Overview

• The month-long tournament begins on September 30, with India facing co-host Sri Lanka in Guwahati.
• Australia can become the first side in 36 years to win back-to-back Women’s ODI World Cups and open against New Zealand on October 1 in Indore.
• Alyssa Healy leads the defending champions following Meg Lanning’s retirement in November 2023.
• Heather Graham has been named in Australia’s squad as a replacement for Grace Harris.
• India host a World Cup at home for the first time in 12 years under Harmanpreet Kaur’s first campaign as ODI World Cup captain.