ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 – Players to Watch
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off on 30 September across India and Sri Lanka, with eight teams vying for the title. Alongside established names, this year’s tournament will spotlight an exciting new generation of players ready to make their mark on the global stage.
Here are eight young stars to watch at CWC 2025:
Georgia Voll – Australia
At just 22, Georgia Voll has made a flying start to her ODI career for Australia. She’s already scored 173 runs in four matches at an average of 57.66, including a century against India in Brisbane. Voll’s form and confidence could be critical for Australia’s title defence.
Alice Capsey – England
Alice Capsey (21) enters the tournament as one of England’s most experienced young stars, with 26 ODI caps. A true all-rounder, Capsey impressed in The Hundred, scoring two fifties and taking 12 wickets. She’ll look to translate that form into World Cup impact in the subcontinent.
Nishita Akter Nishi – Bangladesh
Aged just 17, spinner Nishita Akter Nishi will make her World Cup debut for Bangladesh. A standout at the U19 World Cup, Nishi’s ability to turn the ball sharply was on display when she bowled Jahzara Claxton with a beauty. Expect fireworks from this exciting off-spinner.
Flora Devonshire – New Zealand
Uncapped in ODIs, 20-year-old Flora Devonshire is set to debut on the world’s biggest stage. The left-arm spinner has already shown promise in T20Is, taking 1 for 12 in just two overs against Sri Lanka. Her control and composure make her one to watch for the White Ferns.
Eyman Fatima – Pakistan
Eyman Fatima (20) has already captured attention with her strong U19 World Cup showing—157 runs at an average of 52.33. Though she is yet to debut in ODIs, her T20I performances suggest she has the temperament and strokeplay to shine for Pakistan.
Dewmi Vihanga – Sri Lanka
All-rounder Dewmi Vihanga is emerging as a bowling asset for Sri Lanka. In four ODIs, she’s picked up 11 wickets at an average of 18.81, including a five-for against South Africa. The 20-year-old is poised to become a mainstay in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Annerie Dercksen – South Africa
Winner of the ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024, Annerie Dercksen is a force with bat and ball. With 13 ODIs under her belt, she averages 36.54 with the bat and 27.8 with the ball. Her powerful century against Sri Lanka from No. 7 in May underlined her big-match temperament.
Kranti Gaud – India
India’s pace sensation Kranti Gaud (22) enters the tournament with just six ODI caps, but already boasts elite figures. During a recent tour of England, she joined Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav as the only Indians to take a six-wicket haul in ODIs in England. Her current ODI bowling average sits at 18.53.
As the tournament begins, these eight young stars will look to leave their mark and possibly change the trajectory of their careers. Keep an eye on them as the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup unfolds across two cricket-loving nations.
