The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 took place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, it brought together the best female players from around the world. Fans witnessed exciting contests, record-breaking innings, and brilliant bowling spells.
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt topped the run charts, while India’s Deepti Sharma was the leading wicket-taker. Here’s a full look at the top five batters and top five bowlers who made headlines.
Top 5 Batters – Most Runs
5. Phoebe Litchfield (Australia) – 304 runs
Young opener Phoebe Litchfield showcased maturity beyond her years, scoring 304 runs in the tournament with stylish shot selection. Her fearless approach and consistent performances gave Australia much-needed stability during the middle stages of the tournament.
4. Pratika Rawal (India) – 308 runs
A surprise package of the competition, India’s Pratika Rawal impressed with her calmness and consistency. She stood out for her calm approach and steady performances. Pratika gave strong support to Smriti Mandhana and helped strengthen India’s batting line-up with 308 runs in the tournament. Rawal’s growth into a dependable scorer became one of the main positives of India’s World Cup journey.
3. Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) – 328 runs
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner combined power and scored 328 runs during the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, mostly batting in the middle order. Her aggressive batting often shifted momentum in Australia’s favor. Gardner’s ability to rescue her team from tough situations made her one of the most impactful players of the tournament.
2. Smriti Mandhana (India) – 434 runs
India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana once again showed her class on the big stage. She Scored 434 runs, and became India’s top run-scorer in a single Women’s World Cup. Her perfect timing, smart shot placement, and calmness under pressure played a huge part in India’s important wins.
1. Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – 571 runs
South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt shined brightly in the 2025 World Cup with her smooth batting and calm mindset. She scored 571 runs, the most ever in a single Women’s World Cup.
Her strong performances as an opener played a big role in taking South Africa to the final, where she finished with yet another classy effort.
Top 5 Bowlers – Most Wickets
5. Alana King (Australia) – 13 wickets
Australian spinner Alana King impressed throughout the tournament, taking 13 wickets and finishing in the top five bowlers. Her smart use of drift and flight made her tough to face, and her steady spells in the middle overs kept Australia in control.
4. Shree Charani (India) – 14 wickets
Another standout performer for India was Shree Charani, who took 14 wickets in the tournament. Her stable performances in the middle overs often helped India to control the run flow and build pressure on the opponent side. Charani’s performances under pressure showed how much India’s bowling attack has evolved.
3. Sophie Ecclestone (England) – 16 wickets
England’s left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone once again showed why she’s among the best bowlers in women’s cricket. She picked up 16 wickets, maintaining tight lines and using her variations effectively on spin-friendly tracks in India.
2. Annabel Sutherland (Australia) – 17 wickets
Annabel Sutherland the Australian pacer finished second with 17 wickets in the tournament. Her pace and swing movement proved deadly in early overs. Sutherland’s ability to break partnerships made her a reliable strike bowler for Australia. Annabel often delivered key breakthroughs in pressure situations, keeping opponents on the back foot.
1. Deepti Sharma (India) – 22 wickets
India’s spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma finished at the top of the list of top wicket-takers of the 2025 World Cup. She took 22 wickets in the tournament. Her tight line, clever flight, and control over spin kept batters guessing throughout the tournament. Deepti was also named Player of the Tournament for her brilliant all-round show, making key contributions with both bat and ball.
Key Takeaways
Balance wins tournaments – The top teams had strong performers in both departments: India’s Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana led from the front, while South Africa relied on Wolvaardt’s consistency.
Emerging stars stepped up – Players like Pratika Rawal and Shree Charani showed that women’s cricket’s next generation is ready to shine.
Records rewritten – Wolvaardt’s 571 runs set a new benchmark for batting in the Women’s World Cup, while Deepti’s 22 wickets highlighted the growing dominance of spinners in subcontinental conditions.
Global growth – With players from India, South Africa, Australia, and England topping charts, the 2025 edition underlined the increasing competitiveness of women’s cricket across continents.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was a celebration of talent, determination, and evolving skill levels in the women’s game. Laura Wolvaardt’s stunning batting and Deepti Sharma’s all-round class stood out throughout the tournament.
Along with key performers from India, Australia, England, and South Africa, they made this World Cup one of the most action-packed, thrilling and competitive editions ever.
Written by Kinjal Walantra