The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to be a thrilling event with India proudly as one of the two host countries, sharing hosting duties with Sri Lanka. This marks the fourth time India is hosting the prestigious tournament, with matches spread across iconic venues including Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Indore, while Sri Lanka will host matches primarily at Colombo.
With the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 just days away, India’s squad is stacked with talent, experience, and match-winners. Here is a top pick of Indian players who will be making the matches thrilling in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Top 3 Indian players to watch out:
1) Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, the majestic opening batter, continues to be the backbone of the Indian batting lineup. At 29 years old, this left-handed batter has played 108 ODIs, amassing 4,888 runs with the highest score of 136 and an impressive 13 centuries. Her recent fantastic century against Australia on September 20 in the third ODI, her 2nd consecutive, reaffirmed her status as a world-class player capable of dominating top bowlers at crucial moments.
This year, she has played 14 ODIs, amassing 928 runs with 4 centuries, including the highest score of 135, demonstrating remarkable consistency with a batting average of 66.28. Her first of the two centuries in the Australia series came on September 17 in the second ODI, helping her reclaim the No. 1 ranked ODI batter globally, capable of dominating top bowlers at crucial moments.
2) Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma, the phenomenal all-rounder, is another key asset. At 28, Deepti has played over 112 ODIs, scoring 2,452 runs, including a century, and has taken 140 wickets with her right-arm off break bowling, boasting a best figure of 6/20. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds immense balance and dynamism to the Indian side, promising nail-biting overs and critical breakthroughs that could turn matches in India’s favour.
This year, Deepti played 14 ODIs, scoring 381 runs with a top score of 93 and taking 17 wickets in total, with her best bowling performance this year being 3/27. Her dual ability to contribute with both bat and ball proves her as a crucial player to the Indian side.
3) Sneh Rana
In the bowling attack, Sneh Rana has emerged as a powerful force. In 38 ODI matches, she has scored 281 runs and taken 50 wickets.
This year, Sneh played 11 matches, taking 21 wickets, and achieving the best bowling figure of her career, 5/43. Her ability to pick crucial wickets and chip in valuable lower order runs makes her an indispensable player who is impressing fans and opponents alike with her fighting spirit and effectiveness in high-pressure situations
India has a great legacy in women’s cricket but has yet to lift the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy. The Indian women’s team has reached the final twice, in 2005 and 2017, but unfortunately missed out on claiming the title both times.
As the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 approaches, the entire team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur is filled with hope and determination to achieve this historic milestone for India. Their teamwork and positive approach will be leading India’s dream of winning its very first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy.
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