Post the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup, the ICC revealed the Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who finished as runners-up, has been named captain. India’s trio — Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma — also made the squad. Wolvaardt dominated with the bat, scoring 571 runs at an average of 71.37. She set a new record for the most runs in a single Women’s World Cup edition. Mandhana followed closely with 434 runs, including a century against New Zealand and consistent scores of 80 and 81 against Australia and England. Jemimah Rodrigues impressed with an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-finals, along with other crucial knocks, including 76 not out versus New Zealand. Deepti Sharma became the first woman in a single World Cup to score 200-plus runs and take 15-plus wickets. She excelled in the final, taking five wickets and scoring 58 runs to secure India’s triumph. Australia is represented by Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, and leg-spinner Alana King, while Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz stands out as the only player from a non-finalist side. England features Sophie Ecclestone, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt named as the 12th player. Read also: MS Dhoni Retirement Update: CSK CEO Responds to Question on IPL 2026 Plans Key performers across teams and their impact Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk contributed strongly for South Africa, both with bat and ball. Ash Gardner and Annabel Sutherland led Australia’s charge in runs and wickets, while Alana King’s leg-spin produced match-defining spells. Ecclestone’s precise bowling guided England to the semi-finals, with Sciver-Brunt’s all-round efforts complementing her captaincy. The ICC Playing XI reflects performances across continents, balancing experience, consistency, and match-winning contributions. It highlights how runners-up South Africa and champions India dominated individual accolades, emphasizing the tournament’s competitive intensity. This side honors the most influential players of the 2025 Women’s World Cup. ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Team of the Tournament Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana (India), Laura Wolvaardt (c) (South Africa), Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Ash Gardner (Australia), Deepti Sharma (India), Annabel Sutherland (Australia), Nadine de Klerk (South Africa), Sidra Nawaz (wk) (Pakistan), Alana King (Australia), Sophie Ecclestone (England) 12th Player: Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)