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New Delhi: Harmanpreet kaur will captain India for the first time in a 50-over world cup, with the bcci announcing the odi squad for the Marquee Event. Star Opener Smriti Mandhana has been named Vice-Captain, As India Prepare to Open their Campaign Against Sri Lanka on September 30.

Opener Shafali Verma Has Missed Out on Selection, While Renuka Thakur Has Earned A Place in the 15-Memeber Squad after a Lengthy Injury Layoff.

The pace spearhead is set to make her interactive comeback in the three-match Odi series against AGAIST Australia in September, Ahead of the World Cup. She had been sidelined with a foot injury following wpl 2025, Ruling Her out of the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, and has not feature.

India has enjoyed a near-flawless run against opponents-Barring Arch-Rivals Australia-Since the start of 2024. Harmanpreet’s side recorded series wins at home against south africa, nwe Zealand, West Indies, and Ireland, and also Seled a 2-1 Victory Over England in their recent Away Series.

They further strengthened their preparations by clinching the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, overcoming both the hosts and south Africa. Their final tune-up before the world cup will come in the upcoming Odi Series Against Reigning Champions Australia.

The first two matches of the three-game series will be played in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on September 14 and 17, with the Final Odi Scheduled for Delhi on September 20.

ODI World Cup Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka SINGHHHHHATI REDDY, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Richa Gauud, KRANTI GAUD Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK) and Sneh Rana

ODI Squad for Australia Series: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), KRANTI GHOUDELII Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Sneh Rana