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Healy, Perry, Mooney among Australia’s Picks for Women’s Cricket World Cup in India

September 5, 2025 - By admin

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is going to start in a couple of weeks and teams have started preparing for it. Cricket Australia has announced their 15-member strong squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy will be leading the Australian side in this tournament, aiming to defend their championship in the subcontinent.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to start on 30 September 2025. However Australian Women’s Team will be playing their first match on October 1 against a strong side of New Zealand at the Hokar Stadium in Indore. Before the tournament, the Australian Team will be play a warm-up series against India.

Healy Leads Balanced Squad:

Alyssa Healy will be the captain of the Australian Women’s side for the third time in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. She has a very good track record in the ICC tournaments for the Australian Team and they will be aiming to win another title under her leadership. Tahlia McGarth is named as vice-captain for the side in this tournament.

Some New Faces and First-time Picks in Women’s Cricket World Cup:

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux are set to play their first-ever ODI World Cup. The Addition of Litchfield and Voll will add more depth in the Australian middle-order as both the players are known for their technical and calm batting style.

However, form has been a concern for Phoebe Litchfield, but the conditions might suit her. Georgia Wareham might be the X-factor in the subcontinent as the wickets will be spin-friendly and she has good record on these conditions.

Australia’s Strong Batting line-up with depth:

Australia’s squad has a mix of experienced players like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Megan Schutt, along with young players who are eager to prove themselves in this tournament.

The All-rounders like Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Tahlia McGrath will add more depth in the batting order and will also contribute with the ball. This mix gives Australia Plenty of options to adjust their lineup for different conditions and opponents, especially in the subcontinents.

Australia Squad for the Women’s World Cup 2025:

Alyssa Healy (Captain), Tahlia McGrath (Vice-Captain), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Darcie Brown, Georgia Wareham.