New Delhi: Cricket fans are in for a treat as India and Sri Lanka gear up to co-host the 13th ICC Women’s One Day International World Cup 2025 from September 30 to November 2. This will be India’s fourth time hosting the prestigious tournament.
The tournament will open on September 30 in Guwahati with hosts India taking on co-hosts Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The grand final is scheduled for November 2, with Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium likely to stage the title clash if arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in the decider.
A total of 31 matches will be played across five venues—four in India and one in Sri Lanka.
Key Venues in India and Sri Lanka
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DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – Hosting five matches, including a semifinal. With a capacity of 45,300, this iconic ground has staged major tournaments since 2008, including IPL finals and women’s internationals.
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Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati – The largest venue with a 46,000 capacity, Guwahati will stage five matches including the opening clash and possibly a semifinal. The stadium has hosted several historic matches, with Virat Kohli among those scoring centuries here.
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ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam – Known for spin-friendly pitches, Vizag will host five games, including the India vs Australia blockbuster. This is the ground where MS Dhoni struck his maiden ODI century in 2005.
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Holkar Stadium, Indore – With a capacity of 30,000, Holkar will host five matches, including the India vs England fixture. The venue has a rich history of staging Tests, ODIs, T20s, and IPL matches.
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R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – The sole Sri Lankan venue will be the biggest stage, hosting 13 matches including the final. The stadium has previously staged the 1996 and 2011 Men’s ODI World Cup matches, the 2002 Champions Trophy, and the 2012 Men’s T20 World Cup final.
A Historic Moment for Women’s Cricket
The month-long tournament promises to be a celebration of women’s cricket, offering thrilling contests across some of South Asia’s most iconic venues. With traditional rivalries, powerhouse clashes, and emerging nations all part of the mix, the Women’s World Cup 2025 is expected to be one of the most followed editions in history.
