India’s women’s cricketing history is full of talent, grit, and a determined spirit. Heading into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, a group of experienced stars and young talent are set to represent India. With the tournament promising intense competition, India will look to combine batting depth, spin variety, and clever tactics to overcome challenges. Here is the full rundown of India’s squad and what each player brings to the team.
This formidable squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur includes stalwarts like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, alongside emerging talents such as Pratika Rawal and Kranti Gaud. The team boasts versatile all-rounders like Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur, while Renuka Singh Thakur spearheads the pace attack, supported by a spin trio of Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, and Deepti Sharma. Wicketkeepers Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia provide flexibility behind the stumps.
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India Women’s World Cup 2025 Squad
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | All-rounder (Middle-order + Off-spin) |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana (vc) | Batsman (Opener) |
| 3 | Pratika Rawal | Batsman (Top-order) |
| 4 | Harleen Deol | Batter / All-rounder |
| 5 | Jemimah Rodrigues | Batsman (Top/Middle-order) |
| 6 | Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 7 | Yastika Bhatia | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 8 | Uma Chetry | Wicketkeeper-Batsman (Reserve Elevated to Squad) |
| 9 | Amanjot Kaur | All-rounder (Pace Bowling + Batting) |
| 10 | Sneh Rana | All-rounder (Off-spin + Batting) |
| 11 | Deepti Sharma | All-rounder (Spin + Batting) |
| 12 | Kranti Gaud | Bowler (Medium-fast) |
| 13 | Arundhati Reddy | Bowler (Medium-fast) |
| 14 | Renuka Singh Thakur | Bowler (Fast-medium) |
| 15 | Sree Charani | Bowler (Left-arm Spin) |
| 16 | Radha Yadav | Bowler (Left-arm Spin) |
Player Highlights
Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain and key middle-order batter, Harmanpreet leads the team with explosive batting and useful off-spin. This is her fifth World Cup and first as captain.
Smriti Mandhana: Vice-captain and one of India’s best openers, Mandhana provides elegance and stability at the top of the innings.
Pratika Rawal: A breakout star with record-breaking batting performances; a solid top-order batter who is rising fast.
Harleen Deol: Versatile batter who can anchor innings or accelerate, plus a handy fielder for India.
Jemimah Rodrigues: Experienced top/middle-order batsman known for creativity and running quick singles.
Richa Ghosh: Power-hitting wicketkeeper-batter who can change games in the lower middle order.
Yastika Bhatia: Technical wicketkeeper-batsman, providing flexibility in the batting lineup.
Uma Chetry: Initially a reserve, she has been added to the squad as a wicketkeeper-batsman option.
Amanjot Kaur: Young all-rounder contributing useful pace bowling and lower order hitting.
Sneh Rana: Reliable off-spin all-rounder known for composure and big match temperament.
Deepti Sharma: Senior all-rounder and a lynchpin of the spin bowling unit with consistent batting.
Kranti Gaud: Medium-fast bowler offering pace and breakthroughs; a promising talent.
Arundhati Reddy: Medium-fast bowler with control and endurance, strengthens the pace attack.
Renuka Singh Thakur: Strike fast bowler known for accuracy and wicket-taking ability.
Sree Charani: Left-arm spinner giving variety and control during middle overs.
Radha Yadav: Senior left-arm spinner with proven ability to contain runs and pick wickets.
