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Harmanpreet Kaur backs India’s all-round depth for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as the Women in Blue start their campaign in Guwahati against Sri Lanka.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes her team’s growing all-round depth gives them a “high chance” of winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which begins Tuesday.
India have twice reached the ODI World Cup final — in 2005 and again in 2017, when they fell agonisingly short against England by nine runs at Lord’s.
Since then, the side has undergone significant transformation, even if the 2022 campaign ended in disappointment with Australia lifting a record seventh title.
“India, I mean, we do have a high chance to be honest,” Kaur said on the eve of the tournament.
“I’m not just saying because we have the advantage of playing at home, but the amount of cricket we have played and the results we have got in the last couple of years… that shows we have depth in our game, whether it’s batting or bowling.”
Despite a recent 2-1 ODI series defeat to Australia at home, India showcased batting firepower led by Smriti Mandhana, while young seamer Kranti Goud impressed with five wickets across the three matches.
Kaur, captaining India for the first time in a World Cup, stressed the value of home support.
“Home conditions and a home World Cup are always very special. I am sure fans are going to come here and support us… together, we’ll try to create a special memory.”
Co-hosts India will face Sri Lanka in the opening match in Guwahati.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu also acknowledged India’s favourites tag but insisted her team would play without pressure.
“India is the favourite in this World Cup… they know the conditions and will have the spectators behind them. But I plan to play our best cricket in front of everyone without taking too much pressure,” she said.
As part of the schedule, Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo, a compromise ensuring both India and Pakistan compete at neutral venues in multi-nation tournaments.
Meanwhile, the final is slated for November 2.
(with agency inputs)
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