ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final
The stage is set for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final as India take on South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
It’s a fitting finale to a thrilling tournament jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring two sides who have peaked at exactly the right time.
For the hosts, it’s a shot at a maiden World Cup crown on home soil, while South Africa have already made history by reaching their first-ever Women’s World Cup final. We take a closer look at the decider from a betting perspective below.
India vs South Africa – Semi-Final Summaries
India advanced to the final after producing a remarkable chase against Australia in Navi Mumbai. Set a daunting 339 to win, the hosts stunned the defending champions with one of the great batting displays in women’s ODI history. Jemimah Rodrigues was the hero with a sublime unbeaten 127 from 134 balls, guiding India home with nine balls to spare. Support from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal ensured composure under pressure as India completed the highest successful chase in Women’s ODIs.
South Africa’s semi-final triumph was emphatic. They demolished England by 125 runs in Guwahati, driven by a magnificent 169 off 143 balls from Laura Wolvaardt – the top scorer of the tournament – and a devastating 5/20 from the evergreen Marizanne Kapp. It was a performance full of belief and dominance, propelling the Proteas into uncharted territory as World Cup finalists for the first time.
The two sides met earlier in the group stage, where South Africa edged India by three wickets thanks to Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 84*. Since then, however, India have tightened their bowling and grown in confidence, while the home conditions at DY Patil could tilt the balance their way this time.
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India 1.36
South Africa 3.25
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Verdict:
This final promises to be a thriller. India’s batting depth and home advantage make them the team to beat, but South Africa’s fearless brand of cricket and ability to beat anyone on their day ensure they won’t go quietly. Although the Proteas beat India in the group stages I feel India are rightly favourites but the betting value lies with the underdogs.
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Value Bet – South Africa to Win @ 3.25
The Proteas shouldn’t be dismissed. They boast the tournament’s leading run-scorer in Laura Wolvaardt, a brilliant finisher in Nadine de Klerk and one of the most dangerous all-rounders in Marizanne Kapp. Their semi-final win over England showed how dangerous they can be when everything clicks. At 3.25, South Africa offer genuine value for punters looking for an upset.
Top India Batter – Jemimah Rodrigues at 6.25
Rodrigues is in dream form following her unbeaten 127 in the semi-final and will relish batting on the same surface again. She combines touch, temperament, and timing, making her a strong candidate to top-score for India once more.
Top South Africa Bowler – Marizanne Kapp (price to follow)
Kapp’s mix of swing, control, and aggression continues to trouble top batters. Her five-for against England was a masterclass, and she’ll be eager to strike early with the new ball to quieten the Indian crowd.
Note: All odds are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
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