Australian legend Meg Lanning chooses her favorites for the ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup 2025
Seven times winner of the World Cup Me LANNING offered his expert predictions before the highly anticipated ODI Cricket World Cup for women ICC 2025. As a former captain with an unrivaled history of five triumphs in the World Cup, Lanning’s ideas have a significant weight. Addressing ICC Digital, it provided a frank assessment of the teams with the best chances of lifting the trophy. While Australia is entering the reigning champions, Lanning thinks that the competition has never been more fierce, with several nations ready to take place in the title.
Meg Lanning chooses his favorites for the ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup
While Lanning has openly admitted her desire to see her former team defending her title, she thinks that the hosts of India are about to be the main threat. “I know that Australia has dominated a lot, but it is certainly not a lost conclusion. I would always like Australia of course, but I think India is the main competitors. I think India is an important challenge for everyone ”, Said Lanning.
The former cricket player has developed his justification, declaring that the talent of the Indian team is undeniable. “Regarding talent, they are as good as anyone and I think they really start to understand how to win, which was probably something for them and I think they do it really well,” Lanning also praised Harmanpreet KaurLeadership and experience within the team, adding, “They are well directed by Harmanpreet Kaur and there are very good players who have a good experience now. So I expect them to succeed ”, His ultimate evaluation was a testimony to the potential of India: “And if they bring it together and play well, I don’t think anyone can really get closer to them. They are very good, “
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Other competitive teams ready to surprise in the ODI Women’s World Cup 2025
Beyond the two main pretenders, Lanning thinks that the tournament has a number of other sides capable of making a deep race. She noted that EnglandThe 2017 champions are a perennial force in the game. “So you have England, which are always strong,” she said. Lanning also recognized the coherent performance of South Africa in major tournaments. “South Africa … which has succeeded quite well in recent World Cups, they seem to be able to come together when it is important,” Lanning said.
The former Australian captain also warned against the underestimation New Zealandhighlighting their ability to culminate at the right time. “And then, you can never harm New Zealand too. They showed in this T20 World Cup (2024) recently that if you timer your race really good, then you never know what can happen. So it’s the beauty of the game-there are very good competitive sides there,” Lanning ended. The increased competition opens the way to what should be a convincing and unpredictable tournament.
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