Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Check full schedule, key matches, India’s squad, venues and more
The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup kicks off on September 30 with India clashing with Sri Lanka in Guwahati. The tournament features a full round-robin stage with 28 group matches, followed by two semifinals and a final. Venues include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai, and in Sri Lanka at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. India’s lineup, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, includes key players like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and others (Yastika Bhatia withdrew due to injury). High-profile encounters include India vs Pakistan (October 5 in Colombo), Australia vs New Zealand (October 1), and England vs South Africa (October 3). Most matches will begin at 3 PM IST. The first semi-final and final venues depend on whether Pakistan advances; otherwise, they’ll be hosted in Guwahati (SF1) and Navi Mumbai (Final). Semi-finals are slated for October 29–30, with the final on November 2.
The Key points
- Tournament begins September 30, India vs Sri Lanka in Guwahati.
- Format: 28 round-robin matches, then two semis and a final.
- Venues: Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai (India) + Colombo (Sri Lanka).
- India’s notable squad includes Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Mandhana, Rodrigues, Deepti.
- Yastika Bhatia withdraws early due to a knee injury.
- India vs Pakistan takes place October 5 in Colombo.
- Other marquee games: Australia vs New Zealand (Oct 1), England vs South Africa (Oct 3).
- Most matches start at 3 PM IST local time.
- Semi-finals on October 29–30; final on November 2.
- Venue for final and first semi adjusts depending on Pakistan’s qualification.
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