WWC 25: India and South Africa set for historic showdown

WEB DESK: The stage is set for a brand-new champion to emerge at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with India and South Africa confirmed as the finalists. India booked their place in Sunday’s decider after a thrilling win over Australia in Navi Mumbai, chasing down a record total at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy.

The hosts will now face South Africa, who secured their maiden World Cup final appearance with a commanding semi-final performance. This marks India’s third appearance in a Women’s World Cup final, they previously finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017, losing to Australia and England respectively.

Sunday’s final will begin at 3 p.m. local time in Navi Mumbai, where India will look to maintain their unbeaten run at the venue, having already defeated New Zealand and Australia there earlier in the tournament. A packed, home crowd is expected to cheer on the team in what promises to be a landmark moment for women’s cricket.

For South Africa, this will be uncharted territory, their first-ever appearance in a World Cup final and a chance to etch their name in history as first-time champions of the 50-over global event.