The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 is one of the most exciting events in cricket this year. It will start on September 30, 2025, and will feature 8 top women’s cricket teams from around the world.
This year, the tournament follows a hybrid model, with matches being played in both India and Sri Lanka. All of Pakistan’s matches will take place at a neutral venue in Colombo.
With big matches like India vs Pakistan and exciting clashes between top teams like Australia, England, and South Africa, this tournament is set to be full of action.
Full ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixtures – Match Schedule
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played in a round-robin and knockout format. All 8 teams will play one match each against the other 7 teams.
After all matches are done, the top 4 teams in the points table will reach the semi-finals. Then, the winners of both semi-finals will play the final.
Here is the full match schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 30 (Tue) | India vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 1 (Wed) | Australia vs New Zealand | Indore | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 2 (Thu) | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 3 (Fri) | England vs South Africa | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 4 (Sat) | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 5 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 6 (Mon) | New Zealand vs South Africa | Indore | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 7 (Tue) | England vs Bangladesh | Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 8 (Wed) | Australia vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 9 (Thu) | India vs South Africa | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 10 (Fri) | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 11 (Sat) | England vs Sri Lanka | Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 12 (Sun) | India vs Australia | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 13 (Mon) | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 14 (Tue) | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 15 (Wed) | England vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 16 (Thu) | Australia vs Bangladesh | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 17 (Fri) | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 18 (Sat) | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 19 (Sun) | India vs England | Indore | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 20 (Mon) | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 21 (Tue) | South Africa vs Pakistan | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 22 (Wed) | Australia vs England | Indore | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 23 (Thu) | India vs New Zealand | Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 24 (Fri) | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 25 (Sat) | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Indore | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 26 (Sun) | England vs New Zealand | Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 26 (Sun) | India vs Bangladesh | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 29 (Wed) | Semifinal 1 (TBA) | Guwahati/Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 30 (Thu) | Semifinal 2 (TBA) | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 2 (Sun) | Final (TBA) | Colombo/Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
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 – This is where the first match of the tournament (India vs Sri Lanka) will be played. It is one of the most popular cricket stadiums in India.
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 |
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Conclusion: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Starts from September 30
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is going to be a landmark tournament with its unique hybrid hosting model.
It offers fans in both India and Sri Lanka the chance to witness world-class women’s cricket live.
With top teams and star players competing, and traditional rivalries like India vs Pakistan, this World Cup promises to be an unforgettable ride for cricket lovers around the world.
FAQs
The tournament starts on September 30, 2025, with India vs Sri Lanka.
All Pakistan matches will be played at a neutral venue in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
There are 8 teams in total.
The final is on November 2, 2025, in Bengaluru or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan qualifies.
The format is round-robin, followed by two semi-finals and a final.
