India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 Schedule Unveiled: Dates, Rivals, Venues & All the Drama to Watch For

Cricket fans, get ready for a blockbuster Women’s World Cup 2025 as India co-hosts the tournament with Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The stage is set for fierce rivalries, packed stadiums, and high-stakes matches as Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad chases their first-ever ODI World Cup title on home soil.

Key Highlights:

Tournament Format & Venues:
The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will feature eight teams playing each other once in a round-robin league. The top four qualify for the semi-finals. Matches will be played across five cities: Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Indore, Guwahati (all in India), and Colombo (Sri Lanka).

India’s Full Schedule:

Warm-ups:

September 24: vs England (Bengaluru)

September 27: vs South Africa (Guwahati)

Group Stage:

September 30: vs Sri Lanka (Bengaluru, 3pm IST)

October 5: vs Pakistan (Colombo, 3pm IST) — the marquee clash at a neutral venue, expected to draw massive attention

October 9: vs South Africa (Vizag, 3pm IST)

October 12: vs Australia (Vizag, 3pm IST)

October 19: vs England (Indore, 3pm IST)

October 23: vs New Zealand (Guwahati, 3pm IST)

October 26: vs Bangladesh (Bengaluru, 3pm IST)

Knockout Rounds:

Semi-final 1: October 29 (Guwahati or Colombo, 3pm IST)

Semi-final 2: October 30 (Bengaluru, 3pm IST)

Final: November 2 (Bengaluru or Colombo, 3pm IST; if Pakistan qualifies, the final will be in Colombo)

Rivalries & High Stakes:

The India vs Pakistan match on October 5 in Colombo is set to be a showstopper, especially after recent political tensions.

Defending champions Australia and 2022 runners-up England are both in the fray, promising tough contests.

India’s campaign features a mix of home and away conditions, with the final group match against Bangladesh in Bengaluru possibly deciding semi-final spots.

What’s at Stake:

India is eyeing their maiden ODI World Cup title, having finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017.

With home advantage, experienced stars, and a talented young core, expectations are sky-high for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team.

The tournament is expected to draw record crowds and showcase the best of women’s cricket.

Other Teams:

The eight teams: India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Each team plays seven group matches; the top four progress to the semi-finals.

Don’t Miss:
With the world’s best teams, iconic rivalries, and the dream of a home-soil triumph, India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign promises non-stop cricketing drama from start to finish.

Source: Times of India, BBC Sport, ICC, Olympics.com