Australia name squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

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Australia name squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka)

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup to be played across India and Sri Lanka.

Australia will finalise its preparations with three One-Day Internationals against hosts, India from 14-20 September in New Chandigarh and New Dehli, before opening its World Cup campaign against Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand in Indore on 1 October.

Nicole Faltum and Charli Knott will join the squad for the ODI series, returning home for the start of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL).

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth have been included in their first 50-over World Cup squad, while Grace Harris could play her first ODI World Cup match during the tournament having been a part of Australia’s title-winning squad at the 2022 event in New Zealand.

Molineux returns to the side after a knee injury sidelined her in December. She will likely miss Australia’s ODIs against India but is expected to be available for the World Cup.

Australia squad for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup

Alyssa Healy (NSW / Sydney CC) – captain
Darcie Brown (SA / Northern Districts CC)
Ashleigh Gardner (NSW / Bankstown CC)
Kim Garth (VIC / Dandenong CC)
Grace Harris (QLD / Western Suburbs Cricket Club)
Alana King (WA / Midland Guildford CC)
Phoebe Litchfield (NSW / Sydney University CC)
Tahlia McGrath (SA / Glenelg CC) – vice-captain
Sophie Molineux (VIC / Dandenong Cricket Club)
Beth Mooney (WA / Sandgate-Redcliffe CC)
Ellyse Perry (NSW)
Megan Schutt (SA / Sturt CC)
Annabel Sutherland (VIC / Prahran CC)
Georgia Voll (QLD / Sandgate-Redcliffe District CC)
Georgia Wareham (VIC / Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC)

National Selector, Shawn Flegler said:

“A World Cup in India is one of cricket’s biggest assignments, but we believe this group is up for the challenge.

“The valuable experience the squad has gained from several sub-continent tours in recent years, as well as exposure through the Women’s Premier League will be beneficial in tackling the unique demands of Indian conditions.

“Across the winter we’ve seen some terrific performances right through the group – whether that be through the Australia A series, The Hundred or domestic cricket in England – with players personalising their preparations which looks to have put them in good stead.

“Nicole Faltum and Charli Knott continue to impress and will join the squad for the three ODIs as part of their ongoing development, before returning home for the opening rounds of the WNCL.

“The extended nature of an ODI World Cup can be a challenge, and we believe this group has the depth and versatility to meet those demands.”

Australia Team Physio, Kate Beerworth said:

“Sophie Molineux is progressing well in her return from a knee injury, and we anticipate she’ll be available for the World Cup.

“Alyssa Healy made a strong return in the recent ‘A’ series, and we’re pleased with where she’s at, with Georgia Wareham also back to full training following her adductor injury during the Hundred.”

Australia will face each of the other seven nations across the round-robin format, with the top four sides progressing to the semi-finals on 29 and 30 October. The Final will be played on Sunday 2 November.
Fans can watch all the action when Australia takes on India live on Fox Cricket and Kayo.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be available live, exclusive, and free on Prime Video in Australia. No subscription is required.

QANTAS ODI Tour of India Fixtures

14 September: First ODI, India v Australia, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

17 September: Second ODI, India v Australia, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

20 September: Third ODI, India v Australia, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixtures

28 September: ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match, England v Australia, BCCI Centre Of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru

1 October: Australia v New Zealand, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

4 October: Australia v Sri Lanka, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

8 October: Australia v Pakistan, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

12 October: India v Australia, Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam

16 October: Australia v Bangladesh, Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam