav/Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh
South Africa : Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch/Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
For India, the final marks a defining opportunity after coming close in the 2017 ODI and 2020 T20 World Cups. Their stunning semifinal victory over Australia on Thursday has boosted belief within the squad, with Jemimah Rodrigues’ standout performance igniting hopes of glory. Shafali Verma, who joined the team late, will also look to make an impact in the title clash.
While India have had less turnaround time than South Africa, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will rely on Smriti Mandhana to deliver with the bat after an early exit in the semifinal. Renuka Singh is expected to lead the bowling attack, with the team focusing on improving its fielding after a mixed display in the previous match.
The Proteas Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, enter the final with momentum after beating England in the semifinals. Though unfamiliar with Indian conditions, they will depend on Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp to guide their campaign. South Africa hold an edge in recent encounters, having defeated India in their last three World Cup meetings.
The team has also hit the most sixes (31) in this World Cup, with Wolvaardt just 40 runs short of breaking Alyssa Healy’s record of 509 runs in a single edition.
Pitch, weather, and match details
Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, favoring teams chasing. The toss-winning side is likely to bowl first. Showers are predicted on Sunday, but a reserve day is in place, ensuring the match resumes from the stoppage point if rain intervenes.
Ind vs SA: Probable playing XIs
India : Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav/Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh
South Africa : Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch/Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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