Just when it looked like the ICC Women’s World Cup Final between India and South Africa would finally get underway, rain has played spoilsport yet again.
Earlier, match officials confirmed that the toss would take place at 4:32 PM local time and the first ball would be bowled at 5 PM, with no overs reduced at that stage. Players and umpires were seen preparing, and there was a growing buzz among fans inside DY Patil Stadium.
However, moments before the scheduled start, another spell of rain arrived, forcing ground staff to rush the covers back on. The super soppers are at work once again as the outfield takes more water.
What seemed like the final clearance has now turned into another frustrating delay. Fans who had begun to settle in for a thrilling evening of cricket now wait anxiously as clouds hover again. The umpires will reassess conditions shortly, and a revised start time is expected based on weather improvement.
For now, the match remains on standby — and the final continues to wait for its first ball.
More updates to follow as soon as conditions improve.
