A fan can never forget the mega Women's World Cup of 2025 that saw some splendid performances and moments. From match-winning knocks to game-turning spells, many players from different nations got to shine on the biggest stage. After looking through the numbers and match impact, here is CricketGully's Best XI of the Women's World Cup 2025, featuring consistent performers, strong leaders, and rising stars who made their teams proud. CricketGully’s Best XI of the Women’s World Cup 2025 Role Player Country Opener Laura Wolvaardt South Africa Opener Smriti Mandhana India Middle Order Heather Knight England All-Rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt England All-Rounder Marizanne Kapp South Africa All-Rounder Deepti Sharma India Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh India All-Rounder Annabel Sutherland Australia Spinner Sophie Ecclestone England Fast Bowler N Shree Charani India Fast Bowler Lea Tahuhu New Zealand Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa - Captain) Image Source: Getty Images The captain from South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt, had a dream tournament with the bat. She was calm under pressure, scoring 571 runs in 9 innings at an average of 71.31; there was one hundred and three fifties. The class and poise exhibited during her highest score of 169 was a marvel to watch. Wolvaardt's consistency at the top gave South Africa strong starts all through the competition, while her calm leadership saw her team through a few crucial wins. She also hammered a masterful ton in the finals against India, which eventually ended in the losing side, but her contribution in SA's campaign was magnificent. She dominated, smashing 73 fours and 7 sixes, proving why she is ranked amongst world-class openers. For great teamwork, strike rate of 98.78 ensured that at no point did the momentum of the team fall apart. Wolvaardt's batting and presence made her captain of this Best XI. Also Read | India Women Script History, Win ICC World Cup 2025 Final Smriti Mandhana (India) Image Source: ICC/Getty Images Indian left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana matched up her name yet again to deliver at her very best when it mattered the most. She scored 434 runs in 9 innings at an average of 54.25, including one hundred and two fifties. Her fluent stroke play and great temperament made Mandhana an awesome batter among the stars of the World Cup. Mandhana really played one of the best innings in the tournament, scoring 109 runs against New Zealand Women. She provided India with very good starts, smashing a total of 50 boundaries and 9 sixes. Her strike rate of 99.08 stands proof to her hitting prowess against some of the best bowlers worldwide. Mandhana fits too perfectly as Wolvaardt's partner at the top of the order. Heather Knight (England) Image Source: Getty Images England's dependable player Heather Knight was a backbone for her middle order, scoring 288 runs from 7 innings with an average of 48.00, including a hundred and fifty. Her 109-run innings came in pressuring situations when her team needed her most and reflected her experience and temperament. Knight played a major role in consolidating the innings after early wickets fell; she led England to competitive scores. Her strike rate of 85.71 is a testimony of how she attacked while still maintaining control. With great leadership skills and impact creating ability, Knight has rightly deserved her Best XI place. Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) Image Source: ICC/Getty Images England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt continued her remarkable all-round form with contributions with both bat and ball. She scored 262 runs in 6 innings, with an averaging of 43.66 and a brilliant 117. Her ability to keep the scoring rate high in the middle overs meant England had a genuine match-winner. With the ball, 9 wickets from 8 matches, at an economy rate of under six. Her best figures of 2/5 illustrated just how dangerous she can be, even in short spells. With the balance that Sciver-Brunt brings to her side with bat and ball, she is definitely one of the most precious jewels in the women's game. Also Read | Surat Industrialists Promise Gifts if India Win Women’s World Cup 2025 Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) Image Source: ICC via Getty Images Marizanne Kapp has continued to be one of the best all-rounders in women's cricket, and she proved this again in 2025, scoring 208 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 102.97 with two fifties. Her unbeaten 68* demonstrated Kapp's capacity to play the smart aggressive game. With ball as well, she was just as lethal, bagging 12 wickets in 9 matches, with a best of 5/20. Her average of 20.25 and economy of 4.18 speak volumes of her control and accuracy. Whenever South Africa needed stability and breakthroughs, she was always there, which is just the reason she must be included in this Best XI. Deepti Sharma (India) Image Source: ICC/Getty Images Deepti Sharma was once again an excellent all-rounder for India. The right-hand batter's runs stood at 215 from 7 innings at an average of 30.71. With the ball, she flourished as one of the best performers in the tournament, with 22 wickets from 9 matches, best of 5/39 in the finals against South Africa. Her average of 20.40 with the ball and the economy of 5.52 prove how consistent she was. Deepti would often break crucial partnerships and maintain control in the middle overs. She was also adjudged as the player of the tournament for her extraordinary campaign. Her calm presence, along with her ability to contribute in all departments, makes her a key player for this XI. Richa Ghosh (India - wicketkeeper) Image Source: Getty Images Richa Ghosh became one of India's big positives in this tournament. She played fearless cricket in pressure situations and finished the game in style. She scored 235 runs in 8 innings at an average of 39.16 and a brilliant strike rate of 133.52. Her highest score of 94 came during an important chase, where she almost single-handedly took India through. Richa has turned the game around in matter of few overs with 23 fours and 12 sixes. Quick and confident behind the stumps, Richa was the best pick for this team as a wicketkeeper. Annabel Sutherland (Australia) Image Source: Getty Images The all-round capabilities of Annabel Sutherland were marvellous to behold. The right-hand bat scored 117 runs in 6 innings, including a fighting 98 not out, and her strike rate of 85.40 has helped Australia out of some tough spots. She was perhaps the most effective player as far as bowling is concerned, having taken 17 wickets from 7 games, with the best 5 for 40. Her average of 15.82 and economy of 4.45 stand out. Sutherland has so solidly put her hands up for selection as she can deliver both departments. Also Read | Watch Alyssa Healy drops easy catch, gives life to Jemimah Rodrigues Sophie Ecclestone (England) Image Source: Getty Images Sophie Ecclestone, an England left-arm spinner, continued to show her might on the world stage. She took 16 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 14.25, with the best performance being 4/17. Her control is world-class, which she translated into an economy of 4.05, as she kept breaking partnerships in the middle. Apart from her ability to take wickets under pressure, she read batters brilliantly, cementing her reputation as one of the best bowlers in this World Cup. She's a key element of the spin attack in this Best XI. N. Shree Charani (India) Image Source: Getty Images With her consistent performances, the young Indian spinner, N. Shree Charani, made sure to keep herself in the limelight. With the best figures of 3 for 41, she took 14 wickets in 9 matches. Her bowling average was 27.64, and she controlled the economy at 4.96, reflecting the discipline in her line and length. Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand) Image Source: Getty Images Leading aggression and control in the bowling for New Zealand was Lea Tahuhu. She picked up 10 wickets in the 6 matches she played, averaging 15.70, with best figures of 3/22. Her economy rate of 4.61 showed her control in the death overs. Conclusion From the first ball to the last of the Women's World Cup, 2025 was a series of world-class performances. This Best XI was an even mix of experience and youth, with players who have constantly risen to the occasion and made significant contributions for their teams.