325. Australia’s Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Squad: Preview & Analysis

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 325 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Australia have unveiled a powerhouse squad for their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title defence in India and Sri Lanka. With Alyssa Healy leading a mix of proven champions and exciting young talent, the defending champions are chasing history as they look to become the first team since 1988 to win back-to-back titles. In this episode, Janani of Sportsy Mathsy Tales fame joins us break down the balance of the squad, the roles of stars like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner, the spin-heavy attack, fresh faces like Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll, and the X-factors who could define Australia’s campaign. We also look at their biggest challenges in the group stage and ask—can this golden era of Australian women’s cricket add yet another chapter?Thank you so much for tuning in to today’s episode and for your incredible support. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don’t forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!