Key Batters Set Stage for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, the focus is firmly on the batters who are expected to shape the outcomes of matches. While bowlers play a crucial role in determining results, it is the performances of key batters that often set the tone for their teams’ fortunes. Each participating side arrives with at least one player capable of making a significant impact, and their contributions could prove decisive in high-pressure moments.

Australia – Beth Mooney

Australia’s Beth Mooney has been a standout performer in 2025, consistently surpassing double figures in every ODI she has played this year. She recorded one of the fastest centuries in women’s ODI history against India and scored 233 runs in three innings during the recent series against India. Known for her ability to pace innings carefully, Mooney provides stability and composure under pressure, making her a key figure in Australia’s batting lineup.

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Bangladesh – Sharmin Akhter Supta

Sharmin Akhter Supta has emerged as Bangladesh’s most consistent batter in 2025. She passed 20 runs in seven of her eight ODI innings during the qualifiers, finishing with an unbeaten 94 against Thailand. At 29, Sharmin brings valuable experience to a relatively young team, demonstrating an ability to occupy the crease—an essential quality for Bangladesh as they aim to compete effectively in their second World Cup appearance.

England – Natalie Sciver-Brunt

England’s captain and all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt has been instrumental in her team’s success, scoring four fifties in ODIs this year. Ranked second in the ICC ODI Batter Rankings, she maintains a career average above 40 and a strike rate over 90. Sciver-Brunt combines the ability to stabilize innings with the capacity to accelerate when required, making her England’s most reliable batter, particularly in challenging conditions against spin-heavy attacks.

India – Smriti Mandhana

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana enters the World Cup at the peak of her career. She reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI Batter Rankings earlier this year, accumulating over 800 runs in 2025 alone at an average above 60. Mandhana has scored four centuries this year, including a match-winning 117 against Australia. Her ability to perform under pressure and to anchor chases makes her a cornerstone of India’s batting strategy.

New Zealand – Georgia Plimmer

At just 20 years old, Georgia Plimmer has already played several match-winning innings for New Zealand. She scored 112 against Sri Lanka in March, helping her side secure a series victory, and followed it with another century for New Zealand A against England A. Plimmer’s challenge will be handling the pressure of facing top-class bowlers in a global tournament, which will be critical for New Zealand’s overall performance.

Pakistan – Sidra Amin

Sidra Amin has had a remarkable 2025, scoring back-to-back centuries against South Africa and consistently crossing fifty in most of her seven ODI innings this year. At 33, she combines experience with productivity and brings composure to Pakistan’s top order, making her one of the most important batters for her side.

South Africa – Marizanne Kapp

Returning to ODI cricket in 2025 after a period of rest, veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp immediately made an impact with an unbeaten 121 against Pakistan. With more than 130 ODIs since her debut in 2009, Kapp’s experience adds balance to South Africa’s middle order. Her ability to shift gears during crucial stages complements the steadiness provided by long-term anchor Laura Wolvaardt.

Sri Lanka – Harshitha Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka’s Harshitha Samarawickrama has been the team’s most dependable batter in recent years. At 27, she has established herself as a technically sound player capable of handling both pace and spin, having scored four fifties in 2025, including a top score of 77 against South Africa. Samarawickrama provides crucial stability in the middle order, balancing the aggressive starts often provided by Chamari Athapaththu.

As the tournament unfolds, it is expected that these batters will play pivotal roles in determining the outcomes of key matches, underlining the increasing importance of consistent and high-pressure batting performances in women’s cricket.