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IND-W vs SA-W final statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Akshita Patel

India to face South Africa in Women's World Cup final [Source: AFP Photos]India to face South Africa in Women's World Cup final [Source: AFP Photos]

For the ultimate final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, India Women will compete with South Africa on Sunday, November 2. The match will be held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai at 3:00 PM IST.

India Women

India Women enter the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final with strong momentum after a thrilling semi-final win over Australia. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89 powered India’s chase of 338, showcasing their batting depth. Smriti Mandhana remains their top scorer in the tournament with 389 runs, while Deepti Sharma leads the bowling attack with 17 wickets. 

South Africa Women

South Africa Women, on the other hand, are riding high after a dominant 125-run victory against England. Laura Wolvaardt’s sublime 169 and Marizanne Kapp’s all-round brilliance boosted their form. However, against India, they’ll have to bring their A game. Overall, with both teams in red-hot touch, a cracking final awaits in Ahmedabad.

IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-head overview

Since 1997, India Women have faced South Africa Women 34 times in ODIs. While India won 20 ODIs, the Proteas also managed to secure victories in 13 games, as one contest produced no result.

DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai pitch report

Unseasonal rains continue to affect parts of Mumbai, with showers predicted on Sunday, particularly after 5 PM. Conditions at Navi Mumbai are expected to favour batters, as seen throughout the tournament. 

Dew may play a key role during the chase. In case the weather interrupts play, a reserve day is scheduled for Monday, when the match will resume from the point it was stopped rather than starting afresh, ensuring a fair outcome for both sides.

India Women and South Africa Women probable playing XI

India Women

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh

South Africa Women

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

Top run-scorers in IND-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are only considering the players from the current squad.

Smriti Mandhana - 929 runs 

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana tops the charts with 929 runs in 19 matches at an impressive average of 51.61, including three centuries and five fifties.

Harmanpreet Kaur - 811 runs

The Indian captain has amassed 811 runs in 27 matches at an average of 50.68, with one century and two fifties against South Africa Women.

Laura Wolvaardt - 806 runs

Leading the charts for South Africa, captain Laura Wolvaardt has scored 806 runs in 21 matches at an average of 40.30, including one century and seven half-centuries.

Top wicket-takers in IND-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are only considering the players from the current squad.

Marizanne Kapp - 24 wickets

South Africa’s premier all-rounder has taken 24 wickets in 24 matches against India Women at an average of 28.20, with best figures of 4/21 and an economy of 3.72.

Deepti Sharma - 22 wickets

Indian spinner Deepti Sharma has claimed 22 wickets in 24 ODIs versus South Africa Women, averaging 40.50 with best figures of 2/10.

Ayabonga Khaka - 21 wickets

The South African pacer has bagged 21 wickets in 23 matches against India Women, averaging 42.66 with best bowling figures of 3/47.

IND-W vs SA-W key stats

India Women key records

  • Smriti Mandhana is in the form of her life, scoring 1317 runs in 22 ODIs played in 2025 alone with a 62.71 average, 111.51 strike rate, and five hundred and as many fifties. Even in the Women's World Cup, she has amassed 389 runs, including a hundred.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues will be the key focus as she is coming off a heroic knock of 127 runs in the semi-final against Australia Women.
  • At DY Patil Stadium, Jemimah has amassed 203 runs in 3 games with one hundred and a fifty as well.
  • With the ball, Deepti Sharma is the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 17 wickets. Overall, in 22 games played this year, she has claimed 34 wickets at 5.17 economy. 
  • Smriti Mandhana vs Nadine de Klerk - 75 runs, 84 balls, 0 dismissals.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur vs Marizanne Kapp - 44 runs, 49 balls, 0 dismissals.
  • Laura Wolvaardt vs Deepti Sharma - 95 runs, 173 balls, 3 dismissals.
  • At DY Patil Stadium, India Women have a spotless record, winning 2 out of the 3 games, as one game produced no result.

South Africa key records

  • Captain Laura Wolvaardt is the leading run-scorer of the tournament, scoring 470 runs at 67.14 average, one hundred and three fifties. Overall, in 2025, she has played 17 ODIs, scoring 818 runs at 51.12 average, two hundreds and four half-centuries.
  • She is coming off a stunning 169-run knock vs England in the semi-final, which powered South Africa to a 319-run total.
  • Marizanne Kapp is also having a decent tournament, picking up 12 wickets in 8 games at 3.83 economy. With the bat, she has scored 204 runs with 34.00 average.
  • In the semi-final against England, Kapp picked up a 5-wicket-haul, conceding just 20 runs in 7 overs.
  • Laura Wolvaardt vs Radha Yadav - 40 runs, 62 balls, 0 dismissals.
  • Smriti Mandhana vs Nonkululeko Mlaba - 67 runs, 81 balls, 3 dismissals.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur vs Ayabonga Khaka - 83 runs, 101 balls, 1 dismissal.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues vs Marizanne Kapp - 16 runs, 40 balls, 2 dismissals.

Records that can be broken in IND-W vs SA-W in the Women’s World Cup 2025 final

  • Deepti Sharma is 3 wickets away from completing 160 ODI wickets.
  • Ayabonga Khaka is 1 wicket away from completing 140 ODI wickets.