Overview
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her side is charged up and focused on finally “feeling what it is to win” after past near misses.
- The BCCI released a video of men’s stars, including Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, urging the team to enjoy the occasion and back themselves.
- India arrive on the back of a record semi-final chase of 339 against Australia, led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ 127 not out and Harmanpreet’s 89.
- South Africa play their first ODI World Cup final, led by tournament top-scorer Laura Wolvaardt, after a dominant semi-final win over England.
- Pundits weighed selection calls before the toss, with Aakash Chopra proposing Sneh Rana for added batting depth, as fans and public figures across India rallied support.