
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.

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
Date | Match | Venue |
30 Sept 2025 | India vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru |
5 Oct 2025 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (Neutral) |
9 Oct 2025 | India vs South Africa | Visakhapatnam |
12 Oct 2025 | India vs Australia | Visakhapatnam |
19 Oct 2025 | India vs England | Indore |
23 Oct 2025 | India vs New Zealand | Guwahati |
26 Oct 2025 | India vs Bangladesh | Bengaluru |
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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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
Tournament | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 |
Start Date | 30 September 2025 |
Final Match | 2 November 2025 |
Host Country | India |
India vs Pakistan | 5 October 2025, Colombo (3 PM IST) |
Format | Round-Robin + Semi-Finals |
Total Teams | 8 |
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