ICC World Cup
The India women's cricket team has earned a nomination for the Laureus World Team of the Year 2026, following their historic victory in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This marks a significant achievement as they join other prominent global teams in the running for the award. The nomination highlights their first-ever World Cup title win against South Africa.
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Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt delivered standout performances at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, scoring a record 571 runs to lead her team to the final. Despite the 52-run loss to India, her achievements earned her a spot as Sportsperson of the Year. Wolvaardt's centuries in the semifinal and final highlighted her crucial role in the campaign.