NAVI MUMBAI: The ICC Women’s World Cup final witnessed a delayed start on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium, as heavy rain pushed the toss by nearly two hours. Once play was set to begin, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and chose to bowl first against India.
Both teams remained unchanged from their semi-final victories, showcasing confidence in their lineups. With this being a historic final, both India and South Africa are vying for their first-ever Women’s World Cup title in the tournament’s 52-year history.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely on their explosive opening duo Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, while South Africa’s experienced all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus will play a pivotal role in their bowling attack.
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this encounter as both sides aim to etch their names in cricketing history.
Playing XIs:
India XI: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh
South Africa XI: Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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