Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Top Batting and Bowling Performance

The Women's ODI World Cup in 2025 was an incredible show of talent, resolve, and historic success. Besides making India the first-time champions, the competition, which took place in famous Australian locations, featured outstanding bat and ball performances. 

The World Cup provided viewers with amazing cricketing experiences, including record-breaking hundreds and magical spells.

Top Batting Performances

1. Smriti Mandhana – The Backbone of India’s Batting

India’s Smriti Mandhana was in sublime touch throughout the tournament. She finished among the leading run-scorers, with consistent knocks in pressure situations. Her century against Australia in the group stage — a fluent 124 off 108 balls — stood out as a match-defining performance. Mandhana’s calm temperament and aggressive stroke play in power-play situations set the tone for India’s successful campaign.

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2. Laura Wolvaardt – South Africa’s Run Machine

South Africa’s skipper, Laura Wolvaardt, carried her team’s batting on her shoulders. Her impeccable timing and ability to anchor innings made her a standout performer. She scored 450+ runs in the tournament, including a stunning 137 against England that nearly took her team to victory. Wolvaardt’s consistency earned her a spot among the top five run-getters of the tournament.

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3. Ashleigh Gardner – Australia’s All-Round Star

 

Gardner once again proved why she’s among the world’s best all-rounders. Her quickfire knocks down the order, changes the course of several games. Her 92 off 68 balls against New Zealand revived Australia’s innings from a collapse. Gardner’s ability to clear boundaries with ease made her a nightmare for bowlers in the death overs.

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4. Deepti Sharma – India’s Middle-Order Anchor

Deepti Sharma played a crucial role in stabilizing India’s innings whenever early wickets fell. Her unbeaten 84* in the semi-final against Australia was a masterclass in controlled aggression and temperament under pressure. Deepti’s partnerships with Mandhana and Kaur proved vital in India’s journey to the title.

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5. Heather Knight – England’s Fighting Spirit

England captain Heather Knight showcased resilience with the bat, producing two centuries despite her team’s inconsistent run. Her knock of 105 against New Zealand in a must-win game highlighted her leadership and batting class. Knight’s ability to pace an innings made her England’s standout performer in the tournament.

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Top Bowling Performances

1. Deepti Sharma – All-Round Excellence

Deepti’s brilliance wasn’t limited to batting. Her off-spin claimed 13 crucial wickets, including a match-winning 3/34 against Australia in the semi-final. Her accuracy and tactical bowling earned her the Player of the Match award in that thrilling contest.

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2. Sophie Ecclestone – The Spin Wizard from England

The world’s top-ranked spinner proved her class once again. Ecclestone’s economical spells and wicket-taking ability kept England in contention in several matches. Her 4/23 against Pakistan was a textbook display of spin control and variation.

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3. Annabel Sutherland– Australia’s Emerging Match-Winner

Annabel Sutherland's World Cup performance solidified her status as one of Australia's most promising all-round players. Throughout the group stages and in pivotal knockout phases, she made steady contributions with both bat and ball.

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4. Alana King – Australia’s Spin Trump Card

Alana King, a leg-spinner, once again showed why she is one of the top white-ball spinners in the world. Throughout the tournament, her versatility, deft turn, and strategic savvy held opposing hitters in check.

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5. Marizanne Kapp – South Africa’s All-Round Engine

Marizanne Kapp, a seasoned all-rounder from South Africa, had another outstanding campaign, confirming her place among the best performers in women's cricket. In critical instances, Kapp performed well with both the bat and the ball, frequently keeping South Africa in the running on his own.

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Record-Breaking Moments

• The first Indian woman to score 500 or more runs in a single World Cup was Smriti Mandhana.
• In a World Cup final, Arshdeep Kaur had the greatest bowling statistics of any Indian player.
• India's highest-ever score in an ICC knockout match was 287/6 in the final.
• In the same World Cup semifinal, Deepti Sharma became the first Indian woman to score more than fifty runs and take three wickets.

 

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