The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion, with India Women crowned as the new world champions after a thrilling victory over South Africa Women in the final. Following weeks of action-packed matches across India and Sri Lanka, the tournament showcased world-class performances, unforgettable upsets, and inspiring moments that will be remembered for years.
From India’s incredible semi-final chase against Australia to their dominant all-round display in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, this World Cup truly belonged to the hosts. It was a campaign of passion, precision, and pride, one that ended with India lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy.
Full ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixtures – Schedule & Results
Here is the updated schedule with results and ongoing matches:
| No | Date | Match | Result | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30 (Tue) | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women | India won by 59 runs (DLS) | ACA Stadium | Guwahati |
| 2 | Oct 1 (Wed) | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women | Australia won by 89 runs | Holkar Stadium | Indore |
| 3 | Oct 2 (Thu) | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 4 | Oct 3 (Fri) | England Women vs South Africa Women | England won by 10 wickets | ACA Stadium | Guwahati |
| 5 | Oct 4 (Sat) | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women | Match abandoned | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 6 | Oct 5 (Sun) | India Women vs Pakistan Women | India won by 88 runs | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 7 | Oct 6 (Mon) | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | South Africa won by 6 wickets | Holkar Stadium | Indore |
| 8 | Oct 7 (Tue) | England Women vs Bangladesh Women | England won by 4 wickets | ACA Stadium | Guwahati |
| 9 | Oct 8 (Wed) | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | Australia won by 107 runs | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 10 | Oct 9 (Thu) | India Women vs South Africa Women | South Africa won by 3 wickets | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam |
| 11 | Oct 10 (Fri) | New Zealand Women vs Bangladesh Women | New Zealand won by 100 runs | ACA Stadium | Guwahati |
| 12 | Oct 11 (Sat) | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women | England won by 89 runs | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 13 | Oct 12 (Sun) | India Women vs Australia Women | Australia won by 3 wickets | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam |
| 14 | Oct 13 (Mon) | South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women | South Africa won by 3 wickets | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam |
| 15 | Oct 14 (Tue) | Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women | No result | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 16 | Oct 15 (Wed) | England Women vs Pakistan Women | No result | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 17 | Oct 16 (Thu) | Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women | Australia won by 10 wickets | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam |
| 18 | Oct 17 (Fri) | South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women | South Africa won by 10 wickets (DLS) | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 19 | Oct 18 (Sat) | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women | No result | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 20 | Oct 19 (Sun) | India Women vs England Women | England won by 4 runs | Holkar Stadium | Indore |
| 21 | Oct 20 (Mon) | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women | Sri Lanka won by 7 runs | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| 22 | Oct 21 (Tue) | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | South Africa won by 150 runs (DLS) | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 23 | Oct 22 (Wed) | Australia Women vs England Women | Australia won by 6 wickets | Holkar Stadium | Indore |
| 24 | Oct 23 (Thu) | India Women vs New Zealand Women | India won by 53 runs (DLS) | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| 25 | Oct 24 (Fri) | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | No result | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 26 | Oct 25 (Sat) | Australia Women vs South Africa Women | Australia won by 7 wickets | Holkar Stadium | Indore |
| 27 | Oct 26 (Sun) | England Women vs New Zealand Women | England won by 8 wickets | ACA–VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam |
| 28 | Oct 26 (Sun) | India Women vs Bangladesh Women | No result | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| SF1 | Oct 29 (Wed) | South Africa Women vs England Women | South Africa won by 125 runs | ACA Stadium | Guwahati |
| SF2 | Oct 30 (Thu) | India Women vs Australia Women | India won by 5 wickets | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| Final | Nov 2 (Sun) | India Women vs South Africa Women | India won by 52 runs | DY Patil Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table
As the group stage heats up, Australia and England continue to dominate the standings with unbeaten runs. South Africa follows closely, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka are still hunting for their first win.
Here is the latest Points table for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
| Teams | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSW (Q) | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +2.102 |
| ENGW (Q) | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | +1.233 |
| RSAW (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -0.379 |
| INDW (Q) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | +0.628 |
| SLW (E) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1.035 |
| NZW (E) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -0.876 |
| BANW (E) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | -0.578 |
| PAKW (E) | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -2.651 |
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Venues
The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be held in two countries — India and Sri Lanka. This is called a hybrid model, where different matches are played in different countries.
There are five stadiums where matches will happen:
In India
1. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – The opening match (India vs Sri Lanka) was played here.
2. Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati – Located in the northeast of India. A few group-stage matches and one semi-final might be played here.
3. Holkar Stadium, Indore – A very lively stadium known for good crowd support.
4. ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) – This ground will host many matches including top clashes like India vs Australia.
In Sri Lanka:
1. R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – This is the only stadium in Sri Lanka used for this World Cup. All of Pakistan’s matches will be played here due to neutral venue rules. If Pakistan reaches the final, this stadium will also host the final match.
This mix of Indian and Sri Lankan venues gives fans from both countries the chance to watch their teams live in the stadiums.
Teams to Watch – Big Names
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has 8 top teams. Every team will try to win the trophy, but some teams have been more successful in the past, while others are rising stars.
1. Australia
- They are the defending champions.
- Australia has won the World Cup 7 times.
- They are always strong and have many world-class players.
2. England
- England has won the trophy 5 times.
- They were the runners-up in the last World Cup.
- England has a mix of young talent and experienced players.
3. India
- India has reached the final before but never won the cup.
- Playing at home gives them a big advantage.
- Fans will expect big performances from top players.
4. Pakistan
- All their matches are in Colombo.
- They will try to surprise bigger teams and reach the semi-finals.
- If they reach the final, it will be played in Colombo.
5. New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka
- These teams have some strong players too.
- New Zealand has won once.
- South Africa has reached semi-finals before.
- Sri Lanka is growing fast and can create upsets.
This mix of experienced teams and new challengers will make every match exciting!
Where to Watch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
Fans from all around the world can watch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 live on TV and online. If you are in India, here are your options:
On TV
- All matches will be shown live on the Star Sports Network.
- Commentary will be available in English, Hindi, and possibly other regional languages.
Online Streaming
- You can watch the matches for free on the JioCinema app and the JioCinema website.
- You just need an internet connection and a phone or computer.
This makes it easy for every cricket fan to watch their favorite teams and players anytime, anywhere.
ICC Women’s World Cup Winners’ List
The ICC Women’s World Cup has a long and proud history. This year in 2025, it will be the 13th edition of the tournament.
Let’s look at the teams who have won before:
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | England | Australia | Won on points table (20 pts vs 17 pts) |
| 1978 | Australia | England | Won on points table (6 pts vs 4 pts) |
| 1982 | Australia | England | Won by 3 wickets |
| 1988 | Australia | England | Won by 8 wickets |
| 1993 | England | New Zealand | Won by 67 runs |
| 1997 | Australia | New Zealand | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2000 | New Zealand | Australia | Won by 4 runs |
| 2005 | Australia | India | Won by 98 runs |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2013 | Australia | West Indies | Won by 114 runs |
| 2017 | England | India | Won by 9 runs |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Won by 71 runs |
| 2025 | India | South Africa | won by 52 runs |
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Conclusion: India Women Crowned ICC World Cup 2025 Champions!
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will go down as a historic edition in cricket history. India Women’s triumph over South Africa in the final marked a monumental moment — their maiden ODI World Cup win. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, powered by standout performances from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma, India combined determination and flair to outclass every opponent on their path to glory.
This victory is more than just a title — it’s a testament to India’s rise as a dominant force in women’s cricket. The 2025 World Cup inspired millions, showcased the growing global strength of the women’s game, and ended with the perfect story: India Women lifting the World Cup on home soil.
FAQs
The tournament started on September 30, 2025, with India defeating Sri Lanka in the opening match at Guwahati.
All Pakistan matches are being played at a neutral venue in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Any knockout match they qualify for will also be in Colombo.
There are 8 teams in total: India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
The final is scheduled for November 2, 2025, and will be held in Colombo or Bengaluru, depending on whether Pakistan qualifies.
The format is round-robin, followed by two semi-finals and a final.
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