India and South Africa will lock horns against each other in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final; both teams will look to win the summit clash to win their maiden title. However, there are high chances that rain will play spoilsport during the summit clash, which is scheduled to take place on November 02 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Notably, India defeated Australia and South Africa defeated England in the semifinal to seal their berth for the title decider.
High chances of Rain in Navi Mumbai
A yellow alert has been issued for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and nearby regions expected to receive light to moderate rainfall with chances of thunderstorms. According to Accuweather, there is a nearly 86 per cent chance of rain on Saturday and on Sunday, there is a 63 per cent chance of rain. Between 4 PM and 7 PM, there is over 50 per cent chance of rain. Earlier's India's dead rubber clash against Bangladesh has already witnessed a washout at the venue.
India vs South Africa Women's head-to-head in ODIs
India Women and South Africa Women played 34 ODIs against each other, where India holds the edge, winning 20 of them and the Proteas Women registered 13 wins. Both teams last faced each other in the Women's ODI World Cup clash, where South Africa defeated the hosts by three wickets at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Squads
India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Shafali Verma
South Africa Women Squad: 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