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During the Women's Premier League (WPL) retention announcements on November 6, 2025, many teams revealed several high-profile players as teams prepare for the mega auction, which will take place on November 27 in New Delhi.
With each franchise allowed to retain up to five players (maximum three capped Indians, two overseas, and two uncapped Indians), many star performers from the WPL 2025 season and the ODI World Cup like Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy and others were let go to allow for squad rebuilds.
Here's list of top players who haven't been retained by teams ahead of the WPL 2026 auction:
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2025.
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Smriti Mandhana's reign at the top of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings has come to an end after the conclusion of the recently-concluded World Cup in India.
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Meet Smriti Mandhana's Fiancé? As India’s women’s cricket team clinches its historic World Cup win, meet Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé, Bollywood music composer Palash Muchhal.
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India’s women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, showed true sportsmanship after winning their maiden ODI World Cup title. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav consoled emotional South African players, earning global praise.
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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.
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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has set the tone for a fiery ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final against India
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IND W Vs SA W, World Cup 2025 Final Highlights: In a historic night for Indian cricket, the India Women’s cricket team clinched their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a nail-biting final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
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As the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 hurtles towards its knockout phase, the semi-final line-up is set, promising nail-biting encounters on October 29 and 30. Australia will face India in one semi-final, while England lock horns with South Africa in the other.
The focus also shifts to the players who have piled on the runs, setting the stage for potential heroics in the business end of the tournament. India opener Smriti Mandhana has emerged as the undisputed queen of the willow. But she's not alone, batting stars of Australia, South Africa and others have kept the run charts fiercely competitive.
Here's list of players who have scored Most Runs At ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 so far:
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South Africa Women post highest-ever World Cup total of 312/9 in 40 overs, setting a daunting DLS-adjusted target for Pakistan.
Laura Wolvaardt scores 90, Marizanne Kapp remains unbeaten on 68, and Nadine de Klerk smashes 41 off 16 balls to anchor Proteas’ victory.*
Pakistan bowled out for 83 runs, marking their fourth heavy defeat, as South Africa Women maintain a five-match winning streak and top the points table.
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South Africa were staring defeat at 142/6, but Chloe Tryon (49) and Nadine de Klerk (84 off 54 balls) tore the Indian attack apart.
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Laura Wolvaardt takes a breathtaking one-handed catch to dismiss Lea Tahuhu, earning instant ‘Catch of the Tournament’ buzz.
South Africa Women restrict New Zealand to 231, with Nonkululeko Mlaba claiming four crucial wickets.
Tazmin Brits’ century and Sune Luus’ unbeaten 81 guide Proteas to a clinical six-wicket win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
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In a shocking start to the Women’s World Cup 2025, South Africa’s women’s cricket team was dismissed for just 69 runs in their clash against England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on October 3.
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The much-anticipated ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30. The 13th edition of the Women's ODI World Cup will be an eight-team event and will see each team play seven group-stage matches against every other side, with the top four advancing to the knockout stages.
Most of the teams, who are aiming to lift that coveted trophy, have already announced their squad for the marquee ICC event. Hosts India were the first team to announce their 15-member squad for the Women's ODI World Cup 2025.
Here's the full squads, captains of all teams for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025:
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India opener Smriti Mandhana takes the top spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
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Melie Kerr was outstanding in all three facets of the game throughout the year, setting the standard for world-class all-rounders.
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Laura Wolvaardt has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing Test match against England in Bloemfontein.
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Smriti Mandhana hit 105 in the final match of the ODI series against Australia in Perth and 54 in the first game of the ongoing T20Is against the West Indies, which helped her improve white ball rankings.
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New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, faces South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu aim for a historic ICC trophy.
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The two Proteas players to be nominated for the award are Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, while West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews completes the list.
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