Rain Delays Toss, IND vs SA World Cup Final Pushes Back Start Time

Mumbai (The Uttam Hindu): Rain has disrupted the Women's World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium today (Sunday). Due to rain, the field covers are still in place and some areas are wet, forcing the umpires to delay the start of play. According to the latest update, the toss will now take place at 3:00 PM, and the match will begin at 3:30 PM.

India has a chance to create history

This time the Women's World Cup is going to have a new champion after Australia, England and New Zealand. The Indian team has reached the final for the third time after 2005 and 2017, but is still waiting for its first title. In the 2017 final, India had to face a close defeat by nine runs at the hands of England. Meanwhile, this is the first World Cup final for the South African team and they too will enter with the intention of creating history.

Team India has the upper hand at DY Patil Stadium. The African team hasn't played a single match at the DY Patil Stadium in this World Cup. Meanwhile, Team India will be playing its fourth consecutive match at this ground. Harmanpreet and company have won their last three matches here, which has boosted the team's morale.

Probable playing 11 of both teams

Indian team for Women's World Cup 2025 final: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani and Renuka Singh Thakur.

South Africa squad for Women's World Cup 2025 final: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tajmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Derksen, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba.