India Women — Legends & Stars

Profiles, highlights and the historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 triumph

Champions — 2025

India lift their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup — a moment for the ages

At the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup hosted in India, the Indian team completed a memorable campaign and secured their first-ever Women's World Cup title. This page celebrates India's all-time best women cricketers, the stars who shaped the present, and the heroics that delivered the 2025 crown.

Meet the players
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ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Final: India beat South Africa — Final scoreline & standout performances in Nov 2025.

Player of Tournament: Deepti Sharma • Final star: Shafali Verma.

All-time greats & today's heroes

Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj

Legendary batter

Mithali is widely regarded as one of India's greatest women cricketers — top-order stability, many runs across formats, and a leader who inspired a generation.

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Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami

Fast bowling pioneer

Jhulan brought pace and consistency — India's pace spearhead for many years and a global role model for women's bowling.

Pace Leader
Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur

Powerful all-rounder

A match-winner with the bat and a calm captain's temperament — Harmanpreet's innings and leadership have driven many Indian victories.

Captain & Finisher
Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana

Elegant opener

Classy left-hander and consistent run-scorer who brings flair and solidity to India’s top order.

Top-order Star
Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma

All-round match-winner

Deepti played a pivotal role in the 2025 World Cup — high-impact performances with both bat and ball through the tournament, earning top tournament honours.

Player of the Tournament
Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma

Explosive opener

Shafali’s aggressive batting and fearless style have devastated bowling attacks — a standout performer in the 2025 World Cup final.

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Jemimah Rodrigues

Jemimah Rodrigues

Creative batter

Known for inventive strokeplay and composure, Jemimah has often provided India with quick, decisive innings at crucial moments.

Stroke Maker

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 — Quick summary

The 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (hosted in India) produced thrilling contests and record-breaking performances. India completed a historic run to the title, beating South Africa in the final. Standout performers included Deepti Sharma (Player of the Tournament) and Shafali Verma, who starred in the final. The win is a landmark moment for Indian women's cricket, inspiring a new generation.

  • Host: India.
  • Final: India beat South Africa.
  • Top performers: Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma.

Gallery — moments & memories

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