Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024-25 Overview: The tenth season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024-25 began on October 27 (Sunday). This edition has introduced new players and is expected to be very popular in women’s cricket.
Top players from around the world will showcase their skills. The two-time champions, Adelaide Strikers, will defend their title and aim for a third consecutive win.
Last season, India’s Deepti Sharma hit the winning runs for Adelaide Strikers in the final. Many Indian women cricketers are participating in this season. Let’s look at all the Indian women’s cricketers in the WBBL 2024-25.
Indian Women’s Cricketers In WBBL 2024-25
Smriti Mandhana – Adelaide Strikers
Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana is returning to the WBBL for the first time since the seventh season. She will play for the defending champions, Adelaide Strikers. Mandhana is one of four overseas players for the Strikers. She has played 38 WBBL games, scoring 784 runs with one century and four half-centuries.
Jemimah Rodrigues – Brisbane Heat
Indian middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues is playing her third WBBL season. She has previously played for both Melbourne franchises and now joins Brisbane Heat. Rodrigues will be a key middle-order player for the Heat, aiming to win their third title.
Shikha Pandey – Brisbane Heat
Veteran Indian all-rounder Shikha Pandey is making her WBBL debut with Brisbane Heat. She brings her all-round skills and has already impressed with her debut performance of 2/14.
Yastika Bhatia – Melbourne Stars
Young Indian wicket-keeper Yastika Bhatia is debuting in the WBBL with Melbourne Stars. She will join the team after India’s ODI series against New Zealand. Bhatia is known for her explosive batting at the top order and can also play as a floater. She played a crucial role in MI’s first Women’s Premier League (WPL) title win in 2022.
Deepti Sharma – Melbourne Stars
Deepti Sharma, ranked No. 3 bowler and No. 4 all-rounder in WT20Is, is joining the Melbourne Stars. She is a key player in the Indian women’s team and has consistently performed with both bat and ball. Last season, she hit the winning runs for the Strikers.
Dayalan Hemalatha – Perth Scorchers
Veteran Indian top-order batter Dayalan Hemalatha is making her WBBL debut with Perth Scorchers. Although she has been in and out of the Indian team, she has performed well when given a chance. Hemalatha is known for her powerful hitting and ability to score big sixes.
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