NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Co-hosts India and first-time finalists South Africa waited in anticipation as the toss was delayed due to rain ahead of the 2025 Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.
The tournament will see a new champion crowned after India beat defending champions and seven-time winners Australia by five wickets in the second semifinal on Thursday in Navi Mumbai.
South Africa beat four-time champions England by 125 runs in the first semi on Wednesday in Guwahati.
The Proteas are first-time finalists after they exited the tournament in 2000, 2017 and 2022 at the semi-final stage.
India is in its third final after 2005 and 2017 and has its best chance to lift the trophy given its home advantage.
India has also won five of the last six ODIs against South Africa. Meanwhile, the head-to-head record in Women’s World Cups is 3-3.
The toss, originally scheduled for 0900 GMT, was delayed by 30 minutes, with play due to start at 0930 and no loss of overs. However, there was a further delay with more rainfall and a wet outfield.
Monday is the reserve day for the final.
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Teams:
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso
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