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India Set Sights on Home Women’s World Cup Title

India opens against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30.

Overview

  • All-rounder Sneh Rana publicly set the goal of winning the World Cup at home, saying the team aims to “fill the trophy cabinet with a World Cup.”
  • Deepti Sharma noted this will be head coach Amol Muzumdar’s first World Cup and said the squad feels ready to perform in front of large home crowds.
  • Rana and Richa Ghosh credited the Women’s Premier League for exposure to world-class players and coaches that has sharpened skills and tactical awareness.
  • Ghosh said she joins bowling meetings during the WPL to understand plans, which she believes strengthens her wicketkeeping and decision-making.
  • The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, who meet in the tournament opener in Guwahati, and India have never won the title.