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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Will Rain Spoil India vs South Africa’s Historic Clash?
The much-anticipated ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India vs South Africa Women is set to unfold at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. However, the weather forecast has cast a shadow over the grand finale, with a 63% chance of rain predicted during the match hours. With both teams eyeing their maiden World Cup title, fans are hoping the skies stay clear for what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Navi Mumbai Weather Forecast for November 2
According to Accuweather, there’s a 63% chance of rain on Sunday, especially between 4 PM and 7 PM, which overlaps with the prime match hours. The cloud cover is expected to be around 62%, and the temperature will hover around 32°C, peaking at 38°C in the afternoon before dipping to 25°C by evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, warning of light to moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms
If the match is interrupted or abandoned due to rain, the reserve day on Monday, November 3, will come into play. However, rain chances remain at 55% on that day as well, raising concerns about a possible washout.
What Happens If the Final Is Washed Out?
Unlike the group stages, knockout matches in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 have a reserve day. If the final cannot be completed on Sunday, it will resume on Monday from the point it was stopped. However, if rain disrupts both days and no result is possible, India and South Africa will be declared joint winners, as per ICC rules.
India vs South Africa: Team Form and Road to the Final
India Women’s Journey
- Wins: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand (rain-truncated)
- Losses: England, South Africa, Australia
- Semifinal: Beat Australia in a thrilling comeback
South Africa Women’s Journey
- Wins: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Bangladesh, West Indies
- Losses: England, Australia
- Semifinal: Crushed England by 125 runs
IND-W vs SA-W: Team Strengths Comparison
| Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | RR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8 | 567 | 81 | 6.05 | 2 | 2 |
| South Africa | 8 | 322 | 46 | 6.05 | 2 | 0 |
Powerplay Performance (Overs 1–10)
| Team | Run-rate | Wickets | Avg Runs/Wkt | Dot% | Boundary% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5.19 | 6 | 68.16 | 59.5 | 12.68 |
| South Africa | 4.93 | 12 | 32.91 | 63.3 | 12.47 |
India has a stronger top-order average and better powerplay efficiency, while South Africa’s bowling attack has been more penetrative early on, taking twice the number of wickets in the first 10 overs.
Key Battles to Watch: IND-W vs SA-W Final
- Smriti Mandhana vs Marizanne Kapp: Mandhana, with 389 runs in 8 matches, will be India’s key batter. Kapp’s seam movement could challenge her early
- Shafali Verma vs Ayabonga Khaka: Shafali’s aggressive starts can tilt the momentum, but Khaka’s discipline with the new ball may test her patience.
- Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nadine de Klerk: The Indian skipper’s middle-order stability will be crucial against South Africa’s pace-heavy attack.
Who Has the Edge?
India’s batting depth and spin options give them a slight edge, especially with home conditions. However, South Africa’s pace attack and recent win over India in the group stage add to their confidence. If rain shortens the match, the toss and Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method could play a decisive role.
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🌐 External Sources
- Outlook India: Key Battles in IND-W vs SA-W Final Outlook India
- InsideSport: Navi Mumbai Weather Report InsideSport
