Women's World Cup: Don't think there will be bigger motivation than playing a final, says Harmanpreet

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:35 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) The Indian women's team did not train after its emotionally draining semifinal victory over top favourite and multiple-time champions Australia. They held nets on Saturday, but with the country still to come out of the hangover from that exhilarating victory, the players could be feeling mentally drained by the euphoria going into Sunday's final against South Africa.

Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd pressure could work in our favour’, says SA skipper Wolvaardt ahead of final with India

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:59 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes that the intense home support India will enjoy in Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could actually work to her team’s advantage. As the Proteas prepare for their maiden World Cup final, Wolvaardt said that the capacity crowd and the expectations surrounding the hosts might add an extra layer of pressure on India.

Women’s World Cup: Hopefully, South Africa can turn the tide this time, says Paul Adams

Niharika Raina | November 1, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Led by the prolific Laura Wolvaardt and powered by veteran Marizanne Kapp, South Africa stand on the brink of history – of winning their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. Sunday’s final against India at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai offers them a chance to shed the nearly tag that has followed them after being runners-up in two T20 World Cups.

Women’s World Cup: India, South Africa meet as tournament gears up for historic crowning in 52 years (Preview)

IANS | November 1, 2025 7:39 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Women's cricket is set for another upheaval when India and South Africa meet in a historic final clash in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, eying their maiden title. Whichever team is crowned the champion on Sunday night after a mouth-watering clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy will make history as only the fourth team ever to win the World Cup in the 50-over format, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand as the countries to win the coveted title..

IND-A vs SA-A: Rishabh Pant scores 64 not out to conclude evenly poised Day 3

IANS | November 1, 2025 5:56 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) India A finished at 119/4 in the final innings against South Africa A in what was an evenly-poised outing for both sides on Day 3 of the first unofficial test, happening here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. India A survived an early scare as they kicked off the fourth innings, courtesy of Rishabh Pant’s half-century.