Ind W vs SA W final: Rain may disrupt India–South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final; reserve day explained

The Indian women's team will face South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Both teams are aiming to win their maiden title in this format and end their long trophy drought. The Indian team not only has a formidable South African side standing between them and the trophy but also another opponent — rain.

The IMD’s latest forecast predicts a cloudy sky with moderate rain and temperatures ranging between 25°C and 30°C. Currently, humidity in Nerul, where the stadium is located, is 71%, with wind speeds of around 19 kmph.

However, fans can take comfort in the fact that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made provisions to ensure the final produces a fair result. A reserve day has been kept aside for the title clash — scheduled for Monday, November 3 — if rain prevents play on Sunday.


If the skies open up during the match, officials will attempt to complete the game on the same day, even if it means reducing overs. As per ICC rules, both teams must play a minimum of 20 overs each to constitute a result. If that’s not possible, the match will continue from the exact point where it stopped on the reserve day.

What happens when rains disrupt play?

• If rain interrupts play and the game can’t be completed on Sunday, it resumes on Monday from the same situation.
  
  
• If a truncated match resumes and is halted again, the reduced overs will carry over to the reserve day.
  
  
• And if the reserve day is also washed out, India and South Africa will share the trophy as joint winners — a first in Women’s World Cup history.
  
  

With a record crowd expected and both teams chasing a maiden title, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, fresh from a thrilling semi-final win over seven-time champions Australia, will look to seize the moment — provided the weather gods stay kind in Navi Mumbai.

For now, all eyes are on the skies, as cricket and rain prepare for a tense duel alongside India and South Africa’s date with destiny.

(With inputs from TOI)