India vs South Africa is the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final no one expected but everyone is looking forward to.
India’s semifinal run-chase to beat seven-time champions Australia was more than just a record in women’s ODI cricket, it delivered the crossover moment for the women’s game for the country’s national sport. More than 35,000 watched on – and millions more on live streams at home – utterly transfixed as Jemimah Rodrigues’ superb unbeaten 127 proved the bedrock of a stunning five-wicket victory that invoked the spirit of 2017’s semifinal defeat of the Aussies. Now, the Women in Blue want to go one better than eight years ago to win the final and catapult themselves to sporting immortality. Deepti Sharma is the joint-leading wicket taker this tournament, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur played herself back into form with a run-a-ball 89 against Australia.
South Africa made their own slice of history, as the Proteas roared to a 125-run defeat of England and reach a 50-over world final for the first time. Captain Laura Wolvaardt’s 169 was magnificent enough, but the 69 runs she added from just 28 deliveries after reaching three figures was nothing short of staggering to take the semifinal away from the four-time world champions. Marizanne Kapp’s figures of five for 20 strangled England’s attempted run-chase before it got going – the latter for 1-3 at one stage. Kapp, the leading wicket taker ever in this format, will now seek another stellar showing to win the women’s side’s first major 50-over honor.
South Africa won a tight group stage match between the sides by three wickets, so will it be revenge or repeat for hosts India?
Read on, and we will show you how to watch the the India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final wherever you are, including free options.
Can I stream India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final for free?
ICC TV are showing free streams of the Women’s Cricket World Cup final between India and South Africa in a host of countries across the world — check the full list here to see if you can watch for free.
Alternatively, you can stream for free on Prime Video in Australia — all you will need is an Amazon account.
Outside any of these countries right now? No worries, you can still stream the action by using a VPN – more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch any India vs South Africa stream
If you’re keen to watch the cricket but you’re away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you’re not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock streaming platforms – and right now you can save 70%.
How to watch India vs South Africa in the US
In the US, cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, including India vs South Africa.
If you don’t have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV’s Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Outside the US right now? You can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.
How to watch India vs South Africa in the UK
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, including India vs South Africa, is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK. Sky TV subscribers can tune in on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.
If you’re on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sky Sports’ coverage.
How to watch India vs South Africa in India
The big Disney Hotstar and JioCinema merger means cricket fans in India need to pay to watch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, including the India vs South Africa semi-final.
You’ll need Star Sports to tune in on TV, or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
Visiting the US from India? Use NordVPN to access your usual streaming service while away.
How to watch India vs South Africa in Australia
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, including India vs South Africa, is available for FREE via Amazon Prime Video. All you need is an Amazon account and you can watch all of the action.
Are you an Aussie abroad, or from a country where ICC TV is available? Use a VPN to watch your free cricket stream when abroad.
India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final 2025 Q+A
What time does the India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final start?
Dates: Sunday, November 2
Time: Play is due to start 9.30am GMT/ 5.30am ET.
Which venue is being used for the India vs South Africa ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final?
The India vs South Africa semi-final at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is being held at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India.
Who won the group stage fixture?
South Africa won the sides’ group stage fixture by three wickets after inserting India, who scored 251 all out in 49.5 overs. Helped by Nadine de Klerk unbeaten 84, the Proteas knocked off the total with seven balls remaining and three wickets in hand.
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