The year 2025 will be remembered as a golden year for India Women. The Women in Blue finally broke their ICC jinx to win the 2025 Women's World Cup at home in front of a full house. They played 23 ODI matches in 2025, winning 15 games, losing seven, and one match had no result. India ended the year with a win percentage of 65.22 in ODIs.

Seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma finished 2025 as India Women's leading wicket-taker in ODIs. In 23 matches, she took 39 wickets at an average of 27.10 and an economy rate of 5.12. Sneh Rana is second on the list with 28 wickets from 17 games. Kranti Gaud (23), Shree Charani (23), and Amanjot Kaur (13) complete the top five list of India Women's leading ODI wicket-takers in 2025.

There were some standout performances from the India Women bowlers in ODIs this year. In this feature, we highlight the top five one-day performances by India Women bowlers in 2025.

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5. Kranti Gaud (6-52) vs England in Chester-le-Street

Young India Women pacer Kranti Gaud delivered one of her best performances with the ball in 2025, though she was a bit expensive in a few games. The 22-year-old starred with 6-52 from 9.5 overs in Chester-le-Street in the third and final ODI of the series against England.

Chasing a target of 319, the hosts were bowled out for 305, and India won the series 2-1. Gaud cleaned up Tammy Beaumont (2) with a perfect delivery in the first over. Amy Jones (4) was brilliantly caught by Deepti Sharma. Gaud returned at the death to have Charlie Dean (21) caught by Jemimah Rodrigues at long-on. She then ran through the tail to complete a memorable six-wicket haul.

4. Sneh Rana (5-43) vs South Africa in Colombo

Off-spinner Sneh Rana was named Player of the Series in India Women’s tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka. In five matches, she claimed 15 wickets at an average of 14 and an economy rate of 4.73. While she took four wickets in the final, her standout performance came against South Africa in the league stage.

In the second match of the tri-series, Rana registered figures of 5-43 in 10 overs. Her spell restricted South Africa to 261 in a chase of 277. Rana dismissed Lara Goodall (9) with an arm ball and had Chloe Tryon (18) caught at deep midwicket. She went on to dismiss Nadine de Klerk (0), Annerie Dercksen (30), and Tazmin Brits (109) to complete her five-wicket haul.

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3. Shree Charani (3-41) vs Australia in Visakhapatnam

Australia Women chased a huge target of 331 in the league match of the 2025 Women’s World Cup in Visakhapatnam. Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy scored a superb 142 off 107 balls, and several other batters made crucial contributions. Australia reached the target in 49 overs.

Amid the carnage, left-arm spinner Shree Charani was outstanding with figures of 3-41. She gave India Women the first breakthrough when Phoebe Litchfield (40) reverse-swept a tossed-up delivery to backward point. Annabel Sutherland (0) was bowled by a clever delivery. Charani also ended Healy's innings, having her caught at point by Sneh Rana.

2. Kranti Gaud (3-20) vs Pakistan in Colombo

Kranti Gaud appears on the list again for her performance against Pakistan in Colombo. She was named Player of the Match for figures of 3-20 from 10 overs in the league game. Her effort helped the India Women achieve a commanding 88-run victory.

Having restricted Pakistan to 247, Gaud took a smart return catch to dismiss opener Sadaf Shamas (6). She then dismissed Aliya Riaz (2), caught at second slip, and had Natalia Pervaiz (33) caught at backward point to complete her three-wicket haul.

1. Deepti Sharma (5-39) vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai

Seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma has faced her share of heartbreaks in ICC events over the years, and her temperament was often questioned under pressure. However, in the 2025 Women’s World Cup, Deepti rose to the occasion and played a key role in India’s victory.

After scoring an important fifty in the final against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Deepti took 5-39 with the ball. She dismissed Sinalo Jafta (16) caught at short midwicket, bowled Annerie Dercksen (35) with a yorker, and had Laura Wolvaardt (101) miscue a shot. Deepti also dismissed Nadine de Klerk (18) as India Women lifted the World Cup trophy.

India Women played 23 ODI matches in 2025. They won 15 matches, lost seven, and one match ended with no result. The Women in Blue finished the year with a win percentage of 65.22 in the ODI format. The biggest highlight of the year was winning the ODI World Cup at home.

The 'Women in Blue' began 2025 with a dominant 3–0 series win against Ireland at home in January. They also won the tri-series in Sri Lanka held in April–May. In July, India Women secured a 2–1 away ODI series victory against England. However, they lost the home ODI series against Australia 2–1 in September. Despite three big setbacks, India Women made a strong comeback to lift the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.

Several India Women bowlers delivered impressive performances in ODIs in 2025. In this feature, we take a look at the top five India Women bowlers with the most ODI wickets in 2025.

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5. Amanjot Kaur (13 wickets)

India Women all-rounder Amanjot Kaur played 10 ODI matches in 2025 and took 13 wickets with her medium pace. She averaged 34.23 and had an economy rate of 6.46. Amanjot played seven matches in the Women’s World Cup and picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 6.54. She took an important wicket of centurion Phoebe Litchfield in the semifinal against Australia.

Amanjot recorded figures of 3 for 53 from nine overs against South Africa in Colombo in match five of the ODI tri-series. The 25-year-old also impressed with figures of 3 for 54 in the final against Sri Lanka. She dismissed Hasini Perera (0), Vishmi Gunaratne (36), and Harshitha Samarawickrama (26).

4. N Shree Charani (23 wickets)

Left-arm spinner N Shree Charani had a strong debut year in international cricket. She played 18 ODIs in 2025 and claimed 23 wickets at an average of 36.65 with an economy rate of 5.32. Shree Charani was one of India’s best bowlers in the World Cup, taking 14 wickets at an economy rate of 4.96. She dismissed Beth Mooney (24) and Annabel Sutherland (3) in the second semifinal against Australia.

Shree Charani took six wickets in five matches during the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka at an economy rate of 5.39. The 21-year-old also picked up three wickets in the three-match ODI series in England at an economy rate of 5.91. Even when she did not take wickets, she bowled with control and kept the runs down.

3. Kranti Gaud (23 wickets)

Like Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud also took 23 ODI wickets in 2025 but played fewer matches. In 15 ODIs, the fast bowler picked up 23 wickets at an average of 28.60 and an economy rate of 5.78. The 22-year-old produced a brilliant spell of 6 for 52 against England in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street.

Gaud was named Player of the Match for her figures of 3 for 20 against Pakistan in a Women’s World Cup league match in Colombo. She took nine wickets in eight World Cup matches at an average of 40.11 and an economy rate of 5.73. Gaud also claimed the big wicket of Alyssa Healy (5) in the second semifinal.

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2. Sneh Rana (28 wickets)

Bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana finished as India Women’s second-highest wicket-taker in ODIs in 2025. In 17 matches, the left-arm spinner picked up 28 wickets at an average of 27.92 and an economy rate of 5.23. She also registered one five-wicket haul and one four-wicket haul during the year.

1. Deepti Sharma (39 wickets)

Experienced all-rounderDeepti Sharma topped the list of India Women bowlers with the most ODI wickets in 2025. She played all 23 ODI matches for India and took 39 wickets at an average of 27.10 with an economy rate of 5.12. Her performance included one five-wicket haul and one four-wicket haul.

Deepti was named Player of the Tournament during India Women’s historic World Cup campaign. With her smart off-spin, she picked up 22 wickets at an average of 20.40 and an economy rate of 5.52. She delivered a match-winning spell of 5 for 39 in the final against South Africa and also took 4 for 51 against England in the league stage.

India Women vs Australia Women match in the second Semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 started in great fashion, where the Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy made a comeback from the injury. Despite getting an early life, Healy was dismissed cheaply, as Kranti Gaud once again won the battle against the Aussie right-handed opening batter. 

Harmanpreet Kaur dropped Alyssa Healy

Australia Women won the toss in the second Semi-final on Thursday (October 30) and chose to bat first at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The initial overs of the match delivered some great moments. In the third over of the match, Alyssa Healy provided a good chance for the hosts in Renuka Singh's over, but the Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur dropped the chance at mid-off. Everyone knew how cruel it could be while Healy was struggling to find her touch on her comeback. 

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Kranti Gaud dismissed Alyssa Healy

At the end of the fifth over, the clouds dominated the ground, while rain started, and the on-field umpires took little time before beginning the next over in the rain, as it was the delay from the floodlights, which required them to be completely on. While Gaud continued her spell, she dismissed Healy on the first delivery of that over, as Healy chopped on her wicket. Healy was dismissed for only five runs after facing 15 balls. Out of their five meetings in the WODI, Gaud dismissed Healy four times. 

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South Africa Women are waiting for an opponent for the Final, which DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host on Sunday (November 2), as the winners between India Women and Australia Women in the ongoing second Semi-final will meet the Proteas in the Final. 

Once again, Kranti Gaud shone with the ball in hand, as he put India Women back on track in the crucial league stage fixture in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 against South Africa Women at Vizaq on Thursday (October 9) night. 

After South Africa Women chose to field first in the delayed start, India Women scored 251 all out. Struggling on 102/6, two back-to-back 50+ partnerships and Richa Ghosh's brilliant 94 off 77 balls helped India Women manage the challenging total. 

South Africa Women lost first five wickets for 81 runs

In reply, South Africa Women were once struggling at 81/5, as the hosts India Women strongly took the game. However, the Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt calmly handled the situation, while Chloe Tryon provided great support. After an initial struggle to score runs, they set up the 61-run partnership for the sixth wicket, as the situation was moving towards the challenging for the hosts. 

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Kranti Gaud proved her captain right, bowled Laura Wolvaardt for 70 runs

After some tight spin overs with wicketless figures, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur went for a change to bring back Kranti Gaud in the 36th over. In her first four balls of that new spell, Gaud conceded only two runs, as the required run rate was moving up to pressurize the South African team. On the fifth ball, Wolvaardt moved back for a room, but Gaud delivered a brilliant yorker that the Proteas opener and skipper missed, and it hit the stump, as she was bowled for 70 off 111 balls with eight fours. South Africa Women were then struggling at 142/6 in 35.5 overs as they needed 110 more runs from 85 balls. 

IS THERE ANYTHING KRANTI GAUD CANNOT DO?! 😍

South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt departs on 70. Is that the game for them? 👀

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