Australia Eyes Historic Women's Cricket World Cup Back-to-Back Wins in India, Sri Lanka

The 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting September 30, features eight teams including defending champions Australia, who have won seven titles and aim to become the first team in 36 years to win consecutive women's one-day World Cups. Australia captain Alyssa Healy emphasized the competitiveness of the tournament, noting seven other teams have a strong chance to win, including England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. India, hosting for the first time in 12 years, carries high hopes under captain Harmanpreet Kaur, eager to change their history of near-misses in the tournament. New Zealand seeks a second World Cup win, with key players like Sophie Devine balancing youth and experience. In other sports news, the 2025-26 Women’s Students league is opening entries soon, with Northumbria expected to contend again, and the Australian University Games are set to showcase top rowing talent in men's and women's categories, featuring athletes with national and international experience.