Scorecard for India Women’s Cricket vs. South Africa Women’s Cricket — The big night in Navi Mumbai was one for the books. India posted a hefty 298/7 in their 50 overs, and South Africa fought back but were all out for 246 — India won the ICC Women’s World Cup final by 52 runs. Upcoming match dates to pencil in: India Women kick off a T20 series vs Sri Lanka starting 21 December 2025 (1st T20I, Visakhapatnam). South Africa Women have recent and scheduled fixtures in December 2025 as well: the Ireland Women tour included T20Is on 5, 7 and 10 December 2025 across Newlands, Paarl and Benoni.
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The Final Scoreline and Match Essentials Explained
This was a big-scoring final. India’s top order set the tone and the middle order pushed on — the 298/7 total came from steady partnerships and a few big hitting bursts. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt carried the chase with a superb century, but India’s bowlers (led by Deepti Sharma) picked up the wickets that mattered in the late overs to seal the win. The official match summary lists India 298/7 (50) and South Africa 246 (45.3).
India’s Innings Breakdown : Key Players and Numbers
Smriti Mandhana got things going with a handy 45 off 58 balls, and Shafali Verma smashed a rapid 87 off 78 — she gave India the momentum with a strike rate over 110. Deepti Sharma’s lower – order 58 off 58 helped push the total past 290, while Richa Ghosh chipped in with a 34 – ball cameo. Partnerships were crucial: the 104 – run stand early on and later useful stands gave India a platform to launch from. Exact batter numbers and strike rates are in the official scorecard.
The South African Chase : Wolvaardt’s Century and the Chase Chart
Laura Wolvaardt played a captain’s knock — 101 off 98 balls — and was the backbone of the chase. Tazmin Brits (23) and Annerie Dercksen (35) offered support at times, but the overall run rate India set was just a touch too high to maintain. South Africa reached 246 before India wrapped up the innings in the 46th over. The chase included strong partnerships but crucial wickets fell when South Africa needed the scoring to keep up.
The Bowling Sheet : Who Turned the Match for India?
Deepti Sharma was the game – changer with the ball — her figures read 9.3 – 0 – 39 – 5 in the final, a classic big – match five – for that swung the match India’s way. Other bowlers kept things tight in stretches and forced risky shots from the South African batters. The economy control in the middle overs and India’s ability to strike in bursts were the difference. Deepti’s performance across the tournament also made her Player of the Series, topping the wickets chart with consistent returns.
Tournament Context and Recent Head – to – Head Moments
This final felt like the peak of a tense rivalry. Both teams had moments in the tournament where they dominated — India’s batting depth and South Africa’s top – order grit were both on display. Looking back at recent meetings, this match stands out because of the big totals and the late – match bowling heroics ; the scorecard shows both teams trading aggressive spells and key partnerships that shaped the result. For folks tracking form, these scorecards give a clear snapshot of who’s peaking.
What to Watch Next for Both Teams and Odds – Friendly Angles
India head into a T20 series with Sri Lanka starting 21 December 2025, which is a chance to rotate the squad and give some bench players game time — a smart play after a long World Cup run. South Africa’s December fixtures (Ireland series matches on 5, 7 and 10 Dec 2025) will be a good tune – up window for their white – ball plans.
