As india prepares to face south africa in the Women’s world cup 2025 Final, fans are buzzing with excitement — but also anxiety. The weather forecast shows a chance of rain on match day, raising one big question:
👉 What happens if the final is washed out? Who takes home the trophy?
Here’s a complete breakdown of the official ICC rain rules and possible outcomes.
🌧️ 1. What If Rain Interrupts the Match?
· If rain temporarily stops play, umpires and ground staff will work to resume the match as soon as possible.
· The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will come into play to adjust target scores if overs are reduced.
· A minimum of 20 overs per side is required to constitute a valid match in an ODI final.
⏱️ 2. What If Rain Prevents Completion on the Scheduled Day?
· The ICC has a reserve day for the world cup final.
· If rain washes out play on the main day, the match will continue or restart on the reserve day from where it left off.
🏆 3. What If the Rain Washes Out Both Days?
If rain washes out both the scheduled day and the reserve day, the ICC’s official rule comes into effect:
· The team finishing higher in the group stage or Super Six standings will be declared the winner.
👉 So, if India finished above South Africa in the group or Super Six points table, India would be awarded the world cup trophy in case of a complete washout.
☔ 4. What If The Match Is Interrupted Midway and Cannot Resume?
· If both teams have batted for more than 20 overs, the result will be determined by the DLS method.
· If the DLS cannot produce a result due to insufficient overs, the match moves to the reserve day.
💬 5. Why Fans Are Nervous
· Weather forecasts indicate scattered thunderstorms around match hours.
· With india aiming for their first-ever world cup title, and south africa playing their first final, rain could play a crucial role in deciding cricket history.
🌟 Final Word: All Eyes on the Sky and the Scoreboard
The Women’s world cup Final promises high drama — both on and off the field.
If the skies stay clear, we could witness history being made. But if rain intervenes, the team with the better tournament record could lift the coveted trophy without a ball being bowled.
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