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"The trophy cabinet will have a Women's World Cup": Indian spinner Sneh Rana vows

Akshita Patel

Sneh Rana gears up for Women's World Cup [Source: @RCBTweets/X.com]Sneh Rana gears up for Women's World Cup [Source: @RCBTweets/X.com]

Indian women’s cricket star Sneh Rana has set her sights on the biggest prize in the sport, the ICC Women’s World Cup. As India gears up to begin their World Cup 2025 campaign against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30, Rana believes this could be the moment to create history.

The spin-bowling all-rounder recently returned to Team India’s white-ball setup after a gap since 2023 and has impressed with 21 wickets in just 11 matches this year, including a five-wicket haul.

Sneh Rana sets eyes on the big prize

Ahead of the tournament opener, Sneh Rana, speaking to JioHotstar, said the World Cup is the ultimate dream for every cricketer, and India Women will strive hard to fill the trophy cabinet this year.

"As a cricketer, you always dream of playing in the World Cup and representing your nation. It is going to be interesting and challenging, especially since we are going to play at home. It is a special feeling. And it's even more special for Harman didi (Harmanpreet Kaur), as she has been playing cricket for so many years now. Our aim is to fill the trophy cabinet with a World Cup," Rana said.

Rana also praised the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for changing the face of women’s cricket in India. Having played 17 matches for Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she explained how the tournament helped Indian players learn from world-class talent.

"It gives us the stage to play alongside and against top-class players from around the world. You also get to learn from elite foreign coaches, their strategies, how they think, and how they react in key moments. Even sitting and observing them is a great learning experience," she added.

With the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh in the team, India is full of talent and faith. And with players like Sneh Rana determined to lift the trophy, fans can dare to dream of seeing the Indian women’s team finally bring the World Cup home.

India Women to face Sri Lanka in tournament opener

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will kick off on September 30 with India Women taking on Sri Lanka Women at Guwahati in the tournament opener. As for the squad, Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side with Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma anchoring the team.

India Women squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud