Women’s World Cup 2025 Final Weather Report: Will rain disrupt India vs South Africa clash in Navi Mumbai?

Ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai, showers are possible though forecast remains mostly clear.

India Image | BCCI on X

The anticipation for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final is at its peak as India Women and South Africa Women prepare for a historic showdown at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. The atmosphere is electric, the stage is set, but there’s still one unpredictable factor hovering over the contest: the weather.

While rain has been a concern in recent days, forecasts suggest that the final should go ahead largely without major interruptions. According to ESPNcricinfo, the weather for Sunday looks “mostly clear”, though a few passing showers cannot be ruled out during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Watch the India W vs South Africa W ICC ODI World Cup 2025 Final online

Rain threat overshadows the big final

The Navi Mumbai weather is expected to remain hot and humid, with temperatures touching 35–37°C during the day and dropping to around 26°C by night. The risk of rain is expected to be around 20–30%, mostly between 2 PM and 6 PM, coinciding with the game’s prime hours. Fortunately, these are predicted to be short spells of drizzle rather than heavy downpours, meaning any interruptions should be brief.

The DY Patil Stadium’s drainage system has performed efficiently throughout the tournament, and curators are confident of ensuring quick resumption in case of light rain. However, if conditions worsen or play cannot be completed, the ICC has scheduled a reserve day (Monday, November 3) for the final. The reserve day rules allow the game to continue from the exact point it stopped, ensuring a fair outcome.

From a strategic standpoint, captains may look to factor in weather conditions when making toss decisions. Teams might prefer bowling first to take advantage of any moisture or to better manage the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method in case of rain interruptions.

Where to watch the India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match online?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match online on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

Read Also: 7 Indians who captained India in all formats (men's)

Share