Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:05pm on 02 Nov 2025,Sunday Sports
India reached 51/0 after 7 overs in the Women's World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to field first. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong start for third-time finalists India, seeking to end their ICC trophy drought. This 13th edition will crown a new champion, featuring first-time finalists South Africa. A historic victory could inspire a new generation of Indian girls to take up cricket, potentially surpassing the impact of the Women's Premier League established three seasons ago. India's Playing XI includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh.
