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    Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd pressure could work in our favour’, says SA skipper Wolvaardt ahead of fin
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    Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd Pressure Could Work In Our Favour’, Says SA Skipper Wolvaardt Ahead Of Final With India

    By IANS News November 01, 2025 • 22:00 PM View: 536
    DY Patil Stadium: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes that the intense home support India will enjoy in Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could actually work to her team’s advantage. As the Proteas prepare for their maiden World Cup final, Wolvaardt said that the capacity crowd and the expectations surrounding the hosts might add an extra layer of pressure on India.

    “It’s going to be a very exciting opportunity, but at the same time I think it puts a lot of pressure on them as well,” Wolvaardt said on the eve of the final. “They have the whole country behind them and are sort of expected to win. I guess so. Yeah, I think it sort of plays in our favour, hopefully. We’re very excited for the game. They’re a very good side. We’re going to have to play some really good cricket to beat them, but we’re really excited for the opportunity.”

    The final will mark a clash between two teams chasing history — India aiming for their first world title in women’s cricket, and South Africa looking to lift their maiden World Cup trophy. Interestingly, South Africa have held the upper hand in previous World Cup meetings, leading the head-to-head 3-0. However, Wolvaardt was quick to dismiss any talk of past dominance, emphasising that finals demand a fresh mindset.

    TAGS Laura Wolvaardt DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai South Africa ICC Women World Cup Both India
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