India women’s cricket team News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated the India Women’s Cricket Team after their nomination for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award. 

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first captain to lead India Women’s Cricket Team to ICC World Cup 2025 victory. India defeats South Africa by 52 runs in thrilling DY Patil Stadium final, marking historic maiden World Cup win. Team India to be felicitated by Prime Minister Modi in Delhi, celebrating women’s cricket excellence nationwide.

In the current tournament as well, South Africa have already beaten India once, with Nadine de Klerk playing a pivotal role in that result. South Africa’s path to the final has also shaped their confidence.

As the Indian women’s cricket team gears up for their historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Indian men’s squad has come forward with a wave of heartfelt wishes and encouragement.  

According to an official BCCI update, Rawal suffered knee and ankle injuries. Her absence would be a huge setback for the Women in Blue.

Heavy rains wash out India Women’s Cricket Team’s practice session ahead of must-win ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash against New Zealand. India and New Zealand face a virtual quarterfinal at DY Patil Stadium, both teams battling for the last semifinal spot. India’s semifinal hopes hinge on Thursday’s result, with rain delays and Net Run Rate adding to the high-stakes drama.

India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal hopes remain alive despite consecutive losses to Australia and South Africa. Currently third in the points table with four points, India faces must-win matches against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh to secure a top-four finish. Winning all three matches guarantees a semifinal spot, while winning two could suffice if India maintains a strong net run rate (NRR). Stellar batting performances from Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Pratika Rawal highlight India’s potential, but bowling improvements are crucial. Fans are watching closely as every run and wicket will be decisive for India’s qualification scenario.

India will face Sri Lanka in the final tri-series match between India, South Africa & Sri Lanka on Sunday, 11th May, 2025.   

Talking about the game, the Indian team won the toss and decided to bat first in the game.

On the back of her successful career so far, she has accumulated massive money and as a result, she has a luxurious car collection.

Their second and last warm-up match will take place against Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa on Tuesday, October 1 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.

In 26 ODIs, she has scored 588 runs at an average of 23.52, with four half-centuries. Her best score is 71*.

Deepti has been contributing with the bat as well, making 1020 runs from 117 matches at an average of 23.72 and a strike rate of 104.29 with the help of two half-centuries.