We can see an India – South Africa contest from the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup Some of the best women cricketers going head to head. It was a match filled with drama, outstanding performances, and strategic magic from both sides. But it was India’s star Jose batters Shafali Verma who truly lit up the game with a stunning all-around performance to take her team to a massive win, collecting the Player-of-the-Match trophy as well. Fans from across the world were rewarded with an exciting match that was testament to the increasingly competitive and entertaining nature of women’s cricket at the international level.
India Women’s vs South Africa Women’s 2025 Women’s World Cup Final Playing XIs
India Women’s Playing XIs 2025 Women’s World Cup Final
Players: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Bench: Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry
Support Staff: Amol Muzumdar, Aavishkar Salvi, Munish Bali
South Africa Women’s Playing XIs 2025 Women’s World Cup Final
Players: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Bench: Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso
Support Staff: Claire Terblanche, Mandla Mashimbyi, Baakier Abrahams, Dillon du Preez, Bongani Ndaba
India Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
India Women’s Batting
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Smriti Mandhana | c †Jafta b Tryon | 45 | 58 | 8 | 0 | 77.58 |
| Shafali Verma | c Luus b Khaka | 87 | 78 | 7 | 2 | 111.53 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | c Wolvaardt b Khaka | 24 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 64.86 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | b Mlaba | 20 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 68.96 |
| Deepti Sharma | run out (Tryon/†Jafta) | 58 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 100 |
| Amanjot Kaur | c & b de Klerk | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Richa Ghosh † | c Dercksen b Khaka | 34 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 141.66 |
| Radha Yadav | not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (lb 2, nb 1, w 12) | 15 | ||||
| Total | 50 Ov (RR: 5.96) | 298/7 |
Did not bat: Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh
Fall of the wickets:
| Wicket No. | Score | Batsman Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104 | Smriti Mandhana | 17.4 ov |
| 2 | 166 | Shafali Verma | 27.5 ov |
| 3 | 171 | Jemimah Rodrigues | 29.4 ov |
| 4 | 223 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 38.6 ov |
| 5 | 245 | Amanjot Kaur | 43.1 ov |
| 6 | 292 | Richa Ghosh | 48.6 ov |
| 7 | 298 | Deepti Sharma | 49.6 ov |
South Africa Women’s Bowling
| Bowling | R | M | O | W | Dot Ball | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | ECON |
| Marizanne Kapp | 59 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 58 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.44 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 47 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 52 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.77 |
| Sune Luus | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Chloe Tryon | 46 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.57 |
South Africa Women’s Batting
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | c AB Kaur b Sharma | 101 | 98 | 11 | 1 | 103.06 |
| Tazmin Brits | run out (AB Kaur) | 23 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 65.71 |
| Anneke Bosch | lbw b Shree Charani | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sune Luus | c & b Shafali Verma | 25 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 80.64 |
| Marizanne Kapp | c †Ghosh b Shafali Verma | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Sinalo Jafta † | c Yadav b Sharma | 16 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Annerie Dercksen | b Sharma | 35 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 94.59 |
| Chloe Tryon | lbw b Sharma | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Nadine de Klerk | c H Kaur b Sharma | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 94.73 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | run out (Sharma/†Ghosh) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | (nb 2, w 12) | 14 | ||||
| Total | 45.3 Ov (RR: 5.40) | 246 |
Fall of the wickets:
| Wicket No. | Score | Batsman Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | Tazmin Brits | 9.3 ov |
| 2 | 62 | Anneke Bosch | 11.5 ov |
| 3 | 114 | Sune Luus | 20.2 ov |
| 4 | 123 | Marizanne Kapp | 22.1 ov |
| 5 | 148 | Sinalo Jafta | 29.3 ov |
| 6 | 209 | Annerie Dercksen | 39.3 ov |
| 7 | 220 | Laura Wolvaardt | 41.1 ov |
| 8 | 221 | Chloe Tryon | 41.4 ov |
| 9 | 246 | Ayabonga Khaka | 44.6 ov |
| 10 | 246 | Nadine de Klerk | 45.3 ov |
India Women’s Bowling
| Bowling | R | M | O | W | Dot Ball | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | ECON |
| Renuka Singh | 28 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Kranti Gaud | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.33 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 34 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Deepti Sharma | 39 | 0 | 9.3 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Shree Charani | 48 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Radha Yadav | 45 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Shafali Verma | 36 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.14 |
2025 Women’s World Cup Final Man of the Match
Player of the Match 2025 India vs South Africa Showed excellent all round performance Shafali Verma. She hammered 87 runs and chipped in with two vital wickets, indicating that the match was already under control for India.
Match Details: 2025 Women’s World Cup final
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Toss | South Africa Women, elected to field first |
| Series/Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup |
| Player Of The Match | Shafali Verma |
| Series Result | India Women won the 2025/26 ICC Women’s World Cup |
| Match Day | 2 November 2025 – daynight (50-over match) |
| Umpires | Eloise Sheridan, Jacqueline Monique Williams |
| TV Umpire | Sue Redfern |
| Reserve Umpire | Nimali Perera |
| Match Referee | Michell Pereira |
Faqs
Which team won the India vs South Africa match in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup?
India cruised to a win over South Africa in their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup match, with an all-round bodily display leading them to a crucial victory in the competition.
Who was the Man of the Match in 2025 India vs South Africa women’s World Cup match?
Shafali Verma was also the Player of the Match given her explosive 87 and two important wickets, which tilted the match for India.
What was the turning point of the India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 game?
The standout was Shafali Verma’s match-winning all-round outing coupled with a disciplined Indian bowling to kept South Africa under check.
How did South Africa do against India in 2025 World Cup match?
South Africa resisted with a couple of decent partnerships but failed to survive India’s aggressive batting and potent bowling, losing the series.
Where can fans watch the highlights of India vs South Africa ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 game?
The highlights of 2025 Women’s World Cup game will be available on ICC official site, YouTube and digital platforms of authorized sports broadcasters.
Conclusion
The 2025 Women’s World cup was concluded with a mouth watering encounter between India and South Africa to say the least which had all the high and low of being in world cup finals as both their national teams gave all they got, played with their hearts out showing why they are among the top elite team and play like one. Finally, India Women held out during nervy times in field hockey’s equivalent of the critical minutes to secure India their third World Cup since the competition began. It is another show of India’s importance and influence on cricket and a matter of huge pride for all, here and abroad.
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