The DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai has become the center of attention as India Women take on South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
India, batting first after a delayed start due to rain, posted a strong total of 298 for 7, the second-highest score ever made in a Women’s World Cup final.
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The pitch, despite being under covers for more than three hours, played true with good bounce and pace. South Africa, who have not lost while chasing in this tournament so far, now face their toughest test yet.
What is the highest successful run chase at DY Patil Stadium in Women’s ODIs?
Before today’s final, the record for the highest successful run chase at DY Patil Stadium belonged to India Women. That happened during the semi-final against Australia when India chased down a massive 339-run target.
Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a brilliant 127 off 134 balls and that chase is also the highest run chase in women’s ODI cricket history.
| Match | Target | Result / Margin | Tournament / Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women vs Australia Women | 339 | India won by 5 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-final |
Can South Africa break the record in the Women’s World Cup 2025 final?
At the halfway mark, India’s 298/7 is a strong total but perhaps not entirely safe given South Africa’s excellent chasing form.
Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana provided a flying start with a 104-run partnership. Shafali was the star of the innings, smashing 87 from 78 balls with seven fours and two sixes.
However, India couldn’t fully capitalize later, as Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Mandhana got starts but didn’t convert them into big scores.
South Africa’s bowlers, particularly Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, struggled early with their lines, allowing India to control the powerplay.
But to their credit, they pulled things back in the last 20 overs. The slower balls gripped slightly and there wasn’t much dew on the surface.
As history suggests, chasing under lights at DY Patil often gets easier in the second innings. But the pressure of a World Cup final, a massive crowd, and India’s quality spinners waiting in the wings could make this chase far from simple.
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