Batter: Nat Sciver-Brunt (#2)
Having taken over as England’s all-format captain and currently one of the world’s premier ODI batters, Nat Sciver-Brunt boasts 4092 ODI runs at a sizzling average of 46.50 at the top of the order.
Sciver-Brunt has a stunning 805 runs in just 18 matches in World Cups, with four hundreds, including a valiant 148* against Australia in a losing cause in the final in 2022.
Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone (#1)
The world’s No.1 ranked bowler, Sophie Ecclestone has struck 125 times in just 75 ODIs at a superb 19.79 bowling average with her left-arm spin.
At only 26, she will be playing her second 50-over World Cup, having struck 21 times in just nine games in the 2022 campaign, including a memorable 6/36 against South Africa in the semi-final.
All-Rounder: Nat Sciver-Brunt (#8)
In addition to her heroics with the bat, Sciver-Brunt is also a handy right-arm medium pacer who has the ability to contain runs and step in with wickets when needed, making her one of the most complete players in world cricket.
The 33-year-old has 79 ODI wickets to her name, including 11 at World Cups and her dual skills ensure she plays a central role in England’s World Cup ambitions.
