The excitement for the 2025 edition of The Hundred is palpable as teams have finalized their squads following a thrilling draft. With a mix of marquee international stars, promising domestic players, and strategic picks, the competition promises to deliver high-octane cricket. Here’s an in-depth look at the squads of all eight women’s teams after the draft, along with the overseas players who will play pivotal roles in shaping their campaigns.
The Hundred Women 2025 draft drama: A battle for the best
The draft for Women’s The Hundred 2025 was nothing short of dramatic. With only 30 spots available and hundreds of players vying for selection, teams had to make smart moves to secure their desired players. Birmingham Phoenix, having finished last in 2024, had the first pick but faced repeated setbacks as other teams exercised their Right to Match (RTM) cards. Their initial attempts to draft Paige Scholfield, Sophia Dunkley, and Heather Knight were thwarted by Oval Invincibles, Welsh Fire, and London Spirit, respectively.
Phoenix eventually settled on Australia’s rising star Georgia Voll, who recently scored an unbeaten 99 in the WPL, followed by England opener Emma Lamb. Meanwhile, other franchises also made impactful choices, with Southern Brave securing Sophie Devine and Chloe Tryon, and Manchester Originals bringing back West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin.
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Team-by-team breakdown
Birmingham Phoenix Women
- Key Overseas Players: Ellyse Perry (Australia), Megan Schutt (Australia), Georgia Voll (Australia)
- Full Squad: Amy Jones, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Charis Pavely, Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Emma Lamb, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Bethan Ellis
Birmingham Phoenix will rely on the experience of Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt alongside young talents like Georgia Voll to bounce back from their disappointing 2024 campaign.
London Spirit Women
- Key Overseas Players: Grace Harris (Australia), Deepti Sharma (India), Georgia Redmayne (Australia)
- Full Squad: Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Cordelia Griffith, Tara Norris, Sophie Munro, Heather Knight (captain), Issy Wong, Rebecca Tyson
London Spirit boast a balanced squad led by Knight and featuring all-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Grace Harris.
Manchester Originals Women
- Key Overseas Players: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Beth Mooney (Australia), Deandra Dottin (West Indies)
- Full Squad: Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Evelyn Jones, Kathryn Bryce, Fi Morris, Danielle Gregory, Seren Smale, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan
Manchester Originals have a strong core with world-class spinner Sophie Ecclestone and explosive batters like Beth Mooney and Deandra Dottin.
Northern Superchargers Women
- Key Overseas Players: Phoebe Litchfield (Australia), Annabel Sutherland (Australia), Georgia Wareham (Australia)
- Full Squad: Kate Cross (captain), Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Lucy Higham, Ella Claridge
The Superchargers have bolstered their squad with Australian stars while retaining experienced domestic players like Kate Cross.
Oval Invincibles Women
- Key Overseas Players: Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Amanda-Jade Wellington (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia)
- Full Squad: Alice Capsey (captain), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Tash Farrant, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Sophia Smale, Jo Gardner, Rachel Slater, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Kalea Moore
Oval Invincibles remain a formidable side with a mix of experienced internationals like Meg Lanning and emerging talents like Alice Capsey.
Southern Brave Women
- Key Overseas Players: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Chloe Tryon (South Africa)
- Full Squad: Danni Wyatt-Hodge (captain), Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rhianna Southby, Mady Villiers, Josie Groves, Phoebe Graham
Southern Brave look strong with power-hitters like Sophie Devine and Laura Wolvaardt complementing their domestic stars.
Trent Rockets Women
- Key Overseas Players: Ash Gardner (Australia), Alana King (Australia), Heather Graham (Australia)
- Full Squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Natasha Wraith, Cassidy McCarthy, Jodi Grewcock, Emma Jones, Ellie Threlkeld
The Rockets are packed with all-rounders like Ashleigh Gardner and Nat Sciver-Brunt who can dominate both bat and ball.
Welsh Fire Women
- Key Overseas Players: Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Jessica Jonassen (Australia), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)
- Full Squad: Tammy Beaumont (captain), Sarah Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Emily Windsor, Beth Langston, Sophia Dunkley, Katie George, Katie Levick
Welsh Fire have built a solid squad around Hayley Matthews’ all-round abilities and Tammy Beaumont’s leadership.
With squads finalized and wildcards yet to be announced for each team before the tournament kicks off later this year. Fans can expect thrilling contests as some of the world’s best cricketers showcase their skills in the fast-paced 100-ball format.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
