Published on: Nov 3, 2025 2:44 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 3, 2025 2:56 pm IST
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 delivered a thrilling spectacle of skill, resilience, and high-octane cricket, showcasing the evolution of the women’s game on a global stage. From record-breaking knocks to game-changing spells, the tournament was packed with unforgettable performances. The dust settled with India Women winning the coveted title for the very first time. It’s now time to celebrate the standout stars who consistently rose to the occasion.
In this post, we have compiled the Team of Tournament, a team comprising standout performers from the competition. Each player earned their spot through sheer brilliance and consistency.
Runs: 571 | Innings: 9 | Average: 71.37
Laura Wolvaardt was the batting backbone of South Africa’s campaign, finishing as the tournament’s top run-scorer. Her elegant strokeplay and ability to anchor innings made her indispensable. With three fifties and two centuries, she consistently gave her team strong starts. Her standout knock of 124* against England was a masterclass in timing and placement. Wolvaardt’s temperament under pressure and her ability to rotate strike made her a complete ODI batter. The Proteas skipper adapted well to different conditions and bowlers, showing maturity and class throughout the tournament.
Runs: 434 | Innings: 9 | Average: 54.25
Smriti Mandhana was India’s most consistent batter, blending aggression with finesse. Her 434 runs came at a brisk pace, often setting the tone in powerplays. Mandhana’s 109 off 95 against Australia was a standout innings that led India into the semifinals. Her footwork against spin and control over cover drives were hallmarks of her success. She played a crucial role in India’s semi-final run, often stitching partnerships and accelerating when needed.
Runs: 299| Innings: 5 | Average: 74.75 | Dismissals: 12
We’ll pick Alyssa Healy as the wicket-keeper batter in this team. Healy combined explosive batting with sharp wicketkeeping to remain one of Australia’s most impactful players. Her 299 runs included a blistering 142 against New Zealand, where she dismantled the attack with fearless strokeplay. Behind the stumps, Healy was electric 12 dismissals, including 6 stumpings, highlighted her agility and game awareness. Her ability to read spinners and effect lightning-fast stumpings was crucial in turning matches. Healy’s dual role as a top-order aggressor and reliable keeper made her a natural pick in this XI.
Runs: 312 | Wickets: 9 | Matches: 7
Sophie Devine’s all-round brilliance kept New Zealand competitive throughout the tournament. With 312 runs and 9 wickets, she was a genuine match-winner. Her 87 against South Africa was a brutal display of power hitting, while her medium pace provided breakthroughs in the middle overs. Devine’s leadership and tactical acumen were evident in tight games. She remained composed under pressure and was the only shining light in White Ferns’ disappointing campaign.
Runs: 260| Innings: 8 | Average: 62.66
India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, led from the front, scoring 260 runs and guiding her team to the title in the most prolific fashion. The right-hand batter peaked at the right time in this competition, particularly in the semifinal against Australian women. Her innings in the semifinal paved the way for India’s yet another entry into the final of a Women’s ODI World Cup. Being the title winning skipper in this tournament, we pick her as the captain of the Team of the Tournament.
Runs: 328 | Innings: 5 | Average: 82.00 | Strike Rate: 130.15
Ashleigh Gardner was Australia’s most dynamic all-rounder, scoring 328 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 130.15. The all-rounder finished the tournament with two impeccable hundreds and finished as the leading run-scorer for her side. Gardner’s off-spin was equally effective, picking up crucial wickets and maintaining control in the middle overs. Her athleticism in the field and ability to clear boundaries made her a game-changer. Despite batting in only five innings, her impact was immense, and she was often the spark that ignited Australia’s dominance.
Wickets: 22 | Matches: 9 | Average: 20.40
Deepti Sharma was the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, with 22 scalps in 9 matches, and earned the player of the tournament award as well. Her off-spin was deceptive and economical, often breaking partnerships and stifling scoring rates. Besides her bowling, Deepti played some crucial knocks to bail her side from rather dire situations. Sharma’s impact was immense, and she rightly earned the player of the tournament award.
Wickets: 12 | Runs: 208 | Matches: 9
Marizanne Kapp continued to be South Africa’s go-to all-rounder, delivering with both bat and ball. Her 208 runs came in tough situations, often rescuing her team from collapses. With the ball, she picked up 12 wickets, using her experience and seam movement to trouble top-order batters. Kapp’s fitness and intensity were unmatched, and she played a key role in South Africa’s strong group-stage performance. Her ability to bowl with the new ball was imperial, and she often used to strike in the powerplay.
Wickets: 17 | Matches: 7 | Average: 15.82
Annabel Sutherland was Australia’s breakout star with the ball, claiming 17 wickets at an economy of 4.45. Her ability to swing the ball and bowl tight lines made her a constant threat. Sutherland’s spell of 5/24 against England was a tournament highlight, showcasing her control and aggression. Her rise as a dependable pace option gave Australia flexibility in their bowling attack. Sutherland’s maturity and composure were impressive for her age.
Wickets: 17 | Matches: 7 | Average: 14.25
For quite some time now, Sophie Ecclestone has been England’s spin spearhead. She claimed 17 wickets with her left-arm orthodox magic in this tournament at a fabulous economy of just 4.05. Her ability to bowl in the powerplay and death overs made her invaluable. Ecclestone’s 4/18 against Pakistan was a clinic in flight and control. She consistently outfoxed batters with subtle variations and tight lines. Her economy rate was among the best, and she often turned games with her spells.
Wickets: 13 | Matches: 7 | Economy: 4.10
Alana King added variety to Australia’s spin attack with her leg-spin, picking up 13 wickets in 7 matches. Her ability to bowl attacking lines and extract bounce made her a wicket-taking option. King’s 7/18 against New Zealand turned out to be the tournament’s best figure. She bowled with confidence and flair, often outsmarting batters with her googlies. King finds the place in the 11th spot in our team of the tournament.