Defending champions Australia have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The squad reflects a careful balance of proven match-winners and fresh talent, with Alyssa Healy confirmed as captain for her third major ICC event in the leadership role.
Ten members of the triumphant 2022 squad return, including Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner, Megan Schutt, and Tahlia McGrath. Their presence ensures that Australia enter the tournament with a wealth of experience and composure under pressure. Perry, at 34, remains the heartbeat of the side, still producing performances across formats that underline her status as one of the game’s greatest. Mooney, one of the most reliable ODI batters of her era, will once again be central to Australia’s middle-order stability.
At the same time, the selectors have infused youth into the lineup, handing opportunities to players who have impressed in recent domestic and international outings. Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, and Kim Garth are all set to feature in their first 50-over World Cup campaigns. Litchfield has already established herself as a top-order force, while Voll’s recent batting exploits in her early international career have raised expectations. Molineux’s return after knee surgery is a big boost, strengthening the spin department alongside Wareham and leg-spinner Alana King.
Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain, a recognition of her leadership potential and all-round ability. She has emerged as one of the most consistent performers in the Australian setup in recent years, equally effective with both bat and ball. Alongside her, Ash Gardner’s power-hitting and off-spin add an invaluable X-factor, particularly in subcontinental conditions.
Selectors highlighted that this squad was picked with India and Sri Lanka’s conditions in mind. The balance of pace and spin, plus the adaptability of the batting unit, was considered crucial. Darcie Brown brings raw pace to the bowling attack, while Annabel Sutherland’s emergence as a dependable seam-bowling all-rounder gives Australia additional flexibility.
The full 15-member squad reads: Alyssa Healy (captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, and Georgia Wareham.
Australia open their campaign against New Zealand in Indore on October 1, before facing Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the group stage. With seven World Cup titles already in the bag, the team has an unmatched legacy to uphold. However, this squad suggests they are not simply defending champions but contenders determined to evolve and stay ahead of the competition.
For Healy, who has stepped into the captaincy role seamlessly since Meg Lanning’s retirement, this tournament offers a chance to etch her own legacy. Backed by Perry’s experience, Mooney’s dependability, and the hunger of the younger players, Australia once again look like the team to beat on cricket’s grandest stage.
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