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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: All You Need to Know! 🏏
The much-awaited UCC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to kick off in India and Sri Lanka on September 30. With four teams already announcing their full squads and the rest yet to come, the stage is set for an electrifying tournament. Hosts India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be looking to lift their maiden trophy on home soil.
The Ultimate Showdown: Teams & Squads
The cricketing world is buzzing as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches. Set to be held from September 30 to November 2, the tournament promises a thrilling display of top-tier women's cricket across stadiums in India and Sri Lanka. While the full squads for all eight(India,Sri Lanka,Pakistan,Bangladesh,England,Australia,New Zealand and South Africa) participating nations are yet to be revealed, four teams have already announced their rosters, giving fans a glimpse of the talent on display.
India 🇮🇳
Our very own Team India, chasing its maiden World Cup title, will be led by the dynamic Harmanpreet Kaur. With a mix of seasoned players and exciting young talent, the squad looks formidable. Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy, and the team features key players like the explosive Jemimah Rodrigues and the all-rounder Deepti Sharma. The presence of young guns like Pratika Rawal and Kranti Gaud adds to the team's depth and firepower.
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 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.
England 🏴
The English side, always a top contender, is captained by the fierce Nat Sciver-Brunt. Their squad boasts a perfect blend of experienced campaigners and rising stars. Players like Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Ecclestone, and Heather Knight will be pivotal to their campaign as they aim for another World Cup trophy.
Squad: 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.
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan's squad is a mix of reliable veterans and emerging talents. With players like Muneeba Ali Siddiqui and Diana Baig, they will be looking to make a strong statement in the tournament.
Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah.
Travelling Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Under the leadership of Nigar Sultana Joty, Bangladesh has a balanced team with a mix of youth and experience. Their squad features players like Nahida Akter and Fargana Hoque, who will be crucial to their performance on the big stage.
Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
Host Cities and Fixtures
The tournament will be played in a hybrid model across five venues. The venues in India are Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which has replaced Bengaluru. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will be the venue in Sri Lanka.
The tournament kicks off on September 30 with a thrilling opening match between India and Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The final will be held on November 2 at either the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai or the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan makes it to the final.
The high-voltage India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for October 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Fans are already marking their calendars for this epic encounter.
(source-icc)
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