With some exciting matches, the Indian audience has been captivated by the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025), an exciting T20 women’s cricket carnival. Australia’s emerging all-rounder Annabel Sutherland is one of the stars who have changed the game for their individual teams.
With some notable performances in all formats, the Australian has already established herself on the national team. She is also establishing herself for her WPL team, the Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W). During the powerplay periods and towards the conclusion of the innings, she frequently comes to bowl for DC-W. Sutherland is ranked number four in terms of batting position. She has been a skilled bowler and batswoman in addition to being a great fielder.
She famously made a spectacular catch to dismiss Amelia Kerr, sprinting from the long-on area to finish a difficult diving catch. This was one of the best catches of the current WPL 2025, for those who are unaware. It’s interesting to note that as the competition draws to a close, every player competing for his country will soon be getting ready for the ODI World Cup, which will be held in India in October and November of this year.
In an interview, Sutherland was questioned if she and the Australia Women’s team would benefit from playing in the WPL as they get ready for their ICC mega-event campaign. As Annabel Sutherland noted, World Cup games are frequently held in various cities and locations. Playing circumstances therefore differ correspondingly, although participating in the WPL undoubtedly aids in learning as much as possible about the different playing conditions in India. The Australian all-rounder will eventually benefit from this as he gets ready for the 50-over big event.
“Moving around and switching locations is an essential aspect of a World Cup. Before you play the game, you want to learn as much as you can. Espn.in cited Sutherland as stating, “I think it’d be at the back of everyone’s minds that [the World Cup] is coming up.”
Sutherland on WBBL vs. WPL: “I think domestic players there are probably more experienced.”
The 23-year-old was also questioned about the distinction between playing in the WPL and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Because they get to play a lot more matches than local players in India, Sutherland disclosed that local players in Australia typically have greater experience. She did, however, add that young Indian women athletes will improve over time as they get experience in various high-pressure events.
“The Indian local players differ significantly in terms of culture. One of the really wonderful things about playing in the WPL is that I’ve really loved spending time and getting to know [them]. The WBBL has been in existence for a decade. The all-rounder for the Delhi Capitals continued, “I believe that the domestic players [there] are probably a little more experienced.”
Given how much cricket the Australian girls have played at that top level, I believe they have a certain composure about them that the Indian players will continue to develop. Sutherland came to the conclusion, “I believe that the more you play, the better you get in various pressure situations.”
India
