The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 concluded in unforgettable way, with India lifting their first-ever ICC trophy after years of perseverance and growth. Every team displayed remarkable resilience, hard work, and pure passion for the game, but a select few players stood above the rest with their match winning performances and consistent brilliance. To honor these exceptional talents, the ICC unveiled the official Team of the Tournament, celebrating those who defined this World Cup through skill, determination, and unforgettable moments.
Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament features six players from the thrilling final between India and South Africa. India, the newly crowned champions, have three representatives Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and the sensational Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma. Runners-up South Africa also have three stars in the lineup, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt. The rest of the team includes standout names from Australia, England, and Pakistan.
1. Smriti Mandhana (India)
Smriti Mandhana once again proved her stature as India’s most reliable opener. With 434 runs at an average of 54.25, she finished as the tournament’s second highest scorer. Her elegant century (109) against New Zealand was a standout moment, complemented by consistent scores against top teams like 80 and 88 runs against Australia and England respectively. Calm, fluent, and confident Mandhana was the driving force at the top of India’s order.
2. Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – Captain
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt led by example throughout the campaign. Amassing a record 571 runs, most in a single season so far, at an average of 71.37, she produced two centuries in the knockout stages, including a brilliant 169 in the semi-final versus England that helped South Africa secure their very first ODI finals spot. Her 101 in the final gave a good fight to opposition showing her resilience. Her historic run tally not only earned her the captaincy of this elite XI but also reaffirmed her place among modern greats.
3. Jemimah Rodrigues (India)
Accumulating 292 runs at an average of 58.40, she demonstrated the composure and flair that have become her trademark. Jemimah Rodrigues delivered one of the standout performances of the entire tournament with her unbeaten 127 in the semi-final against Australia, the knock carried India into the final, completing the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history. Rodrigues’ consistency through key middle-order innings made her indispensable to India’s success.
4. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
A veteran of five World Cups, Marizanne Kapp combined experience with excellence once again. She scored 208 runs including two half centuries and took 12 wickets, showcasing her all-round value. Her semi-final heroics of 5/20 with the ball and a crucial 42 with the bat propelled South Africa to the title clash. Ever dependable, Kapp proved why she remains the heartbeat of the Proteas setup.
5. Ash Gardner (Australia)
Australia’s Ash Gardner delivered a complete performance, scoring 328 runs at a stunning average of 82 along with seven wickets. She smashed two centuries, including a record fast hundred off 69 balls against England, and a 115 vs New Zealand rescuing Australia from trouble on both occasions as she consistently performed under pressure. Her all-round brilliance reminded everyone of her match-winning ability on the biggest stage.
6. Deepti Sharma (India) – Player of the Tournament
Deepti Sharma was India’s engine of success, excelling with both bat and ball. With 215 runs and 22 wickets at 20.40, she stood tall as the Player of the Tournament. She is also the first player ever, male or female, in World Cup history to score over 200 runs and take 20 plus wickets. Her 5/39 and crucial 58 in the final against South Africa summarized her immense impact. Deepti’s calm under pressure and consistency made her India’s most valuable player of the campaign.
7. Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
Annabel Sutherland shone with the ball, finishing as Australia’s leading wicket taker with 17 wickets at just 15.82. Her five-wicket haul against India and unbeaten 98 against England highlighted her reliability with both bat and ball. Sutherland’s consistency made her one of Australia’s most dependable performers throughout the tournament.
8. Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
Nadine de Klerk quietly turned heads with her all-round contributions, scoring 208 runs and taking nine wickets. Her fearless 84* off 54 balls against India in the group stage was one of the tournament’s most entertaining knocks, complemented by two wickets in the same match. De Klerk’s aggressive style and lower-order resilience added depth to the South African side.
9. Sidra Nawaz (Pakistan) – Wicketkeeper
Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz was a revelation behind the stumps, recording eight dismissals, including four stumpings and four catches. Although Pakistan didn’t reach the knockouts, her sharp reflexes and agility were unmatched. Her lightning-fast stumping of Kim Garth against Australia stood out as one of the most remarkable moments of the tournament.
10. Alana King (Australia)
Alana King etched her name into the history books with a record breaking 7/18 against South Africa the best bowling figures ever in Women’s World Cup history and by any Australian in ODIs. Ending with 13 wickets at 17.38, King remained a constant threat and even showcased her batting skills with a half century against Pakistan.
11. Sophie Ecclestone (England)
Sophie Ecclestone reaffirmed her dominance as the world’s top ranked ODI bowler with 16 wickets at the average of 14.25. Her economical spells and vital breakthroughs powered England to the semi-finals. A superb 4/44 against South Africa highlighted her control and ability to deliver in crucial moments.
12th Player – Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
Nat Sciver-Brunt once again underlined her class as one of the best all-rounders in world cricket. With 262 runs at 43.66 and nine wickets, she carried England’s campaign with determination. Her century against Sri Lanka and gritty half-century in the semi-final against South Africa reflected her consistency and leadership under pressure.
The 2025 edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup will be remembered as a milestone for the sport, a tournament filled with thrilling contests, record-breaking performances, and inspiring stories. The players named in the Team of the Tournament embody the spirit of modern women’s cricket: fearless, competitive, and unrelenting in pursuit of excellence. As India celebrates a historic triumph, these standout performers have ensured that this World Cup will be etched in cricketing history for years to come.
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