ICC Women World Cup 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka. This edition marks a historic return of the
tournament to Indian soil after 12 years, with the opening match kicking off on September 30 in Bengaluru. The final is scheduled for November 2, with the potential host cities being Bengaluru or Colombo, depending on team progression.
ICC Women ODI World Cup India will launch their campaign with a highly anticipated clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, while their high voltage face-off against arch-rivals Pakistan will occur in Colombo on October 5.
Tensions Dictate Hybrid Hosting for Pakistan Matches
ICC Women The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the ICC has decided that all of Pakistan’s matches during the World Cup will be held in Sri Lanka. According to an agreement under the hybrid model adopted by the BCCI and PCB, Pakistan’s games including potential semifinal or final fixtures will exclusively take place in Colombo.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the ICC Women ODI World Cup 2025 This approach mirrors the arrangement used earlier in the year during the Champions Trophy, when India refused to play in Pakistan and instead contested their matches in Dubai. In response, PCB had asserted that they wouldn’t play any fixtures in India in the foreseeable future.
Tournament Format and Key Highlights
ICC Women ODI World Cup will feature 8 participating teams, engaging in a round robin league format with 28 league-stage matches, followed by two semifinals and the final. ICC Women World Cup The matches will be spread across several iconic cricket venues in India and Sri Lanka, including:
- Bengaluru
- Indore
- Guwahati
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
- Colombo
Important Fixtures:
- India vs Pakistan: October 5 in Colombo
- Australia vs England: October 22 in Indore
- India vs Australia: October 12 in Visakhapatnam
- India vs England: October 19 in Indore
- First semifinal: October 29 in Guwahati or Colombo
- Second semifinal: October 30 in Bengaluru
- Final: November 2 in Bengaluru or Colombo
If Pakistan reaches the semifinals or final, those matches will automatically shift to Colombo.
Full Schedule of ICC Women ODI World Cup 2025
September 30: India vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru (3 PM IST)
October 1: Australia vs New Zealand – Indore (3 PM)
October 2: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 3: England vs South Africa – Bengaluru (3 PM)
October 4: Australia vs Sri Lanka – Colombo (3 PM)
October 5: India vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 6: New Zealand vs South Africa – Indore (3 PM)
October 7: England vs Bangladesh – Guwahati (3 PM)
October 8: Australia vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 9: India vs South Africa – Visakhapatnam (3 PM)
October 10: New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Visakhapatnam (3 PM)
October 11: England vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati (3 PM)
October 12: India vs Australia – Visakhapatnam (3 PM)
October 13: South Africa vs Bangladesh – Visakhapatnam (3 PM)
October 14: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Colombo (3 PM)
October 15: England vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 16: Australia vs Bangladesh – Visakhapatnam (3 PM)
October 17: South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Colombo (3 PM)
October 18: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 19: India vs England – Indore (3 PM)
October 20: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Colombo (3 PM)
October 21: South Africa vs Pakistan – Colombo (3 PM)
October 22: Australia vs England – Indore (3 PM)
October 23: India vs New Zealand – Guwahati (3 PM)
October 24: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Colombo (3 PM)
October 25: Australia vs Sri Lanka – Indore (3 PM)
October 26: England vs New Zealand – Guwahati (3 PM)
October 26: India vs Bangladesh – Bengaluru (3 PM)
October 29: Semifinal 1 – Guwahati or Colombo (3 PM)
October 30: Semifinal 2 – Bengaluru (3 PM)
November 2: Final – Bengaluru or Colombo (3 PM)
Australia Eyes Title Defense, India Hopes for Historic Win at Home
ICC Women International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025Defending champions Australia will begin their campaign on October 1 against New Zealand in Indore. The Aussies are also scheduled to meet Pakistan on October 8 in Colombo, and will face England in a high-stakes clash on October 22.
Team India, meanwhile, aims to win its first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title, with home advantage playing a key role. A victory would mark a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket and further boost the sport’s popularity in the region.
Final Thoughts
ICC Women Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises to be a spectacular event, packed with high-octane matches, fierce rivalries, and rising stars. With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting, cricket fans can look forward to a celebration of women’s cricket on an international stage like never before.