NAVI: India Women stand at 200 for three after 35 overs in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is now crucial for India after Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues departed in quick succession.

Pacer Ayabonga Khaka produced two crucial breakthroughs to bring her side back into the contest.

After India got off to a strong start, Khaka first dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues for 24 off 37 balls. The right-hander, who was one of India’s heroes in the semi-final, drove uppishly and found the fielder at cover.

The on-field umpire referred the catch upstairs, and after a brief check, it was given out, a much-needed wicket for South Africa as India stood at 171 for 3 in 29.4 overs.

Khaka struck again soon after, removing the in-form Shafali Verma fo

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