In the Final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, where the hosts India Women are facing South Africa Women at Navi Mumbai, as both teams are looking for their first ICC title, the Indian opener Smriti Mandhana set a new record for her team in the history of the tournament. 

During the Final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, India Women were sent to bat first. Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set a century partnership to set a great start for the hosts. They put up a 104-run partnership for the first wicket, where Smriti scored 45 runs off 58 balls before she was caught behind. In that innings, Smriti hit eight fours. 

With that 45-run knock, Smriti Mandhana set a new record for the most runs by an Indian in an edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The previous record was 409 runs by the skipper Mithali Raj in the 2017 edition, when India Women finished as the runners-up for the second time.

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Most runs by an Indian in an edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

• Smriti Mandhana - 434 runs in 2025
• Mithali Raj - 409 runs in 2017
• Punam Raut - 381 runs in 2017
• Harmanpreet Kaur - 359 runs in 2017
• Smriti Mandhana - 327 runs in 2022

India Women started Final strongly

The Final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 started a two-hour delay due to rain, but it still became a 50-over game. In the first batting after losing the toss, India Women have got a great start with 151/1 in 25 overs. While Smriti scored 45 runs, Shafali Verma scored her first WODI half-century in more than three years. She even surpassed her previous highest WODI score to set a new WODI record for her, which came in the Final.  

Less than 24 hours before the final of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, where the Indian Women's team will face the South African Women's team. Ahead of the final match, a video of Rohit Sharma went viral on social media. In this video, we can see Sharmatalking about his experience at the World Cup with Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana. 

Indian cricket fans have high hopes around Jemimah Rodrigues after his match-winning century against the powerful Australian bowling attack during the semifinal of the ongoing ODI World Cup. Smriti has also so far played a crucial role during the World Cup. 

The video shared on social media ahead of the Women's World Cup is not something new; it is an old conversation, which again proved its relevance among the cricket fans across social media platforms. In this video, we can see Shamra's emotions about winning the most prestigious ICC trophy. He recalled the moment when Team India performed well in ICC tournaments but did not get the desired results. 

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Rohit Sharma shared his WC experience with Jemimah and Smriti

🚨 WOMEN WORLD CUP 25 🚨

Rohit Sharma has designed the plan & script to win the Women World Cup and sharing with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues.

'Hitman' Rohit Sharma 🔥 🥵 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/Qd2lFkfiOi

— Hitman 🇮🇳 Lover 🇮🇳 (@ILoveYouJanu68) October 30, 2025

The 2023 World Cup could have been the most memorable account for the entire team India fans. The loss in the final turned all hope into disappointment. Rohit Sharma captained India in the 2023 ODI World Cup on home soil, guiding the team to a record-breaking unbeaten streak leading up to the final. Despite dominating the tournament, India lost to Australia in the title clash at Ahmedabad.

During the live interaction, Sharma said that it is better to lose matches during the initial stages of the tournament rather than have a heartbreaking loss in the summit clash. He also mentioned that both of the teams (women's and men's) should pray for success during the World Cup. 

India Women (IND) are set to take on Australia Women (AUS) in the second semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2025. India booked their spot in the semi-final with seven points. After losing three back-to-back games, they won the must-win contest against New Zealand. In their final league fixture, they restricted Bangladesh to 119/9 in 27 overs, but rain prevented them from achieving victory. 

On the other hand, Australia, the defending champions, were unbeaten in the group stage, finishing at the top with 13 points. In the previous game, they knocked South Africa out for 97, with Alana King claiming 7 for 18.

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IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

• Match: 2nd Semi-Final, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

• Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND-W vs AUS-W Weather Report

The forecast for Thursday afternoon in Navi Mumbai shows chances of thunderstorms with the average temperature expected to be around 29°C.

IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report – Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy 

• Average 1st Innings Score: 265–290

• Chasing Teams: Won 55% of recent matches

• Best Suited: Batting 

IND-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Record

Top Batters to Watch – IND-W vs AUS-W

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): 365 runs in this tournament

• Pratika Rawal (IND-W): 308 runs in this tournament

• Alyssa Healy (AUS-W): 294 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND-W vs AUS-W

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 15 wickets in this tournament

• Annabelle Sutherland (AUS-W): 15 wickets in this tournament

• Alana King (AUS-W): 13 wickets in this tournament

IND-W vs AUS-W Recent Form

IND-W vs AUS-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1 – If India Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 55–56 runs

• First Innings Total: 280–300 runs expected

• Result Prediction: Australia Women to win by 3 wickets 

Scenario 2 – If Australia Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 60–75 runs

• First Innings Total: 300–320 runs expected

• Result Prediction: Australia Women to win by  40-60 runs

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes in IND-W vs BAN-W?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours in IND-W vs BAN-W?

IND-W vs AUS-W Probable Playing XI

India Women (IND-W)

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

Australia Women (AUS-W)

Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

IND-W vs AUS-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – IND-W vs AUS-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s IND-W vs AUS-W match?

A: The match will be played at Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy 

Q2. Who is likely to win the IND-W vs AUS-W match today?

A: Australia women are expected to win this ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match.

Q3. What time will the IND-W vs AUS-W match start?

A: The match begins at 3:00 PM IST.

Q4. Who are the top players to watch in IND-W vs AUS-W?

A: Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry are key players to watch.

Q5. Where to watch IND-W vs AUS-W live?

A: The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

Ace Indian batter Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday strengthened her position as the No. 1 batter in women’s ODIs after getting her career-best rating following a great home World Cup.

Mandhana scored 109 against New Zealand and stayed unbeaten on 34 against Bangladesh in her last two games, taking her rating to 828. She is now almost 100 points ahead of Australia’s Ash Gardner, who is in second place with 731 after moving up six spots with her unbeaten hundred against England.

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Mandhana Leads The Way

Mandhana’s great form continues. She was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September for her strong performance in the ODI series against Australia before the World Cup.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt moved into the top three after scoring 90 and 31.

England’s Amy Jones entered the top 10 with a four-place jump to ninth (656), while Annabel Sutherland made the biggest move among the top 40, climbing 16 spots to 16th (613).

Another Indian batter, Pratika Rawal, who will miss the rest of the World Cup due to injury, moved into the top 30 and now sits 27th with a rating of 564.

SMRITI MANDHANA IN THIS WOMEN'S WORLD 2025:

- 7 Matches.
- 7 Innings.
- 365 Runs.
- 60.83 Average.
- 102.53 Strike rate.
- 1 Hundred.
- 2 Fifties.
- Leading runs scorer in this World Cup.

SMRITI MANDHANA, THE QUEEN OF CRICKET. 👸👑 pic.twitter.com/NudYvcDXeS

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 28, 2025

Bowlers And All-Rounders Shine

Spin has played an important role in the tournament, and the rankings show that. England’s Sophie Ecclestone stays No. 1 in the women’s ODI bowling rankings (747). Australian leg-spinner Alana King, who took seven wickets against South Africa, moved up five places to a career-best rating of 698, going past her teammate Ash Gardner, who is now third (689).

Pakistan’s Nashra Sandhu shares the 10th spot with South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba (610). Pacers Marizanne Kapp and Sutherland each moved up one spot to fourth and seventh.

England’s Linsey Smith made the biggest improvement, rising 24 places to 36th (444). Gardner remains No. 1 among all-rounders (503), while Kapp has taken the No. 2 spot from Hayley Matthews (422).

Sutherland’s strong form also helped her move to fourth in the all-rounder rankings, while her teammate King entered the top 10 with a three-spot rise to 262.

India’s veteran left-handed opening batter of the women’s side, Smriti Mandhana, has cemented her place at the number one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings thanks to 109 against New Zealand and an unbeaten 34 runs against Bangladesh, as he moved to a career-best rating of 828. She now has a lead of nearly 100 points from second-ranked Ashleigh Gardner.

It continues to be a dream run for the Indian southpaw, who was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2025 for her incredible batting against Australia. The Protea leader, Laura Wolvaardt, has moved up to the top three with a jump of two spots thanks to her innings of 90 and 31.

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ICC Women’s Batters Rankings as of October 28, 2025

Smriti Mandhana retains No. 1 spot in ICC Women’s Batting Ranking

England’s Amy Jones has entered the top 10 with a four-spot climb to the ninth spot, while Annabel Sutherland has enjoyed the biggest jump of those in the top 40, moving 16 spots to the 16th position to 16th with 613 rating points. Their opening batter, Pratika Rawal, who will miss the remainder of the event with injury, has moved into the top 30 with a rating of 564.

Spin has played a major part in the competition, and the rankings have jumped many ranks to shine. Sophie Eccelestone, the left-arm spinner, who is not confirmed to play the first semifinal game against South Africa in Guwahati, has remained at the top position with 747 rankings in Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings.

Alana King has moved five places with a career-high rating of 698, edging her team-mate Ash Gardner. Gardner has cemented her number one position in the all-rounder stakes.

After three consecutive losses, the hosts have earned a semifinal spot and will aim to finish the league phase on a positive note. They won their last match by 53 runs against New Zealand women and successfully defended the target of 340 runs.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, have blown hot and cold throughout the tournament and finds itself sitting near the bottom of the standings. They lost their last match by 7 runs against Sri Lanka Women.

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IND-W vs BAN-W Match Details

• Match: 28th Match, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

• Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND-W vs BAN-W Weather Report

The forecast for Sunday afternoon in Navi Mumbai shows chances of thundershowers with the average temperature expected to be around 30°C.

IND-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report – Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy 

• Average 1st Innings Score: 265–290

• Chasing Teams: Won 55% of recent matches

• Best Suited: Batting 

IND-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Record

Top Batters to Watch – IND-W vs BAN-W

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): 331 runs in this tournament

• Pratika Rawal (IND-W): 308 runs in this tournament

• Sharmin Akhter (BAN-W): 176 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND-W vs BAN-W

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 14 wickets in this tournament

• N Charani (IND-W): 9 wickets in this tournament

• Kranti Gaud (IND-W): 8 wickets in this tournament

IND-W vs BAN-W Recent Form

IND-W vs BAN-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1 – If India Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 55–56 runs

• First Innings Total: 270–300 runs expected

• Result Prediction: India Women to win by 80–100 runs

Scenario 2 – If Bangladesh Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 30–35 runs

• First Innings Total: 180–200 runs expected

• Result Prediction: India Women to win by 7 wickets

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes in IND-W vs BAN-W?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours in IND-W vs BAN-W?

IND-W vs BAN-W Probable Playing XI

India Women (IND-W)

Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W)

Nigar Sultana (c) (wk), Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter

IND-W vs BAN-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

We predict that India Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – IND-W vs BAN-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s IND-W vs BAN-W match?

A: The match will be played at Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy 

Q2. Who is likely to win the IND-W vs BAN-W match today?

A: Indian women are expected to win this ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match.

Q3. What time will the IND-W vs BAN-W match start?

A: The match begins at 3:00 PM IST.

Q4. Who are the top players to watch in IND-W vs BAN-W?

A: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Jemimah Rodrigues are key players to watch.

Q5. Where to watch IND-W vs BAN-W live?

A: The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is in great form with the bat and slammed a memorable century on Thursday (October 23) in the crucial match against New Zealand Women at Navi Mumbai in the league stage of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. 

After New Zealand Women sent India Women to bat first, Indian openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana provided the team's record-breaking partnership in the competition history by setting up a 212-run partnership for the first wicket. Mandhana completed her 14th WODI century and third Women's Cricket World Cup century in 88 balls. She scored 109 off 95 balls with 10 fours and four sixes. 

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Smriti Mandhana records second-most Women's ODI centuries

The century was Smriti Mandhana's 14th WODI century as she recorded the second-most WODI hundreds. Below, we have brought some top records of the latest memorable century of Smriti. 

Second most WODI centuries

With her 14th WODI hundred, Smriti became the second most centurion in Women's ODI cricket history, as she surpassed Suzie Bates' 13 WODI centuries. Meg Lanning holds the record with 15 WODI hundreds. 

Joint most WODI centuries in a calendar year

With five WODI centuries in 2025, Smriti equalled the record for most WODI centuries in a calendar year, while the South African cricketer Tazmin Brits has set this record this year.

Joint most centuries by an Indian in Women's ODI World Cup

Smriti recorded her third century in the Women's ODI World Cup. After Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti became the second Indian to record three centuries in the Women's ODI World Cup.

Joint second most WODI centuries against New Zealand Women

With her third WODI hundred against New Zealand Women, Smriti equaled Australian Karen Rolton's three WODI centuries record against the White Ferns. Australian Meg Lanning holds this record with six WODI centuries against New Zealand Women. 

Second most WODI centuries at home

With her seventh WODI hundred, Smriti recorded the second most Women's ODI centuries at home. Only the English cricketer Tammy Beaumont is ahead of Smriti in this record with her 10 WODI centuries at home. 

Smriti Mandhana, the left-handed opener for the Indian Women's Cricket Team, achieved a major milestone during the crucial group stage match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Mandhana entered the One Day International (ODI) clash in brilliant form, having already registered two half-centuries against strong opponents like Australia and England. Despite the opening batter's consistency, this fixture was paramount for Team India to secure a semifinal spot in the tournament.

In the preceding World Cup match, the batters struggled to maintain momentum in the late overs, which resulted in significant pressure and ultimately caused the Indian side to fall short of the target score.

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Mandhana has now become the highest run-scorer among the opening batters in women’s ODI history as she surpassed Suzie Bates’ career runs tally of 5088 runs in 20 fewer innings. The Kiwi batter has smacked 5088 runs in 133 innings, while South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt is third on the list with 4921 runs in 115 WODI innings. This batting record solidifies Mandhana's position as a premier female cricketer on the global stage.

Smriti Mandhana Creates History - Becomes Highest Run-Scoring Opener in Women’s ODI Cricket!

Mandhana has been excellent in the ongoing 50-over series. The left-handed batter advanced down to get the short ball from Rosemary Mair and nailed the pull over the mid-wicket region for a boundary before punishing the leg-side delivery to get it past the wicket-keeper for the same result.

Mandhana and Pratika Rawal celebrated their second 150+ run stand in the Women’s World Cup, which has now matched the two records of the Australian sides in 1997 and 200 by Belinda Clark and Lis Keightley, while in 2022, Rachael Haynes and Alyssa Healy celebrated the record 2022. They both recorded their respective fifties of the innings and shouldered them to 170/0 in 28 overs.

Madhana has scored 90 runs in 79 deliveries at a strike rate of 113.92 with the help of nine boundaries and three over boundaries, while Pratika has collected 75 runs in 92 balls with the help of 11 boundaries at a strike rate of 81.52.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What milestone did Smriti Mandhana achieve during the Women’s World Cup 2025?

Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer among opening batters in women’s ODI history, surpassing Suzie Bates’ tally of 5088 runs in 20 fewer innings.

2. During which match did Smriti Mandhana break the record?

Mandhana achieved this historic milestone in the group stage match against New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai during the Women’s World Cup 2025.

3. How has Smriti Mandhana performed in the Women’s World Cup 2025 so far?

Mandhana has been in outstanding form, scoring multiple half-centuries against top teams like Australia and England, and contributing significantly to India’s semifinal hopes.

4. Who are the other top run-scoring openers in women’s ODI cricket?

After Smriti Mandhana, Suzie Bates of New Zealand (5088 runs in 133 innings) and Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa (4921 runs in 115 innings) are next on the list.

5. What partnership record did Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set in the tournament?

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal registered their second 150+ run stand in the Women’s World Cup, matching the records set by Australian pairs Belinda Clark–Lis Keightley (1997) and Rachael Haynes–Alyssa Healy (2022).

The 24th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is scheduled for Thursday at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, between India and New Zealand women. India has been more competitive than New Zealand in recent head-to-head contests. India Women have a 3–2 advantage over New Zealand Women in the last five encounters. India achieved convincing victories by 6 wickets twice and by 59 runs once

So far, India Women have secured 4 points from five matches, sitting 4th in the table with an NRR of +0.526. New Zealand Women sit just behind with 4 points, but with an NRR of -0.245. India will be looking to recover from recent setbacks, especially the close loss against England, while New Zealand is intent on closing the gap.

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IND-W vs NZ-W Match Details

• Match: 24th Match, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

• Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND-W vs NZ-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

IND-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report – Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

• Average 1st Innings Score: 270–290

• Chasing Teams: Won 60% of recent matches

• Best Suited: Batting

IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record

Top Batters to Watch – IND-W vs NZ-W

• Sophie Devine (IND-W): 260 runs in this tournament

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): 222 runs in this tournament

• Pratika Rawal (IND-W): 186 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND-W vs NZ-W

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 13 wickets in this tournament

• Lea Tahuhu (NZ-W): 10 wickets in this tournament

• Shree Charani (IND-W): 8 wickets in this tournament

IND-W vs NZ-W Recent Form

IND-W vs NZ-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1 – If India Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 55–65 runs

• First Innings Total: 290–310 runs expected

• Result Prediction: India Women to win by 50–70 runs

Scenario 2 – If New Zealand Women bat firstU

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–50 runs

• First Innings Total: 245–260 runs expected

• Result Prediction: India Women to win by 4 wickets

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes in IND-W vs NZ-W?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours in IND-W vs NZ-W?

IND-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XI

India Women (AUS-W)

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

New Zealand Women (ENG-W)

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.

IND-W vs NZ-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

We predict that Indian Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – IND-W vs NZ-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s IND-W vs NZ-W match?

A: The match will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy 

Q2. Who is likely to win the IND-W vs NZ-W match today?

A: Indian women are expected to win this ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match.

Q3. What time will the IND-W vs NZ-W match start?

A: The match begins at 3:00 PM IST.

Q4. Who are the top players to watch in IND-W vs NZ-W?

A: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine are key players to watch.

Q5. Where to watch IND-W vs NZ-W live?

A: The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

India celebrated the festival of Diwali on Monday, and the cricket fraternity too joined in to share festive vibes. Star Sports came out with a special video for cricket heroes such as Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav wishing fans warm Diwali greetings. The video went viral very soon, with fans liking the way their favorite cricketers meshed with the festival spirit.

Diwali is a widely celebrated festival of India and represents victory of light over darkness and good over bad. It is derived from the Hindu tradition of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after conquering the demon king Ravana. People celebrate by lighting oil lamps, bursting firecrackers, sharing sweets, gifting each other, and passing time with friends and family. The video of cricket stars encapsulated this celebratory atmosphere to perfection, bringing fans closer to the joy of the moment.

However, cricket fans had a tough weekend leading up to the celebrations. India lost the first ODI against Australia by seven wickets at Perth Stadium on Sunday. On the same day, India Women lost to England Women by just four runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Even though they were in charge, the lower order crumbled under pressure and suffered a heart-wrenching loss.

Diwali Spirit Brightens the Mood

Despite these on-field setbacks, Diwali brought joy to fans and players alike. The warm wishes from India's cricket heroes boosted moods and reinforced the message of celebration and unity. Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav made the fans feel part of the festival, despite being away from home or the stadium.

Watch the video here

Diwali just got brighter! 🤩🪔

Team India stars ft. #ViratKohli, #KLRahul, #SmritiMandhana & more wish everyone a joyous and safe Diwali! ✨ pic.twitter.com/73AjxTn8nr

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 20, 2025

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The video and welcome messages spread cheer on social media, demonstrating how sports and culture can mix wonderfully. For cricket fans, it was a reminder that Diwali is about happiness, hope, and light, something that Indian cricket, through its cricketers, brought to life for millions of fans this year.