Bengaluru, Sept. 29 -- As the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 prepares to unfold across India and Sri Lanka, the spotlight falls on a star-studded lineup of batswomen led by India's Smriti Mandhana and Australia's Beth Mooney.

With the tournament promising high-octane action, these batters are expected to dictate the rhythm of games and chase down the top run-scorer honours.

Mandhana, the Indian vice-captain and current ICC ODI batting rankings leader, has already amassed three centuries and three half-centuries this year, including a stunning 117 against Australia in September. Her poise and timing at the crease make her India's pivotal figure heading into the World Cup.

Australia's Beth Mooney enters the tournament in scintillating ...