From Mandhana to Sciver-Brunt — the top batters to watch at Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, all eyes are on the players who could light up the tournament with the bat. From experienced anchors to explosive stroke makers, every team will be counting on a key batter to deliver in India and Sri Lanka.
Here’s a look at the standout batters to watch at the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 — one from each of the competing teams.
🇦🇺 Australia – Beth Mooney
Mooney has been in scintillating form throughout 2025, reaching double figures in every ODI so far. She smashed a half-century against England in Hobart and followed that up with the joint second-fastest women’s ODI century against India in New Chandigarh. Her consistency and calm under pressure will be critical in Australia’s title defense.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – Sharmin Akhter Supta
Sharmin has been a pillar of consistency during Bangladesh’s qualifying campaign, scoring under 20 just once in her last eight ODIs. She came close to her maiden ODI century with an unbeaten 94 against Thailand and remains Bangladesh’s top ODI run scorer over the past year. At 29, she’s primed to lead from the front in just their second Women’s World Cup appearance.
🏴 England – Nat Sciver-Brunt
Ranked second in the ICC ODI batting rankings, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt brings power and composure to the crease. Often stepping in during crucial moments, she’s already notched four half-centuries in 2025. While she may not open, her middle-order presence provides the backbone to England’s batting strategy.
🇮🇳 India – Smriti Mandhana
Currently the No.1 ranked batter in ICC’s ODI rankings, India’s vice-captain has dominated in 2025, scoring three centuries and three fifties in 13 innings. Her average of 62 includes standout performances like the 117 against Australia. As India co-hosts the tournament, all eyes will be on Mandhana to carry the team deep into the competition.
🇳🇿 New Zealand – Georgia Plimmer
Young opener Georgia Plimmer was instrumental in New Zealand’s series win over Sri Lanka, where her 112 led them to a decisive victory. She also impressed for New Zealand A with a century against England A in Derby. She’s the second-highest run scorer for New Zealand over the past year and will look to shine on the big stage in India.
🇵🇰 Pakistan – Sidra Amin
Sidra Amin enters the tournament in red-hot form. In seven ODIs this year, she has registered multiple half-centuries and back-to-back hundreds — 121* and 122 — against South Africa. With over half of Pakistan’s top ODI scores in 2025 to her name, she will be central to their hopes of a breakthrough World Cup campaign.
🇿🇦 South Africa – Marizanne Kapp
Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp appears to be peaking at the right time. After a break earlier in the year, she returned with a stellar 121* against Pakistan and consistent scores over 30 against the West Indies. Having debuted in 2009, her experience and form could prove invaluable for South Africa’s batting unit.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – Harshitha Samarawickrama
Harshitha was Sri Lanka’s top ODI run scorer in the last 12 months. In 2025, she has recorded four half-centuries, including a match-winning 77 against South Africa. With home support in Colombo, she will aim to anchor Sri Lanka’s top order and make a statement on home soil.
With each team featuring a standout performer, the race for the top run scorer at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be one of the tournament’s most thrilling storylines.
