ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Final, IND vs SA: Date, Venue, Stats & All You Need To Know
by Naman Jain · Inside Sport IndiaIndia and South Africa beat Australia and England in their respective ICC Women's ODI World Cup semi-finals.
After 30 fiercely contested matches, dramatic finishes, and a few rain-hit battles, the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has boiled down to an unexpected but thrilling finale. It is between India and South Africa.
The two sides, who finished third and fourth in the league stage, have scripted their own fairytales in the knockouts. India stunned the juggernaut of Australia in Navi Mumbai, while South Africa produced their best-ever World Cup performance to storm past England. Now, with both teams chasing their maiden world title, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on Sunday.
IND vs SA Final Date, Venue & Time
The Women’s World Cup 2025 Final will be played on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM (local time). The venue, which hosted India’s thrilling semi-final victory over Australia, is expected to be packed to capacity once again, roaring for the home side.
- Match: India vs South Africa, ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 Final
- Date: November 2, Sunday
- Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Toss Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
Road to the Final: India and South Africa shine
India stormed into the final after pulling off a record-breaking chase against Australia in the semi-final, a performance that has sent shockwaves through world cricket. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front, scripting one of India’s greatest World Cup wins. India were down and out but won the game against all odds, ending Australia’s juggernaut of 15 consecutive ODI World Cup wins.
South Africa, on the other hand, produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat England and seal their maiden World Cup final appearance. Their bowling attack, led by Marizzane Kapp, has been relentless, and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s form with the bat has been central to their success.
India’s Final Record in Women’s World Cups
India’s women have reached the ODI World Cup final twice before, in 2005 and 2017, losing to Australia and England respectively. But this time, the narrative feels different. With home support, strong form, and an incredible batting prowess, the team has the perfect setup to end their long wait for global glory.
| Year | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Australia | Lost by 98 runs | Centurion |
| 2017 | England | Lost by 9 runs | London |
| 2025 | South Africa | TBD | Navi Mumbai |
New ICC Women’s ODI World Cup champion
This final guarantees a brand-new name on the Women’s ODI World Cup trophy. It’s the first-ever final without England or Australia, who have shared all 11 previous titles between them.
- Australia have won 7 titles (1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2022).
- England have claimed 4 (1973, 1993, 2009, 2017).
- New Zealand are the only other winner, having triumphed once in 2000.
Now, either India or South Africa will join that elite club.
Fun Facts: Women’s World Cup Final
- The first two Women’s World Cups (1973 and 1978) didn’t feature a final; the team with the most points was declared champion.
- Out of 12 editions so far, host nations have won 5 times. Now, India could become the sixth.
- This is South Africa’s first-ever appearance in a Women’s World Cup final.
- The 2025 final will be the first-ever India vs South Africa clash in an ICC Women’s World Cup decider.