Follow UsThe biggest stage in women's cricket has been set in Navi Mumbai this year, where South Africa and India are clashing in the World Cup final today, November 2. To begin the contest, South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bowl first without any hesitation on a ground where it has been tough to bowl second and defend a total.
Moreover, playing the same XI would mean that South Africa have persisted with an extra batter, which allows them to bat someone like Nadine de Klerk at nine, which would come in handy during the chase.
Despite losing the toss, the Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur looked positive and asserted at the toss that the team would look to make the most of the opportunity to bat first in the final, and bat freely to add a big total on the board.
India are also playing the same XI as the last game, which means Jemimah Rodrigues can once again bat at three like she did in the semi-final against Australia. Also, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav continues with the side over Sneh Rana as a good matchup against the right-hand heavy batting lineup.
The match has had a delayed start due to rain, and is starting two hours late. While no overs are lost as of now, further interruptions can shorten the game. Although there is a reserve day tomorrow where play can begin from exactly where it will be left at today, the officials will try to finish the game today itself as late as possible.
Playing XIs
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine De Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.