Navi Mumbai: Indian women’s cricket stands on the brink of a watershed moment, reminiscent of the men’s historic 1983 triumph, with the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side determined to end its ICC trophy drought when it faces a formidable South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final here Sunday.

The 13th edition of the World Cup is guaranteed to crown a new champion — between third-time finalists India and first-time finalists South Africa — both riding on the back of remarkable campaigns.

A title triumph could trigger an unprecedented surge of interest in women’s cricket in India, inspiring a new generation of young girls to take up the sport — perhaps even more than the advent of the Women’s Premier League did three seasons ago.

But the hosts will need to quickly move past their emotionally dr

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