India's Predicted Playing XI For ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Final Against South Africa: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma To Open; Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur Under Spotlight Once Again
A new winner of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is set to be crowned as India and South Africa lock horns in a historic final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, reached the final after a thrilling semifinal win over Australia and will aim for their maiden ODI World Cup title. However, India will enter the contest with only faint memories of their crushing league-stage defeat against South Africa, who have been in scintillating form on their march to a maiden Women’s ODI World Cup final.
A new winner of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is set to be crowned as India and South Africa lock horns in a historic final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, reached the final after a thrilling semifinal win over Australia and will aim for their maiden ODI World Cup title. However, India will enter the contest with only faint memories of their crushing league-stage defeat against South Africa, who have been in scintillating form on their march to a maiden Women’s ODI World Cup final.
Based on recent team performances, expert analyses, and the semifinal lineup, India's predicted playing XI for the final emphasizes a balanced batting order with spin-heavy bowling to exploit the pitch conditions.
Here's India's predicted Playing XI for Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa:
1. Smriti Mandhana (Opener, Vice-Captain)
2. Shafali Verma (Opener)
3. Jemimah Rodrigues
Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a match-winning knock of 127 runs against Australia in the semi-final, is all set to bat at No. 3 spot in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Jemimah will look to continue her red-hot form in the final. (Pic credit: BCCI)
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
5. Deepti Sharma
6. Richa Ghosh (Wicket-Keeper)
7. Amanjot Kaur
8. Radha Yadav
Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav, who is known for her variations, is also likely to feature in India's playing XI in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. However, some suggest Sneh Rana as an alternative for extra batting. (Pic credit: IANS)
9. Kranti Gaud
10. Sree Charani
