The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally announced the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament, commemorating a memorable tournament hosted in India. The event showcased fierce contests, record-setting performances, and India’s celebrated championship victory. Despite this achievement, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur was surprisingly not included, with three of her teammates recognized in the distinguished XI.
ICC announces Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament
Leading the selected squad is South African captain Laura Wolvaardt, who has been appointed captain of the team after topping the scoreboard with 571 runs. Her impressive centuries scored in both the semi-final and final were significant high points of South Africa’s journey, although they were ultimately defeated by India in the final.
Representing India, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma have been selected due to their outstanding displays, which guided India to victory. Mandhana’s reliable performance at the top of the order proved crucial, as she finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 434 runs, which included four half-centuries. Rodrigues secured her place with a remarkable 127 not out against Australia during the semi-final, a performance celebrated as one of the best ever in women’s cricket. Her total of 292 runs at an average of 58.40 emphasized her importance in critical moments.
Deepti, who was named Player of the Tournament, was key to India’s success. With 22 wickets taken and valuable contributions made in the lower order, she demonstrated her wide-ranging abilities. Her performance in the final, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs and scoring a decisive 58, underscored her reputation as one of the most impactful players in global cricket.
Star-studded line-up reflects global balance
The Team of the Tournament includes a diverse range of talent from prominent cricketing nations. Alongside the Indian players, South Africa has three representatives: Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Nadine de Klerk. Kapp’s all-round capabilities were again notable, and de Klerk’s consistency in the middle order, coupled with key wickets, contributed significantly to South Africa’s campaign.
Australia is represented by Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King, all of whom made significant contributions with both batting and bowling as Australia reached the semi-finals before being defeated by India. Gardner’s powerful hitting and off-spin, Sutherland’s versatility, and King’s effective leg-spin enhanced Australia’s overall strength.
From England, Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt have also been included. Ecclestone’s left-arm spin was consistently challenging throughout the tournament, while Sciver-Brunt, chosen as the 12th player, made impactful contributions despite England’s early elimination. Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz completes the team as the wicketkeeper, recognized for her agility and composure.
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Team of the Tournament
Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Nadine de Klerk, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone
This article was originally published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times venture.
