With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just around the corner, starting in less than two weeks, let's take a look at the top-ranked players from each nation in the ICC Women's Rankings, as the stage is set for thrilling action in India and Sri Lanka.
A handful of records toppled when Smriti Mandhana notched the fastest ton in ODIs for India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium during the second fixture against Australia on Wednesday.
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy has assured the calf injury that caused experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry to retire hurt during the first ODI against India on Sunday is of no concern heading into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, as per the official website of ICC.
A pure batting display from Australia secures them a clinical eight-wicket win against India to kick off their World Cup preparations in New Chandigarh on Sunday.
Mandhana achieved this milestone during her side's first ODI against Australia at New Chandigarh. During the match, Mandhana played a fine knock of 58 in 63 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 92.06.
India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday.
The first of the three-ODIs between India and Australia will take place on Sunday at New Chandigarh, as India aim to ramp up preparations for the home ICC Cricket World Cup starting from September 30 against Sri Lanka at Guwahati.
Defending champions Australia will begin their 2025 World Cup campaign against neighbours New Zealand on October 1 in Indore, while the hosts will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match on September 30 in Guwahati.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka as M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is unavailable to host the matches.
The Indian skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur hopes to lead India to their maiden World Cup as she looks forward to what is a very important next few months for her and her side, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Harmanpreet Kaur is set to lead India for the first time in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy, as India announced a solid 15-member squad for the 2025 edition and Australia series.