India vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Mandhana, Shafali Lead India To 298/7 At DY Patil Stadium
The grand finale of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 between India and South Africa is underway at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and the match has already lived up to its billing. India, batting first after South Africa won the toss and opted to field, posted a competitive 298/7 in 50 overs, thanks to fine innings from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. India vs South Africa Live Score
🇮🇳 Mandhana and Shafali Give India Flying Start
India’s opening partnership Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave the Women in Blue a dream start, stitching a 104-run partnership for the first wicket. India vs South Africa Live Score
Mandhana looked fluent from the outset, timing her drives to perfection and punishing anything short or wide. Her innings of 45 runs off 58 balls, including eight boundaries, set the tempo before she was dismissed by Chloe Tryon, edging behind to wicket keeper Sinalo Jafta. India vs South Africa Live Score
At the other end, Shafali Verma played one of her most mature knocks in one-day cricket. She mixed power with patience, rotating the strike effectively while launching the occasional big shot down the ground.
Shafali caught a break on 56 when Anneke Bosch fumbled an easy catch at deep square leg. But that luck didn’t last. On 87 after facing 78 balls she sent a simple catch straight to Sune Luus off Ayabonga Khaka. with 12 fores and 2 sixes Shafali set India up beautifully for a big score. India vs South Africa Live Score
Middle Order Falters As South Africa Fight Back
After the openers’ heroics, India lost momentum in the middle overs. Jemimah Rodrigues, the semi-final hero, struggled to find her rhythm and fell for 24 (37), caught by Laura Wolvaardt at short cover off Khaka.
Harmanpreet Kaur tried to rebuild but couldn’t convert her start, falling for 36 (42) while trying to accelerate. South Africa’s spinners — Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba — kept things tight through the middle phase, drying up the boundaries. India vs South Africa Live Score
Late cameos from Deepti Sharma (28 off 21) and Richa Ghosh (22 off 18) ensured India crossed the 290 mark, though the hosts would have hoped for a total above 310 after their fiery start.
🇿🇦 Khaka, Tryon Star For South Africa
For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka (2/48) and Chloe Tryon (2/54) were the standout performers, pulling India back after a fast start. Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail maintained discipline in the death overs, conceding just 38 runs in the last five overs to keep the total under 300. India vs South Africa Live Score
South Africa Need 299 To Win The World Cup
India finished their innings on 298/7, leaving South Africa a challenging target of 299 to win their maiden Women’s World Cup title. With players like Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Nadine de Klerk in good form, the chase promises to be an enthralling one. India vs South Africa Live Score
For India, the key will be early breakthroughs from Renuka Singh Thakur and Shree Charani, while spinners Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav will play crucial roles as the pitch slows down in the evening.
The match remains evenly poised — India’s strong start against South Africa’s disciplined comeback sets up a thrilling second half at Navi Mumbai. India vs South Africa Live Score
Brief Scores:
India Women: 298/7 in 50 overs (Shafali Verma 87, Smriti Mandhana 45, Harmanpreet Kaur 36; Khaka 2/48, Tryon 2/54)
South Africa Women: Target 299
