india women's national cricket team vs south africa women's national cricket team match scorecard India Women's World Cup Final 2025: Shafali Verma Fifty Powers 106/1 vs South Africa

India Women's National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women's National Cricket Team

Women's World Cup Final 2025 Match Summary

Shafali Verma scored her first ODI half-century in three years during the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, leading India to 106/1 against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. As the opener, she built a strong 104-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana before Mandhana was dismissed by Chloe Tryon's left-arm spin for 45 runs off 58 balls in the 18th over.

Following Mandhana's dismissal, Jemimah Rodrigues came to the crease. Rodrigues was instrumental in India's semifinal with a record-breaking 127 off 134 deliveries, helping India chase the highest total in a Women's World Cup match. The final match was delayed by over one hour due to rain as India chased their first Women's World Cup title.

Team Context

Both India and South Africa were striving for their maiden Women's World Cup titles.
South Africa reached the final after a strong semifinal victory over England, thanks to captain Laura Wolvaardt's impressive 169 runs off 143 balls.

"Shafali Verma's first ODI fifty in three years powered India to 106/1 against South Africa in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium."

"Jemimah Rodrigues, whose record-breaking 127 off 134 deliveries led India's world record chase against Australia in the semifinal, joined Verma at the crease as the hosts pursued their first Women's World Cup championship after rain delayed the match start by more than one hour."

Key Moments

India opened strong with a 104-run partnership between Verma and Mandhana.
Rain delay of over one hour interrupted the start of the chase.
South Africa relied on Laura Wolvaardt's outstanding innings to reach the final.

Author's summary: Shafali Verma's impactful half-century revived India's chase in the delayed 2025 Women's World Cup final, as both teams vied for their first championship.

www.israelhayom.com — 2025-11-02