ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Key Matches, and Host Cities Unveiled

The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 schedule is confirmed, featuring key matches in India and Sri Lanka. England, Australia, and India headline the tournament.

The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is set to be a thrilling event, with the schedule now confirmed for matches in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament kicks off on 30 September in Bengaluru, where India will face Sri Lanka in the opening match.

Key Matches to Watch

  • England vs South Africa (3 October, Bengaluru): England, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, begins their campaign against South Africa.
  • Australia vs New Zealand (1 October, Indore): The defending champions, Australia, take on the T20 world champions, New Zealand.
  • India vs Pakistan (5 October, Colombo): A high-voltage clash between arch-rivals in Colombo.
  • Australia vs England (22 October, Indore): A rematch of the 2022 final, where Australia triumphed.

Host Cities and Format

Matches will be held across Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo. The tournament features eight teams, with each team playing the others once in the group stage. The semi-finals are scheduled for 29 October (Guwahati/Colombo) and 30 October (Bengaluru), with the final on 2 November in either Colombo or Bengaluru.

Tournament Highlights

  • India aims to challenge Australia for the title on home soil, having last hosted the Women's World Cup in 2013.
  • England, under new head coach Charlotte Edwards, seeks redemption after their 2022 final loss and recent struggles in ICC events.
  • Pakistan will play all their group matches in Colombo, including a highly anticipated clash against India.

Road to the Final

The group stage runs until 26 October, followed by the semi-finals and final. Australia remains the team to beat, having dominated women's cricket in recent years. However, India and England are strong contenders, with both teams looking to make a statement in this prestigious tournament.

Full Schedule

  • 30 September: India v Sri Lanka – Bengaluru
  • 1 October: Australia v New Zealand – Indore
  • 3 October: England v South Africa – Bengaluru
  • 5 October: India v Pakistan – Colombo
  • 22 October: Australia v England – Indore
  • 29 October: Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo
  • 30 October: Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru
  • 2 November: Final – Colombo/Bengaluru

Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable edition of the ICC Women's World Cup!

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