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Women's World Cup Final: India vs South Africa Battle for Historic Title

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has extended his best wishes to the Indian women's cricket team ahead of their World Cup final against South Africa. This marks India's third appearance in a Women's World Cup final, having previously lost in 2005 and 2017. The match guarantees a first-time champion as neither team has won the trophy before. India reached the final by defeating defending champions Australia in a record run-chase, while South Africa beat England to make their first-ever final appearance.

Key Points: Piyush Goyal Wishes India Women's Team Ahead World Cup Final

  • India aims for first Women's World Cup title after previous final losses
  • Historic final features two new finalists without Australia or England
  • Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 guided India to record 339-run chase
  • South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt scored commanding 169 in semi-final victory
  • Both teams seek maiden World Cup trophy in Navi Mumbai showdown
  • India defeated defending champions Australia in dramatic semi-final clash
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Piyush Goyal extends best wishes to Indian women's team ahead of World Cup final

Union Minister Piyush Goyal extends best wishes to Indian women's cricket team as they face South Africa in historic ICC World Cup 2025 final at DY Patil Stadium.

"I am hopeful that our team will make us proud. Winning and losing are a part of the game, but our team is going to play really well today. - Piyush Goyal"

Mumbai, November 2

Ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final between India Women and Australia Women, Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed happiness and extended his best wishes to the Women in Blue, saying he is confident they will make the nation proud with their performance.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Piyush Goyal told the media, "We are really happy. We extend our best wishes to our sisters. I am hopeful that our team will make us proud. Winning and losing are a part of the game, but our team is going to play really well today."

Hosts India Women will lock horns with South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, with the tournament guaranteed to crown a new champion.

The winner at the DY Patil Stadium will lift the coveted Women's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time in their history. It will also be the first Women's Cricket World Cup final not to feature Australia or England, according to Olympics.com.

Sunday's title clash will be India's third time in the Women's World Cup final. India lost to Australia by 98 runs in the 2005 final and suffered a dramatic late collapse in 2017 against England, losing by nine runs.

In the semi-finals on Thursday, India defied the odds to end Australia's reign as defending champions by pulling off a record run-chase of 339 runs in Navi Mumbai. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten innings of 127 to guide India home. Harmanpreet Singh contributed with a vital 89.

South Africa, meanwhile, will feature in their first-ever Women's ODI World Cup final. Laura Wolvaardt's commanding 169 powered them to 319/7 against England in their semi-final before Marizanne Kapp's career-best 5/20 sealed a 125-run win.

Squads:

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shefali Verma, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Third time lucky for our team! After the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017, this feels like our moment. The way they chased down 339 against Australia shows they have the mental strength.
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Arjun K
Good to see ministers supporting women's cricket, but I wish there was more consistent support throughout the tournament, not just during finals. The girls deserve better infrastructure and pay parity.
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Sarah B
Watching from London! So excited for this final. Harmanpreet's leadership has been outstanding. Hope they create history today!
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Meera T
The entire nation is behind you, girls! 🏏 Let's show the world what Indian women are capable of. Bas ek aur din ka mehnat hai!
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Vikram M
South Africa is no pushover - Wolvaardt's 169 in semis was scary good. But our bowling attack with Renuka and Deepti can handle the pressure. Jitegi toh mithai batunga! 😄

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