Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament: ICC picks three Indians in XI, Laura Wolvaardt named captain

Wolvaardt enjoyed an undisputed run as batter in the tournament, amassing a whopping 571 runs at an average of 71.37 to break the record for the most runs at any single edition of the Women’s World Cup.

Finishing as the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament, just behind Laura Wolvaardt, Mandhana picked up her form in a record-breaking year during the latter half of the tournament. The left-hander’s standout moment was her 109 against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai, but her ability to perform against top opposition was also evident in her consecutive prior scores of 80 and 81 against Australia and England.

The ICC noted that Rodrigues’ phenomenal unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-finals was the primary reason for her selection. The India No. 3 also contributed several other good scores throughout the tournament, including a vital 76 not out against New Zealand that helped secure India’s spot in the semis.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Deepti Sharma relished an all-time campaign, becoming the first woman to record 200-plus runs and 15-plus wickets in a single World Cup. The veteran all-rounder also turned up for the side in the final, scoring a half-century and racking up five wickets.

Australia, who reached the semi-finals, is represented by Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, and leg-spinner Alana King. The only player named in the side who did not reach the final four is Pakistan’s standout wicket-keeper, Sidra Nawaz.

England also features prominently, with Sophie Ecclestone included for her strong efforts in helping the side reach the semi-finals, while her captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is named as the 12th player.

1. Smriti Mandhana (India)

434 runs, 54.25 average, one century, two fifties

2. Laura Wolvaardt (c) (South Africa)

571 runs, 71.37 average, two centuries, three fifties

3. Jemimah Rodrigues (India)

292 runs, 58.40 average, one century, one fifty

4. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)

208 runs, 29.71 average, two fifties, 12 wickets, 20.25 average

5. Ash Gardner (Australia)

328 runs, 82 average, two centuries, one fifty, seven wickets, 37.85 average

6. Deepti Sharma (India)

215 runs, 30.71 average, one century, three fifties, 22 wickets, 20.40 average

7. Annabel Sutherland (Australia)

117 runs, 29.25 average, one fifty, 17 wickets, 15.82 average

8. Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)

208 runs, 52 average, one fifty, nine wickets, 26.11 average