The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 warm up matches are now ongoing. Teams are using these practice games to test players and get used to conditions. Day 1 of the warm up matches is complete.
Nine warm up matches run from September 25 to 28. All eight World Cup teams take part. Most teams play twice and Australia has one warm up match.
Matches are at four cricket grounds, two in Bengaluru and two in Colombo. These venues give teams good practice and let fans watch strong cricket before the main event.
Complete Warm-up Fixtures of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Here’s the full fixtures of warm-up games you should look out for in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | India vs England | BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | India A Women won by 4 wkts — 2nd inns reduced to 40 overs (DLS Target 224) |
| September 25 | South Africa vs New Zealand | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | No result (rain) |
| September 25 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Colombo Cricket Club Colombo | 3:00 PM | No result (rain) |
| September 25 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | England Women won by 153 runs |
| September 27 | Australia vs England | BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| September 27 | India vs New Zealand | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| September 27 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Colombo Cricket Club Colombo | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| September 28 | South Africa vs India ‘A’ | BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
| September 28 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ | Colombo Cricket Club Colombo | 3:00 PM | Scheduled |
For up-to-date information on warm-up fixtures and more, see the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Official Schedule for complete details.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 – Day 1 Highlights
England set a huge total batting first. They made 339 for 9. Captain Nat Sciver Brunt scored 122 off 105 with 13 fours and two sixes. Emma Lamb added 81 off 59. India started well with Uma Chetry scoring 45 and Jemimah Rodrigues making 66. India could not keep up and lost by 152 runs.
In Bengaluru India, A beat New Zealand by the DLS method after rain stopped play. Izzy Gaze made an unbeaten 101 off 100 to take New Zealand to 273 for 9. India A were 226 for 6 in 39.3 overs when rain came. Shafali Verma scored 70 off 49 and Mamatha Madiwala finished 56 not out to guide India A to the win under DLS.
Bangladesh took early wickets against South Africa and were in a strong position with the ball. Marufa Akter struck early and South Africa were 45 for 3 when rain forced the match to be called off.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan could not finish their game because of the rain. Sri Lanka were 33 for 1 when play was abandoned. Captain Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed before the weather stopped the match.
What to watch next?
India plays New Zealand again on Saturday, September 27. England will face Australia in a big warm up game on Sunday before the tournament begins. Teams will use these matches to try different players and sharpen their plans before the World Cup starts.
When Does the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Start?
The main tournament kicks off on September 30 and runs till November 2. That means teams only get a day or two to rest after their warm-up matches. Then the real battle for the World Cup begins. This tight schedule keeps everyone sharp and ready.
The World Cup will last for more than a month. So, these practice matches are really important to build confidence. Teams need to figure out their best playing eleven and test different strategies. The warm-up games help them do exactly that.
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Conclusion: Day 1 of CWC25 warm-ups has finished!
Warm up fixtures of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 are ongoing and Day 1 is done. With India hosting most matches, the home crowds will be loud when India faces teams like England and New Zealand.
These practice matches matter. Teams use them to try new players, fix small issues and build team spirit. Results do not count in the tournament, but the lessons do. Every team wants to reach the World Cup feeling prepared and confident.
The warm up action continues over the next few days. Check the schedule to see which matches are coming up and where to watch.
FAQs
Most teams play two warm-up matches, but Australia only plays one. India ‘A’ plays one match and Sri Lanka ‘A’ plays two matches.
Four venues will host these games. Two are in Bengaluru – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground. Two are in Colombo – R. Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Cricket Club.
Every warm-up match starts at 3:00 PM local time.
The last warm-up matches are on September 28. The World Cup starts on September 30. So teams get just two days to prepare.
September 25 has four matches. India plays England. South Africa takes on New Zealand. Sri Lanka faces Pakistan. Bangladesh plays Sri Lanka ‘A’.
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