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Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Is Set To Thrill Fans Across India and Sri Lanka
ICC confirms dates and venues for the biggest women’s cricket tournament with eight teams battling for glory
The ICC has officially announced the dates and venues for the eagerly awaited 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, marking a grand return to India after 12 years. The 13th edition of the 50-over tournament will run from September 30 to November 2, with matches scheduled across five iconic stadiums in India and Sri Lanka.
The tournament will kick off in Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 30 with the host nation, India, playing the opening game. Fans can expect an electrifying start as the country that gave birth to cricket prepares to welcome the world’s best women players. Other Indian venues include ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, will also host games, particularly those involving Pakistan, as the two countries continue to navigate diplomatic sensitivities.
The competition will feature eight powerhouse teams: India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. They will compete in a rigorous round-robin format across 28 league matches before advancing to the knockouts. The first semi-final will be held on October 29 at either Guwahati or Colombo, with the second semi-final following on October 30 in Bengaluru. The final is slated for November 2, to be contested in either Bengaluru or Colombo, allowing teams at least two days of preparation after the semis.
Australia enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having claimed their seventh Women’s World Cup title in New Zealand in 2022. Their dominance in the sport adds a thrilling layer of competition for other nations eager to dethrone the champions.
ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event and the future of women’s cricket, stating, “Fans have shown great support for the women’s game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues. Women’s cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we’ve built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.”
The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup is poised to be a landmark event that celebrates the skill, passion, and rising popularity of women’s cricket on a global stage. With top venues and fierce competition, fans are in for a thrilling month of world-class cricket.