The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will likely be held throughout India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, the worldwide governing physique introduced on Monday (June 2, 2025) as Colombo comes into image as an extra venue.
Originally, India had been the lone host of the eight-team ICC ladies’s mega occasion which is able to now be performed throughout Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and the Lankan capital.
Colombo is a late addition to the listing as a neutral venue contemplating Pakistan’s stand not to journey to India for the ICC occasion, following the hybrid mannequin accepted earlier this yr for the Champions Trophy.
Under the system, India performed their matches of the showpiece at Dubai, whereas Pakistan and different groups competed at venues in that nation.
“The event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring India in Bengaluru on September 30 as the Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to the country after 12 years,” the ICC stated in a media launch.
The first semifinal will happen in both Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, and the second semifinal will likely be performed on October 30 in Bengaluru.
The finalists can have a minimum of two days to put together for the decider, with the title conflict to be held in both Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2.
Apart from hosts India, defending champions Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa will participate within the occasion.
Pakistan and Bangladesh had been the most recent entrants to the World Cup, having punched their tickets after ending within the high two of the six-team qualifier event in April.
India are looking for their maiden title within the event, the place the Aussies are probably the most profitable crew with seven title wins.
Published – June 02, 2025 08:13 pm IST
