The Women’s Cricket Cup 2025 was full of unexpected twists and turns, with underdog teams rising to the top and upsetting the rankings. One such team was Australia, who surprised everyone by knocking out defending champions India in the quarter-finals. Despite their lower ranking, the Australian women played with determination and skill, causing a major upset in the tournament.
Another shocking upset came from the Netherlands, a team that had never made it past the group stages in previous years. However, in the 2025 Cup, they defeated both England and South Africa, two powerhouse teams, to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The Dutch team’s passion and perseverance on the field was truly inspiring and opened everyone’s eyes to the potential of underdog teams in women’s cricket.
It wasn’t just the lower-ranked teams causing upsets, but also some unexpected individual performances. Pakistan’s captain, Aisha Malik, who was not considered a top player in the tournament, emerged as the leading run-scorer with a total of 856 runs. Her consistent and impressive performances helped Pakistan reach the finals, where they eventually lost to Australia.
The Women’s Cricket Cup 2025 proved to be a platform for surprising upsets and showcased the resilience of underdog teams. It also highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of women’s cricket around the world. Who knows what surprises and underdog stories await us in the next edition of the Cup?