Overview
- India advanced with a record women’s ODI chase against Australia, driven by Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89.
- Harmanpreet called herself an emotional leader, saying players are free to cry if they need to, while outlining recovery and focus sessions before the final.
- Ticket demand for the DY Patil Stadium finale has surged, with players fielding requests and local reports noting higher rates than earlier tournament matches.
- Members of the men’s team, including Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, sent BCCI video messages urging the side to enjoy the occasion and back themselves.
- India enter their third Women’s ODI World Cup final seeking a first title, as South Africa contest a maiden ODI final in Navi Mumbai with a new champion guaranteed.