Australia, the most successful team in women’s cricket, has announced its 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. With seven titles already, Australia will try to defend their crown and win an eighth World Cup.

Victorian spinner Sophie Molineux returns from a knee injury she suffered in January. She will miss the three-match ODI series against India from September 14 to 20, but is set to play in the World Cup. Darcie Brown (quad injury) and Georgia Wareham (groin injury) have also recovered, strengthening the 15-player Australian squad.

Molineux last played an ODI on December 11, 2024. The 27-year-old has played 13 ODIs, taking 23 wickets at an average of 14.39 and an economy rate of 3.29. Her return will boost Australia’s spin attack.

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Alyssa Healy returned to Australia A last month after injuries disrupted her 2024-25 summer. Team physio Kate Beerworth confirmed the players are fit for the World Cup, saying, “Sophie Molineux is progressing well, and Alyssa Healy made a strong return. Georgia Wareham is back to full training after her adductor injury.”

Molineux is one of five Australians making her first 50-over World Cup appearance. Ten players were part of the 2022 tournament. Star wicket-keeper-batter Healy will lead the squad in her third World Cup, following Meg Lanning’s retirement in 2023. Experienced players include Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, and Ashleigh Gardner.

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WOMEN'S WORLD CUP. 👏pic.twitter.com/SfqykwDjxX

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Preparing for Indian Conditions

Australia’s selectors are confident about the team’s chances in India. National selector Shawn Flegler said, “A World Cup in India is one of cricket’s biggest assignments, but this group is ready.” He added that experience from subcontinent tours and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will help players adapt to Indian conditions.

Australia will play a three-match ODI series against India before the World Cup. Their campaign starts on October 1 in Indore against New Zealand. With a mix of experienced champions and emerging stars, Australia is once again one of the favourites for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Australia Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

The countdown begins for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. That means now is your chance to book your seat for this exciting tournament. The tournament will take place, hosted by India and Sri Lanka, from September 30 to November 2, 2025, over five cities.

Ticket sales for the tournament are being conducted in two phases. The first phase is an exclusive pre-sale for Google Pay users, which started on Thursday at 7 PM IST. During this four-day window, fans can book tickets for group stage matches starting at just ₹100. Tickets are available through the official website: Tickets.cricketworldcup.com.

This early-access initiative is part of ICC’s new global partnership with Google, aimed at boosting fan engagement in women’s cricket. Following the pre-sale, general ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, September 9, at 8 PM IST, again via the same official platform. The tournament will begin in Guwahati on September 30th, with a large opening ceremony, including a live performance by Shreya Ghoshal, and the opening match between India and Sri Lanka.

Record prize money announced

In a landmark announcement, the ICC confirmed that the total prize money for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup will be a massive USD 13.88 million. This amount is nearly four times higher than the USD 3.5 million prize pool of the previous edition held in New Zealand in 2022.

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Even more impressive, the 2025 Women’s World Cup prize money exceeds that of the Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 which offered USD 10 million. This is a great achievement for equality and recognition of women’s cricket on the world stage.