Today will be written in golden letters in the history of women's cricket. For the first time in the history of the Women's ODI World Cup, neither Australia nor England is in the final. India defeated Australia in the semi-finals, while South Africa secured their first final spot by defeating England.
The thrilling final match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is taking place today (November 2) between the Indian women's team and the South African women's team. This historic match at the D. Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai started at 3 PM. This match is special because the world will get a new world champion team this year. The Indian team has reached the final for the third time, while South Africa is fighting for the world championship for the first time.
The winning team will receive a prize of 40 crores
The financial aspect of this World Cup is particularly noteworthy. ICC President Jay Shah has already announced that the winning team of the Women's World Cup will be awarded a prize amount of 4.48 million dollars (approximately ₹40 crores). The losing team will also receive 2.24 million dollars (approximately ₹20 crores). Notably, this amount is more than the Men's World Cup, which has elevated the status and prestige of women's cricket.
If India wins, a 'shower of wealth' from BCCI is possible
If the Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, clinches the title today, a significant honor from BCCI could be expected. According to sources, BCCI might award the winning team ₹125 crores – the same amount that was given to the men's team after winning the T-20 World Cup last year.
Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana is currently ranked second in the list of highest run-scorers in the World Cup. She has scored 389 runs in 8 matches, including 1 century and 2 half-centuries. South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt (470 runs) is in the first position. If Mandhana scores a century in today's match and Wolvaardt is dismissed for a low score, she could claim the top spot.
Possibility of Marizanne Kapp making history
South African fast bowler Marizanne Kapp could make history today. She currently has 44 wickets in the World Cup. If she takes 6 wickets today, she will become the first bowler in Women's World Cup history to take 50 wickets.