ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Teams, Schedule & Venues Unveiled
The 13th ICC Women’s One Day International World Cup is set from September 30 to November 2, 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka . Featuring eight teams, including defending champions Australia, the tournament combines a round‑robin stage and knockout semifinals & final.
📅 Format & Teams
- Round‑robin: Each team plays the other seven once.
- Knockouts: The top 4 advance to semifinals (Oct 29), culminating in the final on Nov 2 .
Qualified automatically via the ICC Women’s Championship were India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan and Bangladesh earned their places through the April qualifier in Lahore .
🌍 Venues & Key Fixtures
| City / Stadium | Country | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy) | India | Opening match (Sept 30), Semi‑final 2, possibly Final |
| Visakhapatnam (ACA‑VDCA) | India | Hosts several group games, incl. India vs Australia (Oct 12) |
| Guwahati (ACA Stadium) | India | Group-stage fixtures |
| Indore (Holkar Stadium) | India | Five matches incl. Aus–NZ (Oct 1), NZ–SA (Oct 6), IND–ENG (Oct 19), AUS–ENG (Oct 22) |
| Colombo (R. Premadasa) | Sri Lanka | All Pakistan matches & India–Pakistan (Oct 5), neutral venue policy |
Neutral venue policy: Due to political tensions, all Pak‑Pak matches are staged in Sri Lanka, including possible semis or the final if Pakistan qualifies .
🌟 India vs Pakistan: Highlight Clash
The Indo‑Pak fixture on October 5 in Colombo is the tournament’s most anticipated showdown—blending on-field rivalry with regional significance .
🎤 Voices from the Ground
- Indore’s Holkar Stadium is making its World Cup debut in women’s cricket. MPCA President Abhilash Khandekar calls it “a proud and historic moment” for regional women’s cricket .
- R. Premadasa Stadium, a neutral venue in Colombo, underscores the ICC’s commitment to ensure safe, high-quality experience amid diplomatic challenges .
📺 Broadcasting & Coverage
In India, Star Sports Network holds live broadcast rights. ICC’s digital platforms will stream additional matches globally .
🎯 Why It Matters
- Historic Co-hosting: Fourth time India hosts (after 1978, 1997, 2013) and debut for Sri Lanka .
- Growth of Women’s Cricket: Venue selection in Indore and Visakhapatnam highlights rising infrastructure attention .
- Geopolitical Resonance: The India‑Pakistan match in Colombo becomes more than cricket—a matter of diplomacy and fan unity.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 promises elite cricket across iconic venues, culturally resonant clashes like India vs Pakistan, and emerging women cricketers shining under growing attention. Mark your calendars: Sept 30 – Nov 2—history, rivalry, passion and progress on display.
