Debutants to Watch: Emerging Talents Gear Up for Global Stage

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from September 30 to November 2, is set to be a platform for emerging talents to showcase their abilities on the global stage. With eight teams competing for the top prize, the tournament will feature several debutants who are expected to make a significant impact.

Among the standout newcomers is India's Jemimah Rodrigues, a key part of the team's middle-order batting lineup. Rodrigues excels at rotating the strike, countering spin, and adds sharp fielding brilliance, making her a vital asset to the Indian setup. Another rising star is Australia's Phoebe Litchfield, a stylish 360-degree batter who has already neared the 1000-run mark in ODIs in quick time, solidifying her position in the Australian side.

England's pace spearhead-in-the-making, Lauren Filer, is also set to make her World Cup debut. Filer generates bounce and speed above 120 km/h, unsettling top batters early with her steep lift and seam movement. These debutants, along with others like South Africa's Annerie Dercksen, Sri Lanka's Kavisha Dilhari, and Bangladesh's Marufa Akter, are poised to light up the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup with their exceptional skills and talent.