The countdown is on. England have confirmed their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side. The global event begins on September 30, and England’s first outing will be against South Africa.
The year 2025 has been a mixed one for England, with 4 wins from 9 games, including a tough 0-3 Ashes defeat in January that triggered sweeping changes. The loss saw long-time skipper Heather Knight step aside, handing leadership to Sciver-Brunt, while Charlotte Edwards replaced Jon Lewis as head coach.
Despite the challenges, a few players have stood tall. Amy Jones leads the run charts for the year with 411 runs, just ahead of Sciver-Brunt with 396. On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone continues her dominance with 12 wickets from 6 matches, followed by Linsey Smith’s 10 wickets in just 4 games.
The Ashes against Australia in January was a tough beginning, ending in a 0-3 loss. Sciver-Brunt scored 115 runs in the series, while Ecclestone claimed 7 wickets. In May–June, they hosted West Indies and responded with a commanding 3-0 sweep. Jones starred with 251 runs, Beaumont added 213, while Smith impressed with 7 wickets from 2 games.
England’s squad for Women’s World Cup 2025:
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
When India toured England in July, the hosts went down 1-2, but Sciver-Brunt once again led from the front with 160 runs, while Ecclestone bagged 5 wickets.
Since finishing as runners-up in the 2022 edition in New Zealand, England have played 41 ODIs, winning only 25. They remain one of the most successful sides in the competition’s history, having lifted the trophy four times — in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017. The most memorable of these triumphs came in 2017 at Lord’s, when they edged India by 9 runs in a dramatic final.
Before the World Cup begins, England will test themselves in two crucial warm-ups against India on 25th September and Australia on 27th September.
England’s Fixtures at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025:
3 October – vs South Africa (Bengaluru)
7 October – vs Bangladesh (Guwahati)
11 October – vs Sri Lanka (Guwahati)
15 October – vs Pakistan (Colombo)
19 October – vs India (Indore)
22 October – vs Australia (Indore)
26 October – vs New Zealand (Guwahati)
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