Leading athletes set to represent their teams in the Women's World Cup tournament
Sri Lanka's veteran left-arm spinner, Inoka Ranaweera, will lead her country's spin attack in the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Ranaweera has amassed an impressive 80 wickets in as many One Day International (ODI) matches.
Meanwhile, in the batting department, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is a force to be reckoned with. With 509 runs in 14 World Cup games and over 3,800 ODI runs to her name, Athapaththu will be a key player for Sri Lanka.
Pakistan's left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu has also made a significant impact in the ODI format, with 98 wickets in 72 ODI matches. Bangladesh's Nahida Akter has rapidly risen into the world's top 10 with 69 wickets in 54 ODIs.
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt, currently one of the world's premier ODI batters, will also be a crucial player for her team. Sciver-Brunt, who is England's all-format captain, has 4092 ODI runs at a sizzling average of 46.50.
India's Deepti Sharma, an all-rounder, is set to play in her third World Cup. Sharma has struck 14 times for India in the 50-over event with her right-arm spin and has been rock-solid with the bat, scoring 278 runs across the World Cups in 2017 and 2022.
Australia's Ellyse Perry, an all-time great of the format, will be playing in her fifth World Cup. Perry has smashed 673 runs from 25 World Cup games. Ash Gardner, one of Australia's leading bowlers, has struck 101 times in just 77 games in the 50-over format with her spin wizardry.
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is 10 runs short of 4000 ODI runs with eight centuries. All-rounder Melie Kerr has 2167 ODI runs and is one wicket away from 100 scalps in the format. Jess Kerr, a 27-year-old New Zealand bowler, has 52 wickets in 39 ODIs and will be playing in her second World Cup.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt boasts a staggering 4519 runs in just 107 ODI games. Sidra Amin, Pakistan's most consistent ODI batter, has nearly 2000 ODI runs with four centuries to her name. Nigar Sultana, the captain of Bangladesh, has scored over 1,300 ODI runs and leads the side for the second consecutive time in World Cups.
Marizanne Kapp, South Africa all-rounder, has 167 ODI wickets and 32 wickets in 4 World Cups. Fatima Sana, Pakistan captain, has 63 wickets and close to 600 runs in ODIs.
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting event, with these talented players ready to showcase their skills on the global stage.
