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Defending champions Australia have been unstoppable in the ongoing ODI Women’s World Cup 2025-26. The team have progressed to the semi-finals without a single loss. (X/cricketworldcup)

Defending champions Australia have been unstoppable in the ongoing ODI Women’s World Cup 2025-26. The team have progressed to the semi-finals without a single loss. (X/cricketworldcup)

If there were ever a team that could stand toe-to-toe to this invincible Australian unit, it would have to be handpicked World Cup Combined XI, one that comprises the best players from all the teams. (X/cricketworldcup)

If there were ever a team that could stand toe-to-toe to this invincible Australian unit, it would have to be handpicked World Cup Combined XI, one that comprises the best players from all the teams. (X/cricketworldcup)

Opening the innings would be the tournament’s highest run-getter, <strong>Smriti Mandhana – India’s run machine</strong> and also the ideal captain for the side. She has 331 runs at the strike-rate of over 100, which also includes a century. She brings to the table both captaincy and aggression with the bat. (X/cricketworldcup)

Opening the innings would be the tournament’s highest run-getter, Smriti Mandhana – India’s run machine and also the ideal captain for the side. She has 331 runs at the strike-rate of over 100, which also includes a century. She brings to the table both captaincy and aggression with the bat. (X/cricketworldcup)

Her partner would be <strong>South Africa’s skipper Laura Wolvaardt</strong>, she is the third highest run-scorer of the tournament with 301 runs at 50.16. The duo perfectly balance flamboyance and finesse that would be able to set the tone against a fiery Australian pace attack. (X/cricketworldcup)

Her partner would be South Africa’s skipper Laura Wolvaardt, she is the third highest run-scorer of the tournament with 301 runs at 50.16. The duo perfectly balance flamboyance and finesse that would be able to set the tone against a fiery Australian pace attack. (X/cricketworldcup)

At No. 3 would be <strong>England’s Heather Knight</strong>. Her unbeaten 79 against Bangladesh has been the highlight of her World Cup campaign so far, where she brought back England from the jaws of defeat. (X/cricketworldcup)

At No. 3 would be England’s Heather Knight. Her unbeaten 79 against Bangladesh has been the highlight of her World Cup campaign so far, where she brought back England from the jaws of defeat. (X/cricketworldcup)

A name that must not be ignored is <strong>New Zealand’s Sophie Devine</strong> – her 289 runs in the tournament and her leadership are bound to inspire belief even against a team like Australia. (X/cricketworldcup)

A name that must not be ignored is New Zealand’s Sophie Devine – her 289 runs in the tournament and her leadership are bound to inspire belief even against a team like Australia. (X/cricketworldcup)

Following her should be <strong>Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England all-rounder</strong> who tonked a stunning century against Sri Lanka to remind everyone of her ability to single-handedly change games. Her all-round ability also adds balance to the XI. (X/cricketworldcup)

Following her should be Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England all-rounder who tonked a stunning century against Sri Lanka to remind everyone of her ability to single-handedly change games. Her all-round ability also adds balance to the XI. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next would be <strong>Deepti Sharma</strong>, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. So far, she has scalped 15 wickets at an average of 21. She can also make contributions with the bat whenever she is handed the responsibility. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next would be Deepti Sharma, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. So far, she has scalped 15 wickets at an average of 21. She can also make contributions with the bat whenever she is handed the responsibility. (X/cricketworldcup)

Behind the wickets should be <strong>England’s Amy Jones</strong>, with her sharp and reliable glovework. Her 86* knock against New Zealand also proved why she is a perfect addition to the batting lineup. (X/cricketworldcup)

Behind the wickets should be England’s Amy Jones, with her sharp and reliable glovework. Her 86* knock against New Zealand also proved why she is a perfect addition to the batting lineup. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next in line is <strong>Nadine de Klerk</strong>, a powerful bat down the order and the tournament’s highest strike-rate batter (134.58). She serves as the ultimate finisher, and her game could even throw off Australia’s death-over specialists. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next in line is Nadine de Klerk, a powerful bat down the order and the tournament’s highest strike-rate batter (134.58). She serves as the ultimate finisher, and her game could even throw off Australia’s death-over specialists. (X/cricketworldcup)

The bowling unit should comprise <strong>Nonkululeko Mlaba, South Africa’s slow left-arm spinner</strong> who has bowled with an economy of 4.83 in the tournament. (X/cricketworldcup)

The bowling unit should comprise Nonkululeko Mlaba, South Africa’s slow left-arm spinner who has bowled with an economy of 4.83 in the tournament. (X/cricketworldcup)

Partnering her would be <strong>England’s Linsey Smith</strong> who has averaged just 15.50 in the tournament so far. (X/cricketworldcup)

Partnering her would be England’s Linsey Smith who has averaged just 15.50 in the tournament so far. (X/cricketworldcup)

The pace attack should also include an up-and-coming pacer in <strong>Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter</strong>, a 20 year old whose raw swing and pace can rattle top orders. (X/cricketworldcup)

The pace attack should also include an up-and-coming pacer in Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter, a 20 year old whose raw swing and pace can rattle top orders. (X/cricketworldcup)

Defending champions Australia have been unstoppable in the ongoing ODI Women’s World Cup 2025-26. The team have progressed to the semi-finals without a single loss. (X/cricketworldcup)

If there were ever a team that could stand toe-to-toe to this invincible Australian unit, it would have to be handpicked World Cup Combined XI, one that comprises the best players from all the teams. (X/cricketworldcup)

Opening the innings would be the tournament’s highest run-getter, <strong>Smriti Mandhana – India’s run machine</strong> and also the ideal captain for the side. She has 331 runs at the strike-rate of over 100, which also includes a century. She brings to the table both captaincy and aggression with the bat. (X/cricketworldcup)

Her partner would be <strong>South Africa’s skipper Laura Wolvaardt</strong>, she is the third highest run-scorer of the tournament with 301 runs at 50.16. The duo perfectly balance flamboyance and finesse that would be able to set the tone against a fiery Australian pace attack. (X/cricketworldcup)

At No. 3 would be <strong>England’s Heather Knight</strong>. Her unbeaten 79 against Bangladesh has been the highlight of her World Cup campaign so far, where she brought back England from the jaws of defeat. (X/cricketworldcup)

A name that must not be ignored is <strong>New Zealand’s Sophie Devine</strong> – her 289 runs in the tournament and her leadership are bound to inspire belief even against a team like Australia. (X/cricketworldcup)

Following her should be <strong>Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England all-rounder</strong> who tonked a stunning century against Sri Lanka to remind everyone of her ability to single-handedly change games. Her all-round ability also adds balance to the XI. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next would be <strong>Deepti Sharma</strong>, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. So far, she has scalped 15 wickets at an average of 21. She can also make contributions with the bat whenever she is handed the responsibility. (X/cricketworldcup)

Behind the wickets should be <strong>England’s Amy Jones</strong>, with her sharp and reliable glovework. Her 86* knock against New Zealand also proved why she is a perfect addition to the batting lineup. (X/cricketworldcup)

Next in line is <strong>Nadine de Klerk</strong>, a powerful bat down the order and the tournament’s highest strike-rate batter (134.58). She serves as the ultimate finisher, and her game could even throw off Australia’s death-over specialists. (X/cricketworldcup)

The bowling unit should comprise <strong>Nonkululeko Mlaba, South Africa’s slow left-arm spinner</strong> who has bowled with an economy of 4.83 in the tournament. (X/cricketworldcup)

Partnering her would be <strong>England’s Linsey Smith</strong> who has averaged just 15.50 in the tournament so far. (X/cricketworldcup)

The pace attack should also include an up-and-coming pacer in <strong>Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter</strong>, a 20 year old whose raw swing and pace can rattle top orders. (X/cricketworldcup)

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