Women aim to shatter the last obstacle in the Women's World Cup, according to India.
India's Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Squad Announced
India's Women's ODI cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, is ready to take on the world in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2025. The squad, which includes vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), and emerging star Pratika Rawal, has been selected with a focus on continuity and some tough decisions yet to be made.
Harmanpreet Kaur: The Steady Hand
Harmanpreet Kaur, who leads the team as captain, is brimming with renewed confidence following a successful 2025 season. She is expected to anchor the middle order, providing stability and experience.
Smriti Mandhana: The Pivotal Top-Order Batter
Smriti Mandhana continues as vice-captain and a key top-order batter. She averages over 43 at home conditions and is preparing for her third ODI World Cup.
Pratika Rawal: The Breakout Star
Pratika Rawal has emerged as a breakout star, known for her technically sound and effective batting approach.
Shafali Verma and Renuka Thakur: The Uncertainties
The inclusion of Shafali Verma and pace bowler Renuka Thakur remains uncertain due to their recent inconsistent performances and injury layoff, respectively.
The Official Announcement
The BCCI selectors, headed by Neetu David, will officially announce the squad on August 19.
The Tournament
The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 begins on September 30, with India hosting all matches except Pakistan's, which will be held in Colombo. The compromise deal allows both India and Pakistan to play at neutral venues in multi-nation tournaments.
India's Confidence Boost
India goes into the tournament with strong recent results, including wins against England and in the tri-series with Sri Lanka and South Africa. This boost in confidence, coupled with home advantage, makes India a strong contender for the trophy.
Smriti Mandhana: Calmness and Change in Mindset
Smriti Mandhana, the India opener, expressed a sense of calmness in her approach to the game and spoke about the change in mindset the team has seen over the years.
Harmanpreet Kaur: Aiming for Victory
Harmanpreet Kaur expressed hope that this time India will give their 100 percent and finally win the World Cup. She also stated that playing in front of a home crowd is special and that World Cups are always special, with the team aiming to do something special for the country.
The Countdown Begins
The 13th edition of the women's 50-over tournament begins on September 30, marking the start of an exciting journey for the Indian team. The team aims to leverage its momentum and home advantage to contend strongly for the trophy.
The India Women's ODI cricket team, preparing for the International Sports event, the ODI World Cup 2025, will be representing their country under Captain Harmanpreet Kaur. In the tournament, India, known for their recent impressive performance against teams like England and South Africa, hopes to Kaur's steady leadership and emerging stars such as Pratika Rawal contribute to winning their first World Cup title.
