The DY Patil Cricket Stadium is covered with dark clouds and rain has played a key role as the toss has already been delayed due to a wet outfield. For today, if the game is cancelled, the game will be carried forward to the reserve day as per the rules.
India qualified for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final after defeating powerful 7-time world champions Australia in this format. Indian women chased a record total of 339, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur leading the way.
South Africa, on the other hand, defeated another World Cup giant, English Women, to enter the ICC Women’s World Cup final for the first time. With so many great cricketers from both the sides, exciting cricket action is sure to be seen.
Rain caused disruption in DY Patil Stadium
The weather in Navi Mumbai has always played havoc with crucial moments of the game and this time too, the weather has ruined the initial joy of the fans who were there to watch India Women lift the World Cup title.
DY Patil Stadium is facing continuous heavy rain. Even weather forecasts showed that there would be 63% rainfall on the day of the Women’s World Cup final. There is also a slight chance of storms, and a stop-start game can be expected at the DY Patil Stadium.
The latest update from Cricbuzz revealed that rain has arrived at the DY Patil Stadium again, and both the Indian and South African players are eagerly waiting for the toss proceedings to begin.
What if India vs South Africa match is washed out?
The World Cup final could be canceled entirely due to weather; However, the organisers, anticipating anything happening on such an important occasion, have already opted for a reserved day.
November 03, which is Monday, will serve as the second day for the Women’s World Cup final if the opening match day on Sunday is washed out due to rain. As per ICC rules, each side is required to play at least 20 overs to produce a decisive result in the World Cup final.
If the reserve day at the DY Patil Stadium is ruined due to rain, then for the first time in the World Cup, two teams will share the title.
Women’s World Cup sees 297% increase in prize money
BCCI announced a whopping amount of Rs 125 crore for its players and support staff of the Indian women’s team for the World Cup if they defeat South Africa and win their first World Cup title.
While the BCCI has considered paying equal salaries to men and women cricketers, the ICC has increased their amount to $13.88 million, which is 297% more than the previous edition of the women’s tournament. This is more than the $10 million committed by the ICC for the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023.
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