New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the dates and venues for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, marking a highly anticipated return of the prestigious tournament to India after over a decade. The 13th edition of the Women’s 50-over World Cup will be held from September 30 to November 2, with matches set to take place across five iconic venues in India and Sri Lanka.
Team India is set to kick off the tournament with a blockbuster opening match in Bengaluru on September 30, promising a thrilling start to the championship. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will serve as a key venue, along with:
- ACA Stadium, Guwahati (India)
- Holkar Stadium, Indore (India)
- ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam (India)
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka)
The first semi-final will be hosted in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, while the second semi-final will be played in Bengaluru on October 30. The grand final is scheduled for November 2, and will be hosted in either Bengaluru or Colombo, giving India a strong presence throughout the key stages of the tournament.
🌍 Eight Teams to Compete
The eight teams confirmed for the tournament include:
- India
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
Defending champions Australia, who lifted the trophy in 2022 after defeating England in New Zealand, will be aiming for a record-extending eighth title.
📣 ICC Reaffirms Focus on Women’s Cricket
In addition to the 2025 Women’s World Cup, the key fixtures for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England were also unveiled today. Speaking on the occasion, ICC Chair Jay Shah emphasized the global governing body’s commitment to elevating women’s cricket.
“Women’s cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these upcoming tournaments will further enhance the momentum we’ve built globally,” said Shah.
“Fans have shown remarkable support, and with venues and dates now announced, they can begin planning for what promises to be a world-class cricketing spectacle.”
