India Women vs Nepal Women Final, Kho Kho World Cup 2025: All you need to know
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The first-ever Women's Kho Kho World Cup champions will be decided today, January 19, 2025, as India faces Nepal in a high-stakes final at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Here's a detailed preview and all the essential information about the match, including squads, timings, and live streaming details.
Road to the Final
India Women:
India has been the standout team of the tournament, consistently delivering dominant performances. Their campaign began with a thumping 175-18 victory over South Korea in the Group A opener. They followed it up with decisive wins against Iran (100-16) and Malaysia (100-20). In the quarterfinals, they overwhelmed Bangladesh 109-16, and in the semifinals, they cruised past South Africa, limiting them to just 16 points against India’s 66.
Nepal Women:
Nepal has also been impressive, topping Group C and displaying their attacking prowess. They registered 100+ scores against Sri Lanka (110-10) and Iran (103-8) in the knockout stages. Dominant victories over Bhutan (83-24), Germany (73-34), and Bangladesh (83-24) highlighted their journey to the final.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Trophy Installation Ceremony: 5:30 PM IST
Women's Final: 6:00 PM IST
Chief Guest Felicitation: 7:15 PM IST
Men's Final: 7:45 PM IST
Prize Distribution Ceremony: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
Squads
India Women:
Captain: Priyanka Ingle
Key Players: Ashwini Shinde, Reshma Rathore, Bhilar Devjibhai, Nirmala Bhati
Nepal Women:
Captain: Saraswati Kadayat
Key Players: Manmati Dhami, Puja Od, Asha Tharu, Deepa BK
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Television Broadcast:
Available on Star Sports Network and DD Sports.
Online Streaming:
Watch live on Disney Plus Hotstar (app and website).
A Historic Finale
Both teams have shown exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, making this final a must-watch event. Stay tuned as India and Nepal vie for the prestigious title and make history as the first-ever Women's Kho Kho World Cup champions.