13th edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup is just a fortnight away and people can’t stop thinking about it. India is hosting the World Cup this year and the Indian Women’s cricket team is all set to take on the other teams in ICC Women’s World Cup which starts on the 30th of September with India playing against Sri Lanka on the 1st day.
About ICC Women’s World Cup Tournament
The first ICC Women’s World Cup was held in 1973 in England. Sibe few years back Women’s cricket has been in the limelight and ICC Women’s World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in women’s cricket, and the Indian team has been an indispensable part since long back. Over the years, the Indian women’s cricket team has turned into one of the strongest teams across the globe. As the world gears up for the next edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup, the Indian team stands as a powerhouse of strength, patience, talent and teamwork.
India is the host for ICC Women’s World Cup Tournament 2025 with the matched staring from the 30th of September, 2025 with the final set to happen on the 02nd November, 2025. The tournament will be overseen and officiated by an all-female panel of umpires and referees which is happening for the first time for an ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. 18 umpires and 4 referees, all of which are women have been appointed to officiate the 31 match tournament.
The squad for this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup
The playing squad for the World Cup which will be captained by Harmanpreet Kaur has been revealed and is mentioned here:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh
- Yastika Bhatia
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Deepti Sharma
- Sneh Rana
- Sree Charani
- Radha Yadav
- Amanjot Kaur
- Arundhati Reddy
- Kranti Gaud
- Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetry, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Squads: Full list of teams and players announced – Sportstar
The current Indian squad is a perfect amalgamation of seasoned and new players. The squad will bring in all its best work and will leave no stone unturned to bring home the cup. The Indian team has been rigorously training for the tournament. As of today also they are playing in other international series which is making then even more seasoned and stronger by the day. The team is constantly focussing on building a strong unbreakable unit that on take on new challenges and they are making sure that no one will be able to decode them.
Strengths and opportunities for the team
ICC Women’s World cup Indian team has one of the strongest batting line up India’s biggest strength lies in its batting depth. With Harmanpreet and Mandhana leading from the front will be a game changer with their strong in your face strikes. Pratika Rawal has also been showing great innings since last year. The middle order is strong and safe with many all rounders who make for a great bowling and batting sided. They prove to be a boon for both orders.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma are the seasoned stalwarts who will also pave the path for the fresher faces like Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud and Sree Charani. Kranti Gaud has shown her fielding skills by taking some impossible catches.
Beyond the cricket field
The women’s cricket team’s influence has not just been tied to the boundaries and the stadium and it goes far beyond that. Their game and their aura have inspired girls from all nook and corners of the country to respect the game and understand the game.
Guardians and parents are encouraging their girls not only to take up cricket as a side hobby but also as a career option. Numerous camps at school and college level, many government schemes and corporate sponsored initiatives are now prevailing so that more and more girls take up sports and break all stereotypes and take the country to a new level.
With the social media boom, everyone now thinks that these women and girls are not just part of the Indian Cricket squad but also a part of their family. People closely follow their life stories and also share them.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is starting on the Maha Astami during the Navratri and India is expecting that Goddess Durga will shower all her blessings to these women and they will shine in their full glory.
This will not be another series/tournament for the Indian women cricket team but also a chance for everyone to unite as a country and cheer for the women in blue. It will surely be a treat for everyone who enjoys cricket as a game.