He ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 end you will see India colliding with South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, both chasing their first title.
India reach the final after a historic chase against Australia, fueled by Jemimah Rodrigues’ century and Harmanpreet Kaur’s batting power. South Africa, led by those in form Laura WolvaardtThey have a balanced attack led by versatile players Marianne Kapp.
The influence of the dew factor during the India vs Australia semi-final in Navi Mumbai
the second ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final At the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on October 30, India secured a historic victory by chasing Australia’s mammoth total of 338. The result was deeply influenced by the Dew Factor that emerged under the lights at night. Australia’s decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be a critical tactical error, as the heavy dew made the ball slippery and difficult for their players, particularly the spinners, to grip effectively.
This struggle led to a loss of control over line and length, which was reflected in the high number of 26 extras awarded (including 17 open), giving away crucial runs to the chasing side. On the contrary, the wet surface and slippery ball created a batting advantage for the Indian chasers, particularly Rodrigues (127 not out) and Harmanpreet (89), allowing the ball to slide cleanly onto the bat. The record chase of 339, the highest in women’s ODI history, was made possible by the combination of a flat, high-scoring pitch and the overwhelming influence of dew, which turned the second innings into a significantly favorable batting proposition.
Key Facts: The Effect of Dew Factor on Hunting
| Key fact | Observation and impact on the result of the match. |
| match result | India successfully pursued 339, setting a new record for the most successful chase in womenny ODI and their World Cup qualifying history. |
| Australian release decision | Chosen to bat first, but this became a tactical error as the settled dew at night, committing his strength to bowling. |
| The bowler’s struggle | The heavy dew made the ball slippery and wet, causing Australian bowlers (especially spinners) to have enormous difficulty with grip, control and delivery of their lines. |
| Extras granted | Australia gave away 26 extras (including 17 open), a direct result of the wet ball, providing crucial and undeserved runs to the Indian total. |
| batting advantage | The slippery conditions caused the ball to slide towards the bat for the Indian batsmen, allowing Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur to time their shots effectively for a successful chase. |
India vs South Africa CWC 2025 Final: Preview
The most influential environmental factor in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final will be the heavy dew that is expected to settle on the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai during the second innings under floodlights. The combination of high humidity and the venue’s coastal proximity in late October/early November ensures a slippery, wet pitch and a ball that is extremely difficult for players to control as the match progresses into the evening. This phenomenon has proven to be a defining feature of night games at this venue throughout the tournament, heavily skewing the advantage towards the chasing side.
The main impact is felt by the bowlers, particularly the spinners, who form the backbone of India and South Africa’s middle-order attack. Deepti Sharma (India) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (South Africa) will find it almost impossible to grip the ball to spin, fly and perform subtle variations, effectively turning the red-soil court into an unresponsive court. For seamers like Renuka Singh Thakur and Ayabonga Khaka, executing precise lines and lengths, or bowlers and slower balls, becomes a big challenge. Instead, the ball glides over the bat more smoothly, making it easier for batsmen in the second innings to time their shots and find the boundary on a generally flat surface with fast outfields. This marked difference in playing conditions between the two innings makes the toss a critical moment, forcing the winning captain to choose to bowl first to take advantage of better batting conditions later.
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Dew Factor – Navi Mumbai Final Conditions
The expected impact of dew factor is summarized in the following table:
| Condition/Phase | Impact on the game | Strategic implication |
| Effect time | It begins to set in the late afternoon (Second innings). | The winner of the draw will play first. |
| Throw and ball | The ball becomes slippery and heavy due to the humidity of the air and the field. | The efficiency of spinners is drastically reduced; the grip becomes impossible. |
| Wadding | The ball skids on the bat; reduces variations; quick gardens. | The chasing team gains a significant advantage; scoring runs becomes easier. |
| Target score | The team batting first should aim for a score significantly above average (e.g. 300+) to neutralize the dew effect. | Marker pressure alone is less effective in a dew-affected chase. |
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
