Women’s cricket will witness a historic climax when India and South Africa meet in Sunday’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final at DY Patil Sports Academy, with both teams competing for their maiden title and the chance to become only the fourth nation after Australia, England and New Zealand to win the coveted trophy in the tournament’s 52-year history.

While this is South Africa’s first appearance in a 50-over World Cup final, the Women in Blue will be competing for the third time, having played in the tournament’s summit clash in 2005 and 2017. Led by former skipper Mithali Raj on both occasions, the Indian side failed to get their hands on the coveted silverware, losing to Australia in 2005 and to hosts England in 2017.

However, the stakes are higher this time, with three-time champions

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