Australia Announce Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Squad (1)
Defending champions Australia have announced their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 squad, featuring a strong 15-member lineup for the marquee tournament in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The record seven-time champions will begin their campaign on October 1 against New Zealand.
Australia received a huge boost as left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returned from a knee injury, while leg-spinner Georgia Wareham also regained full fitness. The spin duo will play a crucial role on turning sub-continent pitches.
Molineux has been sidelined since her knee surgery last year and may miss the ODIs against India before the World Cup. “Sophie Molineux is progressing well in her return from a knee injury, and we anticipate she’ll be available for the World Cup. Georgia Wareham is also back to full training following her adductor injury during the Hundred,” Australia physio Kate Beerworth said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
Healy to Lead, Voll Makes First World Cup Squad
Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy will lead the side after recovering from a foot injury suffered during the Ashes. She returned in style, scoring 137* off 85 balls against India A. Grace Harris earned the final batting spot, while Georgia Voll received her first World Cup call after an impressive debut year.
Voll joins Molineux, Wareham, Phoebe Litchfield, and Kim Garth as the five players making their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup squad.
Selectors Confident of Depth and Versatility
National selector Shawn Flegler expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to succeed in India. “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,” Flegler said.
He further added, “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 Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Squad
Alyssa Healy (capt), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
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