The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to begin on 30 September 2025, and the excitement is already high. This year, India is the host country, and the tournament will feature 8 teams playing in a round-robin format. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, followed by the grand final on 2 November 2025.

The much-awaited match between India and Pakistan will take place on a neutral venue due to political reasons.

Opening Match

  • Date: 30 September 2025
  • Match: India vs Sri Lanka
  • Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

India vs Pakistan – High-Voltage Match

  • Date: 5 October 2025
  • Teams: India Women vs Pakistan Women
  • Time: 3:00 PM (IST)
  • Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • This match will be played at a neutral venue under a hybrid hosting model agreed by BCCI and PCB due to political tension between both countries.
India vs Pakistan

Tournament Format

  • Total Teams: 8
  • Format: Round-robin (each team plays 7 matches)
  • Top 4 teams go to semi-finals
  • Final: 2 November 2025

India’s Full Match Schedule – Women’s World Cup 2025

DateMatchVenue
30 Sept 2025India vs Sri LankaBengaluru
5 Oct 2025India vs PakistanColombo (Neutral)
9 Oct 2025India vs South AfricaVisakhapatnam
12 Oct 2025India vs AustraliaVisakhapatnam
19 Oct 2025India vs EnglandIndore
23 Oct 2025India vs New ZealandGuwahati
26 Oct 2025India vs BangladeshBengaluru

Australia’s Opening Match

  • Date: 1 October 2025
  • Match: Australia vs New Zealand
  • Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore

Pakistan’s Matches – Special Hosting Note

  • All of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, under a hybrid model due to diplomatic concerns.
  • All teams scheduled to play against Pakistan will travel to Sri Lanka.

Where to Watch

  • TV: Star Sports Network (India)
  • Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (India), FanCode
  • Pakistan: PTV Sports (expected), local apps

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India vs Pakistan

Why This World Cup Is Important

  • This is the first Women’s World Cup hosted by India since 2013
  • Young talents from all 8 teams will get a global stage
  • Viewership is expected to break records with matches like India vs Pakistan
  • Women’s cricket is growing rapidly, and this event will inspire millions

Quick Summary

TournamentICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Start Date30 September 2025
Final Match2 November 2025
Host CountryIndia
India vs Pakistan5 October 2025, Colombo (3 PM IST)
FormatRound-Robin + Semi-Finals
Total Teams8

Disclaimer: This blog is for general informational purposes. All match details, timings, and venues are based on current official announcements and may change. For exact updates, follow ICC’s official website and broadcasters. All log