In India, cricket is more than just a sport — it is almost like a religion. But now, this field is no longer just for men. A group of talented and beautiful Indian women cricketers are rewriting the story of the game.
We will introduce you to seven female stars who shows that Indian women’s cricket is not only about skill but also popularity and influence, also sharing how to watch this year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup for free in the end. Don’t miss it!
Smriti Mandhana is hailed as India’s “national icon” in cricket not only for her aggressive opening batting style but also her charming looks and fashionable aura.
In 2018, Mandhana won the ICC Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award as the Women’s Cricketer of the Year. She also led Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory in the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL).
In 2024, Mandhana became the first player to score four centuries in women’s ODIs within a single calendar year. This achievement highlight her consistency and scoring ability, surpassing even some of the top men’s cricketers.
In June 2025, Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls against England in a T20I match. This was her first T20I century, making her the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats: Test, ODI, and T20I.
Harmanpreet Kaur is known for her strong leadership. Her captaincy career began in 2016 when she was appointed as the captain for the first time of India’s women’s T20I team, who replacing Mithali Raj.
Over time, her leadership expanded to include ODI and Test formats, making her the captain across all formats for the Indian women's cricket team.
Under her leadership, the team reached 2017 ODI World Cup final and 2020 T20 World Cup. She also led team to win the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games and 2023 Women’s Premier League championship with Mumbai Indians.
Harmanpreet Kaur may not fit the traditional “beauty queen” image, but her decisive and calm presence commands respect. Her intense gaze can intimidate opponents on the field.
Jemimah Rodrigues is loved by fans for her lively personality. Her singing and dancing Reels on Instagram have attracted a large following among cricket fans.
In 2017, at just 16 years old, Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 202 runs off 163 balls in a domestic 50-over match against Saurashtra. She became the second Indian woman after Smriti Mandhana to score a double century in women's 50-over cricket.
This achievement quickly earned her a call-up to the India A team, and she made her international debut in 2018. Since then, she has gradually become a key middle-order player for the Indian team.
Shreyanka Patil is a young right-arm spinner born in 2002. She is full of energy and has won many fans with her sweet smile.
She made her debut for the Indian team in 2023 and played an important role in Royal Challengers Bangalore winning the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2024. She took 13 wickets and was named the best bowler of the season.
Priya Punia comes from a middle-class family in Rajasthan. Her father, Surender Punia, sold their property to support her cricket dreams by building a training facility.
Thanks to her hard work, she made it to the national team and has inspired many young women across India. Unfortunately, her last international match was an ODI against England in 2021.
Since then, although she has performed steadily in WPL and domestic matches—scoring 407 runs in 2018 with an average of 50—she has not returned to the core national squad.
Harleen Deol is famous for her amazing fielding skills. In July 2021, during T20I match against England, she made an incredible catch by diving in the air and stopping the ball before it reached the boundary. This catch was called the "Catch of the Year" by Sachin Tendulkar and shocked cricket fans around the world.
Besides her skills on the field, her stylish image and signature sunglasses on Instagram have added to her charm and attract many fans.
Taniya Bhatia is the main wicket-keeper for the Indian women's cricket team, she's known for her quick reflexes and consistent wicket-keeping skills.
She has shown excellent keeping abilities in both T20I and ODI matches, especially when handling spin bowling and fast deliveries.
Usually, wicket-keepers do not get much attention, but Taniya has proven what it means to combine sharp keeping with good looks.
However, in the past two years, due to the rise of Richa Ghosh, who has a T20I strike rate over 130, it has become harder for Bhatia to regain her spot in the core squad.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Live will starts from September 30 to November 2, 2025, across India and Sri Lanka.
Total eight national teams will participate the matches. These include hosts India, along with Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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