The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has reached its conclusion. India and South Africa will contest the championship clash at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, November 2. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:30 PM IST. India’s campaign has been turbulent yet determined. After early victories, they stumbled with three successive defeats, only to recover with emphatic wins over New Zealand and defending champions Australia. The semifinal triumph over the Aussies, built on collective resilience, pushed Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to their first-ever World Cup final on home soil. South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, have been the tournament’s silent force. Balanced and composed, they edged out England in a commanding semifinal. With Nadine de Klerk’s all-round brilliance and a settled bowling core, the Proteas arrive well-prepared for the biggest night in their cricketing history. Read also: How Many Times Have India Women Reached the ICC ODI World Cup Final? Pitch and Weather Overview The DY Patil surface has been a batter’s ally throughout the event. Short square boundaries and a flat deck have encouraged scores beyond 330. Dew in the evening could influence the toss decision, possibly prompting the winner to field first. The weather in Navi Mumbai is expected to be humid, hovering around 30°C, with 25% chances of light showers. Minor interruptions remain possible but unlikely to impact play significantly. Where to Watch The India vs South Africa WODI World Cup final will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Viewers can also stream the match on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar across India. Squads for 2025 Women's ODI WC final: India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh (†), Amanjot Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav. South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (†), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso (†), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon.