Weather Concerns Overshadow World Cup Final
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final is on the edge as rain threatens to disrupt the crucial clash between India Women and South Africa Women. Both teams are eager to secure their first World Cup title, making this a highly anticipated match. The looming weather conditions have created uncertainty among fans and players alike.
Rain Forecasts for November 1
According to AccuWeather, the probability of rain is substantial:
| Time | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm Chance |
|---|
| Day | 63% | 13% |
| Evening | 40% | 8% |
With maximum temperatures reaching 32°C and minimums at 25°C, the humid and variable sky may lead to short interruptions during the game. However, the experts also mention that a complete washout is less likely compared to previous encounters.
Backup Plans in Place
If rain indeed washes out the Women’s World Cup 2025 final, a reserve day is scheduled, pushing the match to Monday, November 3. Nevertheless, forecasts indicate a 55% chance of rain for that day, keeping the teams on alert.
Here’s a look at the squads:
India Women
- Shafali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (w)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Radha Yadav
- Kranti Gaud
- Shree Charani
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Sneh Rana
- Harleen Deol
- Arundhati Reddy
- Uma Chetry
South Africa Women
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sinalo Jafta (w)
- Annerie Dercksen
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Masabata Klaas
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Nondumiso Shangase
- Karabo Meso