As you can imagine, the excitement is palpable about the upcoming Women’s World Cup. Cricket fans are closely following not only the players who have already made such an impact on this tournament. Some other notable players to watch in Litchfield, Eden Carson and Emma Lamb—all three in stellar form and with huge upside. In 2025, India and Sri Lanka will host what promises to be an exciting new-look tournament. Veteran squads like Australia and England will battle for supremacy, while new talent aims to upset the apple cart.
Phoebe Litchfield has quickly become one of the most exciting batters to watch for England this summer. Her extraordinary level of near-imperviousness has housed her within the connective tissue of Australia’s top order. This is all the more extraordinary given the depth of talent that saturates her field. Alex Hartley, a former England cricketer, highlighted Litchfield’s importance, stating, “Litchfield is now one of the most important players in Australia’s top order and considering how stacked with talent and experience it is, that is such an achievement for a 22-year-old.”
Heather Graham debuted in the Australian starting XI, taking Grace Harris’ place in the side as she sits out with injury. Graham’s addition injects even more talent into a team already noted for its impressive depth. Eden Carson, a 22-year-old fast bowler, has taken the world by storm with a remarkable performance. He claimed nine wickets in three matches, with a series-best 6-52 in the deciding match of the series.
Carson isn’t the only player in the NWSL to watch closely. Emma Lamb is perhaps the most intriguing counterpart to Carson. When she lost her place in the England squad, Lamb went and set fire to her game. She just about forced her recall with some brilliant performances for Lancashire in the domestic scene. Hartley recognized her promise, saying, “It is going to be an exciting tournament for Lamb. She has been the form batter in England this summer, showing a staggering level of consistency.
Kranti Goud shone in her first series, finding her feet after early nerves to take nine wickets in three games. Although still developing her skills, Hartley remarked on her promising start: “You can expect some inconsistency from Goud because she is still so raw, but her early impact has been so promising.”
The Bangladesh squad heavily relies on Nigar Sultana Joty to captain and lead the batting order. With so many significant responsibilities, she is an indispensable role to our team’s success. Hartley pointed out the vital role she plays: “Nigar takes on a lot of responsibility for Bangladesh, similarly to Sri Lanka’s Athapaththu.” Joty’s ability to unify her team and perform consistently could be crucial for Bangladesh’s success.
Chamari Athapaththu makes headlines like no other player on the Sri Lankan roster. Her fierce playing style and leadership presence on and off the field render her one to watch at the tournament. Hartley emphasized Athapaththu’s importance: “It’s an obvious pick but you can’t see Sri Lanka having much success unless Athapaththu has a brilliant tournament.” At COP26, she already showcased herself as an underhanded and destructive opener. Against the leading bowlers in India, she boasts an average of 87.
Australia have long imposed their will at the Women’s World Cup. They’ve won seven championships from the first 12 events. Having been runners-up in the previous edition hosted in 2022, it is England’s turn to rediscover their past glory. For perspective, meanwhile, New Zealand just celebrated winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
The new tournament helps give ideal opportunities for new rising stars to step up beside the veteran superstars. This beautiful blend of experience and youth guarantees an incredibly competitive atmosphere as all 10 teams will compete to take home the honors of supremacy on cricket’s grandest stage.
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