The Indian women’s squad for the World Cup 2025 boasts a blend of seasoned stars and promising newcomers under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has prioritized experience and fresh talent, aiming for a well-rounded and competitive lineup. Set to begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30.
India Women Cricket Team Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
IND-W Playing 11 for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
- Smriti Mandhana: Smriti Mandhana has been confirmed as the opening batter for India in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 and is also the team’s vice-captain. She enters the tournament in outstanding form, having scored 628 runs at an average of 57.09 in ODIs this year, and is expected to provide strong starts for the Indian team.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 102 | 4473 | 136 | 11 | 31 | 46.59 | 87.8 |
- Pratika Rawal: Pratika Rawal has been confirmed as one of the openers for India in the Women’s World Cup 2025. She has earned her spot due to consistent performances, scoring 703 runs in 14 ODIs at an average of 54.07, replacing Shafali Verma who has struggled with form. Paired with senior opener Smriti Mandhana, Rawal is seen as a reliable and key player in India’s quest to win the World Cup on home soil.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 13 | 677 | 154 | 1 | 5 | 52.08 | NA |
- Harleen Deol: Harleen Deol has secured the No. 3 batting position for India in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which will be held on home soil. She has been a consistent performer at No. 3. Her stability and form make her the front-runner to anchor India’s top order in the tournament.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 27 | 806 | 115 | 1 | 3 | 33.58 | 77.12 |
- Harmanpreet Kaur: Harmanpreet Kaur will bat at No. 4 for India and lead the team as captain in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, held in India. This will be her fifth World Cup, and she aims to contribute significantly to her home team’s quest for their maiden World Cup title. The Indian squad was announced with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 146 | 3393 | 171 | 5 | 18 | 37.70 | 72.87 |
- Jemimah Rodrigues: Jemimah Rodrigues has been named in India’s 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, batting at the crucial No. 5 position. She has shown consistency and composure in this role, helping stabilize and accelerate the innings when needed. Her experience and adaptability make her an important part of India’s middle order for the tournament.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 50 | 1439 | – | 2 | 7 | 32.70 | 88.17 |
- Deepti Sharma: Deepti Sharma for no. 6 in the ICC Women’s All-rounders Rankings in March 2025, reflecting her consistent performances for India. She is a key player for India, especially with the ODI World Cup 2025 approaching, where she is part of the Indian squad. Sharma recently withdrew from The Hundred 2025 to manage her workload ahead of the World Cup.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 108 | 2303 | 188 | 13 | 15 | 35.98 | 68.08 |
- Richa Ghosh: Richa Ghosh is a key Indian wicketkeeper-batter ranked at No. 7 in the context of the 2025 Women’s World Cup. She is recognized for her explosive finishing abilities and valuable contributions behind the stumps, making her India’s crucial finisher and trump card in the tournament. Her aggressive batting and six-hitting prowess are expected to significantly impact India’s performance in the World Cup 2025.
| Matches | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Average | Strike-rate |
| 40 | 850 | 96 | 0 | 6 | 28.33 | 98.04 |
- Renuka Singh Thakur: Renuka Singh Thakur has made a comeback to the Indian squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 after recovering from injury. She is included as a key bowler for India, but there is no direct confirmation from the latest sources about her being ranked at No. 8 in the World Cup team specifically.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 19 | 35 | 5/29 | 22.03 | 4.85 |
- Arundhati Reddy: Arundhati Reddy has been part of India’s squad for the 2025 Women’s World Cup and is noted for playing as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Recent reports highlight her strong comeback and crucial performances, though specific details about her batting position, such as playing at No. 9. She has been impactful with the ball, contributing significantly in matches including India’s victories.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 8 | 11 | 2/19 | 17.71 | 6.25 |
- Radha Yadav: Radha Yadav is part of the Indian squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, contributing to the spin attack alongside Deepti Sharma. She has been named in the 15-member team but is generally positioned lower in the batting order, around No. 9 in the lineup.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 16 | 23 | – | – | 5.67 |
- Sree Charani: Sree Charani is confirmed to be playing at No. 11 in India’s strongest playing XI for the 2025 Women’s World Cup. She is a left-arm spinner and a key part of the bowling attack, bringing balance to the Indian team. Her inclusion highlights the blend of youth and experience in the squad as they aim to leverage home advantage.
| Matches | Wickets | BBF | Average | Economy |
| 8 | 9 | 2/26 | 44.55 | 5.56 |
As the countdown begins for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, India’s team stands ready to make its mark on the global stage. With a potent mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging stars, led by the inspiring leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, Team India aims to thrill fans and chase glory on home soil.
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