ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: What is the Starting Date and Venue?

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the dates and location for the forthcoming Women’s ODI World Cup in India. The tournament featuring eight teams will take place from September 30 to November 2 at five locations in India and Sri Lanka.

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The tournament’s designated stadiums include M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo).

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The event will start in Bengaluru with India playing the opening match. However, the competitor for the host has not been determined yet. The most recent ICC global women’s event that took place in India was the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2016, which occurred alongside the men’s tournament.

The locations for the knockout matches will rely on Pakistan’s qualification, as two backup venues have been designated for one semifinal and the final.

The initial semifinal is scheduled for either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, while the second will occur the next day in Bengaluru.

The two finalists will have a minimum of two days to get ready for the championship match, scheduled to take place in either Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2.

How Many Teams Will Participate in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

The eight teams participating in the Women’s World Cup include India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The teams will compete in 28 league games in a round-robin format.

Which country is the Defending Champions of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

Australia is the reigning champion and the most accomplished team in the tournament’s history, having secured seven titles.

Where Pakistan Will Played Their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Matches?

Pakistan will conduct its games in Colombo as part of an agreement between the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board), stipulating that India-Pakistan matches in ICC events held by either nation from 2024-2027 will occur at neutral venues, following recent military tensions between the two neighboring nations.

The exact neutral location for Pakistan’s games in the main tournament has not been officially revealed yet, but it will be situated outside India.