BCCI announces women’s squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled the 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be hosted across India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side as captain, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain, reflecting a balanced blend of experience and leadership depth.
The selection features a robust core of seasoned campaigners, including Harmanpreet and Mandhana, alongside key contributors such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Harleen Deol. The squad is rounded out with rising talents like Pratika Rawal and Arundhati Reddy, bringing fresh energy and versatility to both batting and bowling departments.
Notably left out of the squad is explosive opener Shafali Verma, a decision that highlights the selectors’ focus on current form and combination stability. In her place, Renuka Singh Thakur anchors a formidable pace attack, supported by all-rounders like Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav, and wicketkeeping options including Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, an indication of strategic depth in key roles.
India’s schedule for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Date | Opposition | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| October 05, 2025 | Pakistan | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| October 09, 2025 | South Africa | 3:00 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| October 12, 2025 | Australia | 3:00 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| October 19, 2025 | England | 3:00 PM | Indore |
| October 23, 2025 | New Zealand | 3:00 PM | Guwahati |
| October 26, 2025 | Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Bengaluru |
As India prepares to launch its campaign against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on September 30, the team appears well-balanced with a mix of veterans and promising newcomers. This composition reflects India’s intent to finally break their Women’s ODIC World Cup final hoodoo and lift the coveted trophy at home for the first time.
India Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), 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
