The stage is set for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which begins on September 30 and runs until November 2. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, this 13th edition will witness exciting contests, as the world’s best eight women’s teams battle for glory across 31 matches.
Women’s World Cup 2025: Format, Teams and Venues
The tournament follows a round-robin league format, where each team plays the other once. The top four sides from the league will advance to the semi-finals, ensuring that consistency and depth will be key for any side looking to lift the trophy.
Eight powerhouses of women’s cricket are set to participate: India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. With Australia aiming to extend their legacy, England looking to reclaim dominance, and India chasing their maiden crown, the competition is wide open.
Matches in India will be spread across Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Navi Mumbai, offering fans in different regions a chance to witness the action live. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will host fixtures at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, adding its own flavor to the event.
Women’s World Cup 2025: Fixtures
September 30, Tuesday – India vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati
October 1, Wednesday – Australia vs New Zealand, 3:00 PM – Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 2, Thursday – Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 3, Friday – England vs South Africa, 3:00 PM – Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati
October 4, Saturday – Australia vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 5, Sunday – India vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 6, Monday – New Zealand vs South Africa, 3:00 PM – Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 7, Tuesday – England vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati
October 8, Wednesday – Australia vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 9, Thursday – India vs South Africa, 3:00 PM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 10, Friday – New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 11, Saturday – England vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 12, Sunday – India vs Australia, 3:00 PM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 13, Monday – South Africa vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 14, Tuesday – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 15, Wednesday – England vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 16, Thursday – Australia vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 17, Friday – South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 18, Saturday – New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 19, Sunday – India vs England, 3:00 PM – Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 20, Monday – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 21, Tuesday – South Africa vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 22, Wednesday – Australia vs England, 3:00 PM – Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 23, Thursday – India vs New Zealand, 3:00 PM – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 24, Friday – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3:00 PM – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 25, Saturday – Australia vs South Africa, 3:00 PM – Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 26, Sunday – England vs New Zealand, 11:00 AM – ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 26, Sunday – India vs Bangladesh, 3:00 PM – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 29, Wednesday – Semifinal 1, 3:00 PM – Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati or R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 30, Thursday – Semifinal 2, 3:00 PM – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
November 2, Sunday – Final, 3:00 PM – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai or R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
*All timing are in IST = GMT+ 5:30 hrs
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Broadcast and Live Streaming details for CWC25
India: Star Sports, JioStar app and website
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan: Star Sports India (via JioStar distribution partners)
Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV – TV1 channel & website (www.sirasatv.lk), ICC.tv app
USA & Canada: Willow TV
Caribbean & South America: ESPN, Disney+ app
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event
Australia: Prime Video
New Zealand: Sky TV
Bangladesh: TSM – T Sports and Toffee
Middle East & North Africa: e& Criclife channel on Starzplay
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Pakistan: PTV, TEN Sports, Myco and Tamasha app
Pacific Islands (PNG): PNG Digicel
South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong): StarHub (Singapore), Astro Cricket (Malaysia), ICC.tv
Afghanistan: ICC.tv
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