The wait is finally over. BCCI announced squads for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup and upcoming series. As per expectations, the selection committee has made some bold decisions to balance the team on pen and paper. The squad is a well mix of emerging talents and experienced candidates. For the World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the troop. Smriti Mandhana will be there to help her with leadership duties.

Despite challenging weather conditions, officials reached the spot safely and conducted the press conference. BCCI secretary Devajit Sakia also reached the headquarters in Mumbai. Both Kaur and Mandhana also attended the highly anticipated press interaction season. Star cricketers like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh were considered the static names in the team. Not only about the playing XI, the Neetu David-led selection committee had to pay focus until the last minute on the depth of the entire squad.

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is scheduled to start in September, where India will play the tournament opener with Sri Lanka. The tournament will be running on a hybrid model, with India and Sri Lanka as the host nations. Across the T20 nations, a total of 5 venues will be used to celebrate the cricket carnival.

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Team India squad for ICC Women's ODI World Cup:

Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK), and Sneh Rana 

Possible strongest playing XI:

Pratika Rawl, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani. 

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, Team India’s schedule:

30 September – India vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru

5 October – India vs Pakistan – Colombo

9 October – India vs South Africa – Vizag

12 October – India vs Australia – Vizag

19 October – India vs. England – Indore

23 October – India vs. New Zealand – Guwahati

26 October – India vs. Bangladesh – Bengaluru

Women's ODI World Cup 2025 venues:

• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati
• Holkar Stadium, Indore
• ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

India have been in a strong form in the last few months. They won the away three-match ODI series against England by a 2-1 margin, besides earning the victory during the tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka. Their last ODI series defeat in bilateral clashes came in 2024/25 when they lost to Australia, who are the only side to beat them in a bilateral ODI series since 2021/22.

On August 19, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee, in the presence of chairman Ajit Agarkar, picked a 15-member squad for the upcoming home World Cup in late autumn. Their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, and opener, Smriti Mandhana, arrived in Mumbai before the selection.

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The selectors decided to keep Shafali Verma out of the squad. They selection committee revealed that the opening batter has been kept in the system and would be under the scanner. She was dropped after last year's ODI series against Australia. However, she celebrated a fifty in the A-series last month down under. 

India declare 15-member ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 squad

During their recent trip to England, India women’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, is the second leading run-getter with 126 runs in three innings at an average of 42. In the bowling department, Kranti Goud remains the leading wicket-taker with nine scalps in three innings at an average of just over 15.

Smriti was in fabulous touch during the last season, where he got runs on various occasions. Along with Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, the first-choice wicket-keeper, will also be an important member of the squad for her incredible skills of batting in the lower order with a few overs to spare.

India’s opening clash will be against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Bengaluru before they fly to Colombo for the vital fixture against Pakistan. On October 09, they will lock horns with South Africa in Vizag before taking on Australia at the same venue. Their last three encounters will be against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in Indore, Guwahati, and Bengaluru, respectively.

India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK) and Sneh Rana

Standby players- Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetty, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare.

With 50 days left for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s team is speaking with a confidence that feels different, calmer, sharper, and built on years of growth. At the heart of this shift is star opener Smriti Mandhana’s belief that the team’s mindset has undergone a transformation.

“The mindset has changed over the last two or three years. There’s a calmness with which I want to go about on the field,” Mandhana said at the tournament’s countdown event in Mumbai.

That calmness, she explained, comes from knowing exactly where to focus her efforts and how to execute effectively under pressure. With a preparation camp, a successful England tour, and one more series before the big event, India are entering the tournament with a settled plan and a united dressing room. “Whenever we’ve done well, everything else has taken care of itself,” she added.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, leading in her first ODI World Cup, echoed Mandhana’s sentiment but added her determination to finally bring home India’s first senior ICC trophy. “This time, I hope we will give our 100 per cent and break that final barrier,” she said, pointing to the belief built through recent series wins, including a landmark triumph in England.

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Fearless Youth, Past Memories, and Calm Confidence Fuel India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Dream

Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted how the Women’s Premier League has helped create a fearless environment for new players, citing pacer Kranti Gaud’s match-winning performances in England. Former captain Mithali Raj, who led India to the 2017 final, believes the current combination of form, depth, and home advantage makes this team a genuine contender.

The memories of 2017, Harmanpreet’s unforgettable 171*, the near-miss in the final, and the unprecedented fan reception back home still fuel the side. But this time, they are not just driven by the dream of making history. They carry a calm, assured belief that they can.

India open their CWC25 campaign against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on September 30. The countdown is on, and Smriti Mandhana’s words perfectly capture the mood: confident, composed, and ready.

As the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025 draws to a close, all eyes will be on the dynamic Indian Women's Cricket team. It will be a huge moment for the Indian women's team to be able to play in front of their home crowd. The hosts will kick off their World Cup campaign by facing Sri Lanka Women in the opener on September 30. 

With only 50 days to go before the all-important marquee tournament gets underway, three of India's top cricketing icons, namely Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemi Rodrigues, and Smriti Mandhana, featured in BCCI's latest ODI World Cup promo. The trio recognizes the magnitude and the gravity of the event and is fully aware of what the fans expect from them. When asked about how they feel about playing a home World Cup, Mandhana, who has been a part of two ODI World Cups already, feels that it is a special moment for her and her country. 

Moving on, the Indian women's team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, also expressed her views and described what it will be like to play in front of the home crowd. The star batter admits that the pressure will be immense, but puts strong emphasis on playing quality cricket. Jemi Rodrigues also shared her own perspective on playing a home World Cup and talked briefly about how excited the team is to play in front of packed stadiums. The 24-year-old reflects on India's glorious run in white-ball cricket in recent times and draws inspiration from the historic series win against England. She remains hopeful that her team will be able to achieve something historic in the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup. 

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Watch the video here:

#TeamIndia’s Star Trio Captain @ImHarmanpreet, @mandhana_smriti and @JemiRodrigues talk about the excitement of playing a home World Cup, expectations and packed stadiums.

Snippets from the '50 Days to Go' event for ICC @cricketworldcup #WomenInBlue pic.twitter.com/guYrRZ6AyS

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) August 12, 2025

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 starts on September 30. India, who are the hosts for this prestigious tournament, will look to make the most of the home advantage to register their maiden World Cup title win. Unlike the men's team, India's women's cricket team hasn't tasted a great deal of success. The team has gone without a single title win since the inaugural 1973 edition. Australia have been the most successful team in the history of women's ODI World Cup, with seven titles to their name. They are currently the defending champions, and the Indian women's team will need something incredibly special to beat the resilient Australian side in the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025. 

England Women beat the India Women in the second ODI match by eight wickets using the DLS method. The England team successfully chased down the target. 

England will be eager to avoid losing another series on home turf. For India Women, the chance to pull off another standout result is right in front of them.

ENG-W vs IND-W Match Details

Date: July 22nd, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

ENG-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

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Top Batters ENG-W vs IND-W

• Sophia Dunkley (ENG-W) - 92 runs in this Series 

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W)  - 92 runs in this Series 

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) - 70 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler ENG-W vs IND-W

• Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W) - 4 wickets in this Series 

• Sneh Rana (IND-W) - 3 wickets in this Series 

• Charlotte Dean (ENG-W) - 2 wickets in this Series 

ENG-W vs IND-W Recent Performance

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If ENG-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- ENG-W is expected to score 255-265 runs

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 5 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If IND-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- IND-W is expected to score 290-300 runs.

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 35-40 Runs

ENG-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XI

England Women (ENG-W) Playing XI 

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson Richards, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.

India Women (IND-W) Playing XI

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud.

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India Women to win

We predict that India Women will be winning this ODI match. The likes of Harleen Deol, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma will be key players to watch out for.

Smriti Mandhana is celebrating her 29th birthday today, i.e., on 18th July. Her journey to becoming the Queen of Indian Cricket has been long and inspiring. Coming from Maharashtra, she found inspiration in her elder brother, who played cricket. At the age of 9, she was selected for Maharashtra's Under-15 team. From there, her journey began, and she never looked back. In 2013, she got the chance to make her international debut. After that, Mandhana made her mark not just in Indian cricket but also in world cricket. Today, she is counted among the best women cricketers in the world.

Talking about her achievements, in June 2018, BCCI honoured her with the Best International Cricketer award. In the same year, ICC gave her the Cricketer of the Year award. In December 2021, she became the T20 Player of the Year. She was also nominated for the Cricketer of the Year award in the same year. In 2022, ICC again named her the Cricketer of the Year. In 2025, she won the ODI Cricketer of the Year award. On Smriti Mandhana's birthday, let’s look at 10 amazing records made by her.

1. Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian woman cricketer who has scored centuries in all three formats of international cricket.

2. She has scored the most centuries by an Indian in women’s ODIs. She has 10 centuries. She is at number four on the overall list, after Meg Lanning (15), Suzie Bates (13), and Tammy Beaumont (11).

3. Smriti is the highest run-scorer for India in women’s T20Is. In 153 matches, she has scored 3982 runs with an average of 29.93.

4. She has the record for the highest score in one T20I match by an Indian woman. She scored 112 runs against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, in June 2025.

5. Smriti is the only Indian to score more than 200 runs in a T20I series. In a recent series against England, she scored 221 runs in five matches with an average of 44.20.

6. She also made the most centuries in a single year in WODIs. Last year, she scored 4 centuries. She broke the record of players like Belinda Clark, Meg Lanning, and others who had 3 centuries in one year.

7. Smriti is the only batter to hit 100 or more fours in WODIs in one year. Last year, she hit 104 fours in 23 matches. She broke Hayley Matthews’ record of 99 fours in 2023.

8. She has made the most 50+ scores in WODIs. She broke Suzie Bates’ record of 29 scores of 50 or more in T20Is.

9. Smriti also has the most runs in a single year in women’s T20Is. This year, in 23 matches, she scored 763 runs with an average of 42.38. Her highest score was 77.

10. She is the fastest Indian woman to score 4000 runs in T20Is. She broke Mithali Raj’s record by doing this in just 112 innings.

India Women beat the England Women in the first ODI match by four wickets. The Indian team successfully chased down the target of 259 runs in the 49th over. 

Deepti Sharma was the standout performer for India Women, scoring 62 runs off 64 balls, supported by Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored 48 runs off 54 balls.

ENG-W vs IND-W Match Details

Date: July 19th, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Lord’s, London

Live Streaming: Fancode  

ENG-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

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Top Batters ENG-W vs IND-W

• Sophia Dunkley (ENG-W) - 83 runs in this Series 

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W)  - 62 runs in this Series 

• Davidson Richards (ENG-W) - 53 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler ENG-W vs IND-W

• Sneh Rana (IND-W) - 2 wickets in this Series 

• Kranti Goud (IND-W) - 2 wickets in this Series 

• Charlotte Dean (ENG-W) - 2 wickets in this Series 

ENG-W vs IND-W Recent Performance

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If ENG-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- ENG-W is expected to score 255-265 runs

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 5 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If IND-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- IND-W is expected to score 290-300 runs.

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 35-40 Runs

ENG-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XI

England Women (ENG-W) Playing XI 

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson Richards, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.

India Women (IND-W) Playing XI

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud.

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India Women to win

We predict that India Women will be winning this ODI match. The likes of Harleen Deol, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma will be key players to watch out for.

India Women beat the England Women's in the T20I Series 3-2. Both teams have played seven head-to-head ODI matches in the last five years, with India Women securing victories in four matches, while England Women won three.

ENG-W vs IND-W Match Details

Date: July 16th, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Live Streaming: Fancode  

ENG-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

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Top Batters ENG-W vs IND-W

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) - 221 runs in this Series 

• Shefali Verma (IND-W) - 176 runs in this Series 

• Sophia Dunkley (ENG-W) - 151 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler ENG-W vs IND-W

• Shree Charani (IND-W) - 10 wickets in this Series 

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W) - 9 wickets in this Series 

• Lauren Bell (ENG-W) - 6 wickets in this Series 

ENG-W vs IND-W Recent Performance

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If IND-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- IND-W is expected to score 255-265 runs

• Result prediction- ENG-W will win the match by 5 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If ENG-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- ENG-W is expected to score 290-300 runs.

• Result prediction- ENG-W will win the match by 35-40 Runs

ENG-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XI

England Women (ENG-W) Playing XI 

Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Kate Cross.

India Women (IND-W) Playing XI

Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satgnare.

ENG-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

England Women to win

We predict that England Women will be winning this ODI match. The likes of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Ecclestone will be key players to watch out for.

In the 4th T20I of the five-match series between India Women and England Women at Old Trafford, Manchester, England Women batted first after winning the toss. The hosts, however, found it difficult to make an early push on a slow surface and managed only a moderate total. India Women chased down the target easily in 17 overs, winning the match by six wickets. With this win, India sealed a 3–1 lead in the series, ensuring a historic T20I series win in England with one game remaining. The last and final match is to be held on July 12, where India will try to clinch the series 4–1, while England will attempt to rescue pride.

England Women Innings

England Women posted 126/7 in 20 overs after being asked to bat. Their top scorers included Sophia Dunkley (22 off 19), Tamsin Beaumont (20 off 19), and Alice Capsey (18 off 21), but none could carry on for a big innings. India's bowling unit was disciplined and in touch throughout. Radha Yadav (2/15) was the best bowler, with Nallapureddy Charani (2/30) and Amanjot Kaur (1/20) also keeping tight lines to rein in England. The hosts didn't make the most of the power play and didn't have any acceleration at the end.

India Women Innings

India responded confidently in the chase, reaching 127/4 in just 17 overs. Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with 32 off 31, while Shafali Verma’s blistering 31 off 19 set the tone in the powerplay. Harmanpreet Kaur added 26 from 25 balls to ensure a smooth finish. England bowlers attempted to restrain things, with Issy Wong (1/18), Sophie Ecclestone (1/20), and Charlie Dean (1/29) each taking a wicket, but India kept a consistent run rate going and clinched a six-wicket victory.

ENG W vs IND W, 4th T20I – Key Moments

• Radha–Charani Pair Apply the Brakes: India’s left-arm spinner Radha Yadav (2/15) and medium pacer Nallapureddy Charani (2/30) put the brakes on England’s middle overs, resulting in a sub-par total.
  
• England’s Slow Batting Expensive: After a solid start, England lost the momentum in the middle overs and produced only 39 runs in the last six overs, leaving the bowlers far too little to defend.
  
• Mandhana–Harmanpreet Stand Steadies Chase: Following a brief wobble, the seasoned duo of Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur put in crucial runs in the middle overs to calm nerves and close in on the target.
  
• India Clinches Series with Brilliance: India's dominating six-wicket victory gives them an unbeatable 3–1 series lead. It was a first-ever T20I series victory in England in their home country, a huge achievement in India Women's cricket history

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ENG W vs IND W, 4th T20: Match Scorecard

England Women Innings – 126/7 (20 Overs)

India Women Innings – 127/4 (17 Overs)

In the 3rd T20I of the five-match series between England Women and India Women at Kennington Oval, London, England Women won the toss and decided to bat first. Piling on a good top-order total, they put up a good score and defended it successfully in a nervous finish. With this 5-run victory, England narrowed the series gap as India now leads 2-1.

England Women Innings

England Women posted 171/9 in 20 overs, led by a stellar 75 off 53 balls by Sophia Dunkley and a stylish 66 off 42 by Danni Wyatt-Hodge. The pair added an authoritative 119-run stand that was the foundation for a solid total. England saw a late collapse set in motion by Indian bowlers, but Sophie Ecclestone, with 10 off 5 guided England across the line in a nervy finish.. India's bowling was led by Deepti Sharma (3/27) and Arundhati Reddy (3/32), who claimed important wickets in the middle and death overs. Nallapureddy Charani also performed well, finishing with 2/43 from her four-over spell. 

India Women Innings

India, pursuing 172, finished at 166/5 in 20 overs, losing by 5 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored the highest of 56 from 49 balls, keeping the innings intact, while Shafali Verma had a destructive 47-run innings from 25 balls. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 23 from 17, but consistent breakthroughs from England did not allow India to quicken at the end. England’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs, with Lauren Filer (2/30) bowling with pace and accuracy. Sophie Ecclestone (1/24) was economical once again, and Issy Wong (1/36) chipped in with a crucial wicket.

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ENG W vs IND W, 3rd T20I – Key Moments

• Dunkley–Wyatt Power Blitz (137-run stand): Openers Sophia Dunkley (75 off 53) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (66 off 42) hammered a commanding 137-run partnership in just 15.2 overs, setting England up for a strong total
• India’s Late Bowling Surge: After dominating early, England collapsed from 137/1 to 168/9, as Arundhati Reddy and Deepti Sharma grabbed three-wicket hauls each, applying pressure and swinging the momentum
• Shafali-Verma’s Explosive Start: India’s reply began brightly with openers contributing 85 in six overs, thanks largely to Shafali Verma (47 off 25) attacking the spinners before falling to Ecclestone
• Mandhana Keeps India in Hunt: Smriti Mandhana’s composed 56 off 49 kept India competitive; however, her dismissal came at a crucial time when 18 runs were needed off the last 9 balls
• Bell Seals the Deal in Final Over: With Issy Wong (19th over) removing Richa Ghosh, Lauren Bell defended 12 runs in the last over, conceding only six and dismissing Harmanpreet Kaur, securing a dramatic five-run win for England

ENG W vs IND W, 3rd T20: Match Scorecard

England Women Innings – 171/9 (20 Overs)

India Women Innings – 166/5 (20 Overs)