A tense wait continues at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as persistent rain has delayed the toss for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India Women and South Africa Women. With fans packing the stands and players eagerly waiting, the weather has taken centre stage on the most important day of the tournament.
Ground staff have had a busy afternoon, with covers constantly being removed and re-applied as intermittent showers disrupt preparations. The drainage system remains efficient, but the continuous drizzle and sudden heavy bursts are making progress stop-start.
Weather timeline so far
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2.10pm local: Covers remain fully on; toss already unlikely on time.
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2.17pm local: Blue skies spotted; covers begin coming off.
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2.23pm local: Umpires inspect; puddles visible near ropes.
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2.26pm local: Match officials announce 3pm toss, 3:30pm start plan.
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2.34pm local: Rain returns. Covers fly back on; umbrellas up again.
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4:55pm local / 09:25 GMT: Umpires enter with umbrellas —
“It is BUCKETING DOWN folks!” Another delay confirmed.
For now, both teams remain indoors, going through light warm-ups and discussions while keeping a close watch on the sky.
South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk stays composed
“Simplicity is everything. Both teams want it badly, but today is about staying in the moment… a bad performance doesn’t define us. Yes, we beat India in the group stage, but today is a new day.”
She added that belief, composure and clarity have driven South Africa into the final after early setbacks in the group stage.
India’s Amanjot Kaur: ‘We are excited, but bored inside’
“We are very excited, but it’s raining outside and we are holding our nerves. We are getting bored and just want to step out.”
On her semifinal heroics and keeping her injury secret at home:
“I wanted to finish it myself this time… my family didn’t know I was injured, they’ll find out now through media.”
When can we expect the toss?
Officials are continuing inspections as rain fluctuates between light drizzle and heavy bursts. With good drainage and super-soppers in action, a quick turnaround is possible if the skies clear.
However, for now, the toss remains pending with no new official time announced beyond the initial 3pm plan.
A reserve day is available if required, but fans — and both teams — are hoping for action today.
