India to face South Africa in Women's World Cup Final on Nov 2 after beating Australia
India secured a historic win over defending champions Australia with a record chase led by Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127, reaching the Women's World Cup final. They will meet South Africa, who beat England in the other semi-final, in the final on November 2, 2025, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. This is South Africa's first appearance in a Women's World Cup final.
India achieved a landmark victory in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating defending champions Australia in the semi-final with a thrilling 5-wicket win. Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an inspiring unbeaten 127, guiding India to chase down a formidable target of 338, marking the biggest chase in women’s ODI history. This win propels India into the final, to be held on November 2, 2025, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the same venue where the semi-final took place. Their opponents will be South Africa, who reached the final for the first time by beating England in the other semi-final. India has previously reached the finals twice, in 2005 and 2017, but have not yet won the trophy. The final, which will start at 3 pm local time, promises a historic contest with both teams aiming for their maiden Women's World Cup title. The large and supportive local crowd is expected to boost the hosts as they seek to capitalize on their undefeated run at the venue throughout the tournament, while South Africa aims to claim their first-ever title in their debut final appearance.
