india women vs S.Africa women world cup final match 2025 
In a nail-biting encounter at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA‑VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on 9 October 2025, South Africa Women chased down a target of 252 to beat India Women by 3 wickets (7 balls remaining
The India Women posted a total of 251 all out in 49.5 overs.
South Africa Women reached 252 for 7 out in 48.5 overs.
The Player of the Match: Nadine de Klerk (South Africa) for a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls.
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India found themselves in trouble at 102/6, but a gutsy knock by Richa Ghosh (94 runs) steadied their innings and got the total to 251.
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South Africa’s chase was anchored by their skipper Laura Wolvaardt (70 runs) and de Klerk’s finishing blitz, sealing the game with handful of balls to spare.
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India had the better of the head-to-head historically, but this result marked a turning moment in the tournament for South Africa
ICC Women’s World Cup will have a new champion on Sunday night when hosts India take on South Africa in the summit clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. While the Proteas have made it to the final for the first time in the tournament, India will be hoping to be third-time lucky, having finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017 editions.