The stage is set, and the stakes are sky-high as the Women’s World Cup heads into its final league clash. While the semi-finalists are already decided, Saturday’s showdown at Holkar Stadium in Indore promises fireworks. South Africa and Australia lock horns not just for pride, but to claim the coveted top spot—while India, having secured the fourth seed with a 53-run DLS win over New Zealand, watches on, ready to see who they’ll face next.

Australia, the defending champions, carry an aura of invincibility. Their last ODI World Cup defeat came eight years ago when Harmanpreet Kaur’s stunning 171 in Derby knocked them out of the semis. Since then, they have been untouchable—winning 14 of their last 15 matches, with only one rain-ruined clash against Sri Lanka marring the perfect record.

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