The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This high-profile tournament will begin on September 30, 2025, and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. A total of eight teams will compete, with matches scheduled across major cities in both countries.
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India vs Pakistan match, which is set to take place on October 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This will be the first time the two countries face off in a World Cup setting after recent military tensions.
Pakistan to Play All Matches in Sri Lanka
Due to ongoing political tensions, Pakistan’s women’s team will play all their matches in Sri Lanka. The decision comes under a hybrid model agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This model ensures the participation of both nations while keeping the games on neutral ground.
India’s Schedule and Key Matches
India will kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 in Bengaluru. They will face top teams including South Africa (Oct 9), Australia (Oct 12), and England (Oct 19). If India qualifies for the semifinals or final, their matches will likely be hosted in India unless they are up against Pakistan, in which case the match will be held in Colombo.
Australia Begins Title Defense on October 1
Defending champions Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1 in Indore. The high-voltage match between Australia and England will take place on October 22 in Indore.
Tournament Format and Venues
The tournament will consist of 28 league matches followed by three knockout matches – two semifinals and one final. Matches will be held in Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam in India, and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
- First Semifinal: October 29 in Guwahati or Colombo
- Second Semifinal: October 30 in Bengaluru
- Final: November 2 in Colombo or Bengaluru
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If Pakistan reaches the semifinals or final, those matches will be held in Colombo as per the hybrid hosting agreement.
Key Fixtures to Watch
- September 30: India vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru
- October 1: Australia vs New Zealand – Indore
- October 5: India vs Pakistan – Colombo
- October 12: India vs Australia – Visakhapatnam
- October 19: India vs England – Indore
- October 23: India vs New Zealand – Guwahati
- October 26: India vs Bangladesh – Bengaluru
- November 2: Final – Colombo or Bengaluru
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting and politically significant event in the world of cricket. With India hosting the tournament for the first time since 2013 and Pakistan playing under a hybrid model, all eyes will be on the pitch and beyond.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on publicly available information from ICC and other media sources as of June 2025.
