By Victoria Hamilton 
The countdown has begun for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to run from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka. This will be the 13th edition of the global showpiece and the fourth time India hosts the event, alongside Sri Lanka as co-hosts.
Eight teams will battle for glory, each playing seven group-stage matches before the top four move into the knockout phase. With the tournament only weeks away, all participating nations have confirmed their 15-member squads.
India, chasing their maiden World Cup crown, were the first to announce their squad, and the other powerhouses quickly followed suit. Here’s a complete look at all squads for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Australia Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Bangladesh Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
England Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
India Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
New Zealand Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah
Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
South Africa Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase
Reserve: Miane Smit
Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya
Reserve: Inoshi Fernando
The squads confirm the depth and talent on display for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. From Australia’s championship pedigree to India’s home advantage, South Africa’s balanced outfit, and Sri Lanka’s experienced core, this edition promises to be one of the most competitive yet.
With 31 matches across five iconic venues, including Mumbai, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo, cricket fans can expect fierce rivalries, fresh milestones, and unforgettable moments.
Himadullah Sohoo