Indian Cricket Team News: Women’s World Cup 2025 Squad
So finally the wait is over. The queens of cricket are again coming to roar, and this time in their own backyard. The Women’s World Cup 2025 is starting from 2nd October in India, where cricket is not just a game but like festival for people. This is the biggest chance for India to make history and win that first-ever World Cup title.
In this Indian cricket team news, the squad has been announced, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur will again take charge of the team. Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy. The squad looks quite balanced, with a good mix of old, experienced players and also some new names which can surprise. Below we see the full squad in detail.
India Squad for World Cup 2025
The selectors have selected 15 players for the main squad. The team looks complete with batting, bowling and all-round options.
| S. No. | Player Name | Role | Speciality |
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur © | Batter/All-rounder | Captain, big hitter in middle |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana (vc) | Batter | Stylish opener, left hand batter |
| 3 | Pratika Rawal | Batter | Young player, attacking shots |
| 4 | Harleen Deol | Batter | Consistent, good fielder |
| 5 | Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter | Plays anchor role, keeps strike |
| 6 | Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper-batter | Finisher, fast scoring ability |
| 7 | Yastika Bhatia | Wicketkeeper-batter | Reliable, plays top order |
| 8 | Renuka Singh Thakur | Bowler | Swing bowler, important in powerplay |
| 9 | Deepti Sharma | All-rounder | Off-spin, handy lower batting |
| 10 | Sneh Rana | All-rounder | Spin option, useful hitter |
| 11 | Sree Charani | Bowler | Young pace bowler, raw energy |
| 12 | Radha Yadav | Bowler | Left-arm spin, middle overs |
| 13 | Amanjot Kaur | All-rounder | Gives balance, batting depth |
| 14 | Arundhati Reddy | Bowler | Medium pace, lower order runs |
| 15 | Kranti Gaud | Batter | New face, fearless approach |
This team looks like one of the strongest squads India has ever had in women’s cricket. Harmanpreet and Smriti are the backbone of batting, while Deepti and Radha give spin control. The young players like Pratika and Kranti can also bring freshness in the middle, which is something that can help in big matches.
Reserve Players
Not only the main squad, but also the team has announced the reserve players list. These are the backup players who can be called anytime if an injury happens or the team needs another option. Having good reserves also makes practice sessions more competitive, which is very important before such a big tournament.
The reserve players are:
- Tejal Hasabnis
- Prema Rawat
- Priya Mishra
- Uma Chetry
- Minnu Mani
- Sayali Satghare
This shows that India now has very strong bench strength, and almost every department has backup.
Chances of India to Win Tournament
Now the main question in every fan’s heart – can India win Women’s World Cup 2025? Looking at this squad and also knowing that India is the host country, chances are very high this time. The team has confidence and are in good form.
Things which favour India are:
- Recent form: India’s recent form is good. They won the ODI and T20I series recently against England in England.
- Host nation: India is playing at their home ground, in their known conditions. It will provide them advantage against their opponents.
- Balanced squad: Good mix of batting, pace, and spin options.
- Young talent: New players like Pratika Rawal and Kranti Gaud can surprise any bowling attack.
Conclusion
The excitement is already high for the Women’s World Cup 2025. Hosting in India makes it even more special. The squad looks strong on paper, and the players are also in good rhythm. Fans will hope that this time the team crosses the last hurdle and brings the cup home.
So from October 2 onwards, all eyes will be on Indian women cricketers. For all the updates and reports, keep checking Khelostar News and other platforms that bring every small Indian cricket team news to you.
