ICC WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: CAN ENGLAND MAINTAIN THEIR STRONG RUN IN THIS TOURNAMENT?

England boast a solid batting order filled with match-winners and experienced campaigners. Players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, and Heather Knight bring both class and composure to the middle.

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The England Women's cricket team heads into the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 as one of the favourites. England have a distinct legacy in the tournament's history and therefore expectations are riding high. The England squad has a blend of experience and emerging talent. As former world champions with four titles under their belt (1973, 1993, 2009, 2017), they are always among the top contenders. Apart from being 4-time winners, they are also 4-time runners-up. They were beaten in the final at the 2022 World Cup by Australia.

With the tournament being held in India and Sri Lanka, England will be demanding tactical flexibility from themselves, knowing spin can be a massive factor.

“That's a blueprint that we work with, especially when we're bowling, making sure the spinners in the middle are doing a really good job for us and making it really hard for people to get away. I think that has been a really good strength of ours for a number of years. We've got a brilliant spin attack,” England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a pre-match press conference.

ENGLAND SQUAD FOR THE ICC WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2025

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb.

STRENGTHS OF THE ENGLAND WOMEN'S CRICKET TEAM