England Cricket has picked its 15-player team for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which starts on September 30. This announcement shows that England is ready to fight for one of cricket’s biggest prizes.
Read on to learn about England’s new captain, which players are back from injury, and why this team could win England’s fifth World Cup title.
England Women’s Complete World Cup Squad

England kept their best experienced players in the team. Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Linsey Smith are all still in the squad. These players have played many matches for England and know how to perform in big games.
Here are all 15 players picked for England’s 2025 Women’s World Cup team:
- Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Batters: Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey
- Wicket Keeper: Amy Jones
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Em Arlott
Nat Sciver-Brunt Will Lead England Women
For the first time in a big cricket tournament, Nat Sciver-Brunt will be the captain of England’s team. She became the captain of all England women’s teams earlier this year. She is ranked as the No.1 ODI batter in the world, which means she is the best batter in this type of cricket. She can lead the team and also score lots of runs to help England win.
Sciver-Brunt will be the most important player for England. She knows how to bat well and how to
Key England Players Return from Injury
England got some great news when important players came back from being hurt. Heather Knight, who used to be the captain, is back after she hurt her leg muscle. She was out for many months but is now fit to play again.
Sarah Glenn, who is a spin bowler, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who is a good batter, also came back. They missed the matches against India but are now ready for the World Cup. Glenn is one of six players who will play their first ODI World Cup, which brings new energy to the team.
These players coming back makes England’s team much stronger. Knight has lots of experience, Glenn can spin the ball to trick batters, and Wyatt-Hodge can score runs quickly when needed.
England Women Want Their Fifth World Cup Win
England has won the Women’s Cricket World Cup four times before. They won in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017. This shows that England knows how to win this tournament.
Now England wants to win their fifth World Cup title. This would make them even more successful in women’s cricket history. Only a few countries have won this many World Cups, so it would be very special for England.
The players and coaches all have the same goal: to bring the World Cup trophy back to England once again.
England Women’s First Match Against South Africa Women
England will start their World Cup campaign with an exciting match against South Africa on October 3 in Bengaluru, India. This first game will be very important because it will show how ready England is for the tournament.
South Africa is also a strong team, so this match will be tough. But it will help England understand what they need to do to win the whole tournament. Cricket fans around the world will be watching to see how both teams perform.
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Conclusion: England Women Ready for World Cup Glory
When England takes the field on October 3, they will start their journey to try and win a fifth World Cup title. With Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain and a strong mix of experienced and new players, England has a great chance to be successful.
The return of key players like Heather Knight and Sarah Glenn makes the team even stronger. England’s proud World Cup history shows they know how to win big tournaments.
Cricket fans will be excited to watch England play in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. After months of preparation, this tournament will show if England can add another World Cup trophy to their collection.
FAQs
Nat Sciver-Brunt is England’s captain. This is her first time leading England in a World Cup tournament.
England has won the Women’s Cricket World Cup four times – in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017.
England plays their first World Cup match on October 3 against South Africa in Bengaluru, India.
Heather Knight (former captain), Sarah Glenn (spinner), and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (batter) all returned after missing recent matches due to injury.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 begins on September 30, 2025.