Mumbai: The schedule for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has officially been released, setting the stage for an exciting 13th edition of the tournament. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the competition will be held from September 30 to November 2, 2025, across five venues under a hybrid hosting model.
One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash, is scheduled to take place on October 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Hybrid Hosting, Five Iconic Venues
In line with a prior agreement between the BCCI and PCB, Pakistan will play all of its matches in Colombo, while India and other teams will compete across select venues in India. The five designated venues are:
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ACA Stadium, Guwahati
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Holkar Stadium, Indore
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ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
India Begins Campaign Against Sri Lanka
India will kick off their campaign on September 30 against co-hosts Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The October 5 showdown with Pakistan in Colombo is expected to draw massive global attention.
Other key participating nations include Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, making a total of eight competing teams.
Tournament Format and Knockouts
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where all eight teams play against each other. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be held on October 29 and 30. The final will take place on November 2, either in Colombo or Bengaluru, depending on the qualifying teams.
Key Matches to Watch
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October 1: Australia vs New Zealand – Indore
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October 3: England vs South Africa – Bengaluru
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October 12: India vs Australia – Visakhapatnam
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October 19: India vs England – Indore
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October 23: India vs New Zealand – Guwahati
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October 26: India vs Bangladesh – Bengaluru
A total of 31 matches will be played, including two fixtures on October 26.
Jay Shah on the Tournament’s Promise
ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed excitement, stating,
“The confirmation of the schedule brings added excitement to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. With eight of the world’s best women’s teams playing in iconic venues, we’re set for a memorable tournament.”
With India hosting the tournament for the first time since 2013, the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises to be a grand showcase of talent, competition, and growing global interest in women’s cricket.
