On Sunday, 2 November 2025, the final of the
2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be played between India women's cricket
team and South Africa women's cricket team at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi
Mumbai. India are contesting a World Cup
final for the third time, while South Africa are making their first appearance
in a final.
Venue &
Timing
The Dr DY Patil Stadium will host the summit
clash, with the first ball scheduled in the afternoon local time. The stadium and crowd are expected to create a
vibrant atmosphere for the final, especially as India are playing at home.
Weather and
Conditions to Watch
One of the key factors for this final is the
weather. Rain threatens to play spoilsport: forecasts show a moderate chance of
showers which could affect play. Under such circumstances the match conditions
laid down by the International Cricket Council (ICC) will apply.
What the
Playing Conditions Say
Here’s how the rules work for the final:
There is a reserve day allocated for
the final. If the game cannot be completed on the scheduled day, it will
continue on the reserve day.
The officials will try to complete the match
on the scheduled day, even if that means reducing the number of overs for each
side.
If play begins on the first day and overs are
reduced, but then further rain intervenes, the match will resume on the reserve
day either from the point it stopped or as per the reduced overs arrangement.
The minimum overs for a result is 20 overs per
side. If neither side can reach that on the scheduled day and the reserve day
is also washed out, then the trophy would be shared.
Why This
Matters
These conditions matter because they affect
how both teams plan their game. For example:
If the match starts on time and the weather
threatens, captains and players may adjust their tactics for a shorter game.
Teams batting first might, under a threat of
rain, aim to post a strong total early, anticipating possible reduction in
overs.
The possibility of a shared trophy means that
there is extra pressure for both sides to try and force a result on the
scheduled day.
What Fans
Should Know
For fans attending or watching from home:
Be prepared for a possible stop-start
scenario: the first day may see play delayed or interrupted.
If the game is interrupted early, substitute
or reduced-over rules could kick in, meaning a shorter contest rather than a
full 50-over game.
If major weather disruption happens on both
the scheduled day and reserve day, the outcome may be that both India and South
Africa share the title.
From a viewing perspective, keep an ear on
weather updates and start times; broadcasters will flag any change in overs or
schedule.
Final
Thoughts
This final is more than just a clash of two
teams; it is a historic moment. India are aiming to break past final barriers,
while South Africa are chasing a maiden world title. But above all, the
conditions weather, pitch, overs rules—will play a significant role in how the
match unfolds. For both teams and fans, understanding these playing-conditions
means being ready for any scenario: a full 50-over contest, a truncated affair,
or even the rare outcome of shared glory.
0 Comments