DUBAI, – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the complete schedule for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, featuring a high-voltage India-Pakistan clash in Colombo on October 5 and the final scheduled for November 2. The tournament will be hosted primarily in India, with Colombo, Sri Lanka, serving as a neutral venue for Pakistan’s matches due to political tensions.
Tournament Overview
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Host Nation: India (Primary) + Colombo (Hybrid Model for Pakistan)
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Teams: 8 (India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh)
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Total Matches: 31 (Round-robin + Knockouts)
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Final: November 2, 2025 (Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – or Colombo if Pakistan qualifies)
Key Fixtures & Venues
Group Stage Highlights
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | India vs Sri Lanka (Opener) | M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| Oct 5 | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa, Colombo |
| Oct 12 | India vs Australia | ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 19 | India vs England | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Oct 23 | India vs New Zealand | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
Knockout Stage
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | Oct 29 | Guwahati / Colombo* |
| Semi-Final 2 | Oct 30 | Bengaluru |
| Final | Nov 2 | Bengaluru / Colombo* |
Note: If Pakistan qualifies, matches shift to Colombo.
Hybrid Model Explained: Why Pakistan Plays in Colombo
Due to ongoing political tensions, the ICC’s hybrid model ensures:
✔ No team travels to the other’s country
✔ Pakistan plays all matches in Colombo
✔ Final moved to Sri Lanka if Pakistan qualifies
This follows the same arrangement used in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Venue-Wise Breakdown
| City | Stadium | Key Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy | Opener, India vs England, Final* |
| Colombo | R. Premadasa | All Pakistan matches |
| Guwahati | ACA Stadium | India vs NZ, Semi-Final 1* |
| Indore | Holkar Stadium | Australia vs NZ, India vs England |
| Visakhapatnam | ACA-VDCA | India vs Australia, SA vs Bangladesh |
Why This Tournament Matters
For India
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Home advantage in crucial matches
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Harmanpreet Kaur’s last WC as captain?
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Young talent showcase (Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh)
For Pakistan
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First WC under new coach
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Diana Baig’s return from injury
Global Context
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Australia defends title
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England & NZ strong contenders
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Bangladesh & Sri Lanka aim for upsets
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FAQs: Women’s World Cup 2025
1. When does the tournament start?
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September 30, 2025 (India vs Sri Lanka in Bengaluru).
2. Where is India vs Pakistan?
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October 5, 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
3. Will Pakistan play any matches in India?
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No, all Pakistan games in Colombo.
4. What if Pakistan reaches the final?
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The final moves from Bengaluru to Colombo.
5. How to buy tickets?
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BookMyShow & ICC website (Sales open mid-2025).
