As the stage is set for a historic showdown at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, both India and South Africa will battle for their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s India booked its place in the grand finale in spectacular fashion, pulling off a record-breaking run chase against tournament favourite Australia in the semifinal at the same venue.

South Africa, meanwhile, made a strong statement by thrashing England by 125 runs, avenging its opening-match defeat in emphatic style.

With both teams in red-hot form and chasing a maiden crown, Sunday’s final promises to be one for the ages. Before the two sides lock horns, here’s a look at their head-to-head record and key stats ahead of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final.

IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

In 34 One-Day Internationals between the two nations, India holds the upper hand, having won 20 matches, while South Africa has claimed 13 victories.

One match ended with no result. The most recent encounter saw South Africa edge India by three wickets in Visakhapatnam earlier this year, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the final.

IND-W vs SA-W in ODI World Cups

The teams have faced each other six times in the Women’s ODI World Cup, with both sides winning three matches each.

The last World Cup meeting also went South Africa’s way — a close three-wicket victory — underlining how finely balanced this rivalry has become in recent years.

Most Runs in IND-W vs SA-W ODIs

Leading the charts is Smriti Mandhana, who has scored 929 runs in 19 innings against South Africa at an impressive average of 51.61 and a strike rate of 90.72, with a highest score of 136.

Veteran Mithali Raj follows with 882 runs in 24 innings, averaging 46.42, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has amassed 811 runs at an average of 50.68, including a top score of 103*. Together, these three stalwarts have been India’s backbone in encounters against South Africa.

Most Wickets in IND-W vs SA-W ODIs

Among bowlers, the legendary Jhulan Goswami leads the tally with 34 wickets in 20 matches, averaging just 18.11 with an economy rate of 3.64, and best figures of 4/24.

For South Africa, Shabnim Ismail has been their strike weapon, taking 25 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 23.68.

India’s Shikha Pandey has also been a key performer, claiming 25 wickets in 14 matches at an impressive average of 17.68, including best figures of 4/34.

As India and South Africa prepare to script a new chapter in women’s cricket history, the numbers show just how evenly poised this rivalry is. With both teams eyeing their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title, all eyes will be on Navi Mumbai for what could be a defining moment in the sport’s journey.