Navi Mumbai, November 2, 2025 - Cricket fans are on the edge of their seats as the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa faces a potential washout. The weather forecast for Navi Mumbai indicates a 25-50% chance of showers throughout the afternoon and evening, with high humidity and variable cloud cover possibly leading to stop-start conditions at the DY Patil Stadium.
Both India and South Africa are vying for their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title, adding to the tension. India, after finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017, hopes to break the jinx and lift the trophy for the first time. South Africa, on the other hand, is making its debut appearance in a World Cup final.
With the rain threat looming large, here’s a breakdown of what happens if the match is affected by inclement weather:
Efforts to Complete the Game
Match officials will make every effort to complete the final on the scheduled day. This includes the possibility of reducing the number of overs for each side to ensure a result. A two-hour extension window is available to complete the match today, with a cut-off time of 9:08 PM IST for a 20-overs-per-side game.
Minimum Overs Requirement
To declare a winner on the scheduled day, both teams must bat for a minimum of 20 overs each. If rain prevents this, the match will be rescheduled to the reserve day.
Reserve Day
The ICC has allocated a reserve day, November 3, for the final. If play is washed out on Sunday, the match will resume on Monday as a 50-over game, weather permitting. Any overs reductions from the first day will carry over to the reserve day.
Scenario of a truncated match
If the game does start today and further rain interruptions occur, officials will reassess the situation before invoking the reserve-day option. The final will be contested like a two-day, 100-over game, and over reductions will take place based on two days of cricket.
Shared Trophy
In the rare and unfortunate scenario where rain halts play on both the original day and the reserve day, the trophy will be shared between India and South Africa. This would be the first instance of a shared title in Women's World Cup history.
Despite the weather concerns, excitement remains high for this historic clash. India's path to the final saw them record the highest successful run-chase in the semi-final against Australia, while South Africa dominated England. As fans eagerly await the start of the match, the ICC has a clear plan to ensure a fair result, even if the rain plays spoilsport.
Toss Update
South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing the weather conditions and potential dew later in the day.
Update The toss was delayed due to rain, but eventually took place at 4:32 PM IST, with the match set to begin at 5:00 PM IST. There will be no reduction in the overs.
