The 15-women squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Madhana as vice-captain.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the Indian women’s cricket team squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, to be hosted in India. Veteran batter Harmanpreet Kaur will continue as captain, while star opener Smriti Mandhana has been named vice-captain.
The tournament is set to begin in September, with India’s campaign kicking off against Sri Lanka on September 30, 2025, at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
India’s Squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Doel
- Deepti Sharma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Yastika Bhatia – wk
- Arundhati Reddy
- Kranti Goud
- Richa Ghosh – wk
- Amanjot Kaur
- Radha Yadav
- Renuka Thakur
- Shree Charani
- Sneh Rana
Major Talking Point: Shafali Verma Left Out
In a surprise move, Shafali Verma, one of India’s most explosive young batters, has not been included in the 15-member squad, according to espncricinfo. Her omission has come as a major shock to Indian cricket fans, given her proven match-winning abilities at the top of the order.
Key Returns: Renuka Singh and Amanjot Kaur
The squad sees the return of pace spearhead Renuka Singh Thakur and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, both of whom have recovered from injuries to reclaim their spots. Their inclusion adds vital depth to India’s bowling and middle-order balance ahead of the high-stakes tournament.
Strong Balance of Youth and Experience
The squad features a blend of seasoned campaigners and rising stars, with the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav forming the core. Youngsters like Pratika Rawal, Kranti Goud, and Shree Charani bring fresh energy and promise to the setup.
With two frontline wicketkeepers, Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh, India’s middle order is expected to maintain stability while offering flexibility in team combinations.
Road to the World Cup
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 marks a crucial opportunity for the Women in Blue to claim their maiden world title on home soil. After a series of strong performances in bilateral series and the Women’s Premier League (WPL), expectations are high for the squad to deliver in front of home fans.
India will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka in Bangalore before taking on other heavyweights, including arch-rivals Pakistan and Australia, England, and South Africa in the group stages.