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Preamble

Are you set for a new chapter? An unfamiliar winner engraved on the classic prize?

A sell-out crowd is gathered at the Navi Mumbai venue for these two sides, who turned over the established powers in their last-four clashes. Harmanpreet Kaur’s talented Indian side face the South African skipper’s under-the-radar South Africa – England and Australia watching from their sofas. Two inspirational skippers, the two lineups chock-a-block with talent.

This feels like a turning point. Join us as we monitor every ball.

India's Captain: Harmanpreet

Kaur, whose face tells numerous narratives, wept as India defeated Australia. She was more composed during the evening.

“I think the key factor is that we have to enjoy this since there is nothing bigger with this in our life as athletes and as a captain. So our focus is to cherish this event and continue setting manageable objectives that we must accomplish collectively instead of focusing on grander aims since you can attain significant milestones through reaching the small targets.”

“As an athlete, these occasions are very important. To overcome a side such as Australia, which is a big team and historically excelled in global tournaments. It’s not an easy thing to play and stay resilient against them. But I think clearing that barrier was extremely meaningful for everyone. I always tell my team that you don’t need to suppress feelings. If you want to cry, cry. Meanwhile, keep relishing. In my opinion there’s no greater accomplishment or moment for us. The match is significant and we’ll approach with identical attitude.”

Proteas Skipper: Laura

Plus some soothing calm from Wolvaardt.

“Mandla [Mashimbyi, the team’s head coach], usually provides the uplifting messages, the ‘you’re carrying your country’ sort of address. Then I believe I’d just come with a brief ‘keep cool, team’ to conclude. There will be a lot of noise, numerous activities, perhaps many changed schedules compared to normal in standard fixtures. However, ultimately, we must to do the basics during the entire contest, and maintain composure throughout. I believe merely enduring and keeping cool will help a long way in the final.”

“I’m trying not to think too far ahead; basically slow it down. I think the first time you reach the final, it feels like an enormous, rapid tournament. We must to decelerate and breathe deeply, and pray we can to accomplish that as a group.”

Game Overview

The match preview of today’s big match.

The Indian team seeks for ideal conclusion in historic Women’s World Championship final against South Africa.

Game Review

And a couple of analyses.

First Australia:

Australia’s Women’s World Cup loss reveals need for a reset – not total rebuild.

Following that, the English:

The UK team’s Ashes collapse and assessment was intended to change everything. Did it work?

• Women’s Global Tournament
• Women's cricket
• Cricket
• Indian women’s squad
• South Africa women's cricket team
• Australian sports