Read the article to get detailed information on the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

Captains of each team during the photoshoot. (Image | ICC)
As the cricketing world turns its attention to the Indian subcontinent, the stage is set for a month-long celebration of women's cricket at its finest. Beginning tomorrow, September 30, eight nations will embark on a journey that has been decades in the making, a quest for the most prestigious trophy in women's cricket. With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting, the 2025 edition promises to break new ground in terms of spectacle, financial rewards, and global reach.
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This isn't just another cricket tournament. With prize money that surpasses even the men's World Cup and accessibility measures designed to pack stadiums, the ICC has made clear its ambition: to elevate women's cricket from a niche interest to mainstream entertainment. As teams complete their final preparations, let's explore everything that makes this tournament special.
All eight teams will face each other once in a round-robin league, totaling seven matches per side. There's no hiding, no easy path, and no second chances if you underperform. Every game matters equally, whether you're facing the defending champions or the underdogs looking to upset the established order.
Once the group stage concludes after 28 matches, mathematics will determine the semi-final pairings. First place meets fourth, second takes on third. The two winners advance to the November 2 final. Simple, fair, and guaranteed to produce drama right until the final league matches when teams jockey for advantageous playoff positions.
Four Indian cities will share hosting duties. Guwahati's ACA Stadium in the northeast offers unique conditions rarely experienced in international cricket. Indore's Holkar Stadium, nestled in central India, promises batting-friendly surfaces. Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Stadium on the east coast brings coastal weather into play, while Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium represents the western maritime influence.
Across the waters in Sri Lanka, Colombo's Premadasa Stadium stands ready to host matches with its characteristic subcontinental flavor. Both Premadasa and DY Patil are in contention for the ultimate privilege, hosting the November 2 final.
Fans around the globe will have multiple options to follow the tournament. In India, fans can watch the matches on JioHotstar via OTTplay premium. Moreover, the matches will be broadcast on Star Sports in India.
While Sri Lanka’s Maharaja TV (TV1) will provide live coverage, Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast in the UK, and Prime Video will stream matches in Australia. For viewers in the USA and Canada, coverage will be available via Willow TV, and ESPN will broadcast across the Caribbean and South America, also available through Disney+. Other regions, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, will have local broadcast options, and ICC.tv will provide streaming for territories without regional coverage.
Group Stage Matches
September 30, 2025 – India vs Sri Lanka | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 1, 2025 – Australia vs South Africa | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 2, 2025 – England vs New Zealand | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 3, 2025 – India vs Pakistan | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 4, 2025 – Sri Lanka vs Australia | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 5, 2025 – South Africa vs New Zealand | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 6, 2025 – England vs Pakistan | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 7, 2025 – India vs Australia | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 8, 2025 – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 9, 2025 – South Africa vs Pakistan | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 10, 2025 – India vs England | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 11, 2025 – Australia vs New Zealand | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 12, 2025 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 13, 2025 – India vs South Africa | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 14, 2025 – England vs Australia | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 15, 2025 – New Zealand vs Pakistan | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 16, 2025 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 17, 2025 – India vs New Zealand | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 18, 2025 – Australia vs Pakistan | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 19, 2025 – England vs Sri Lanka | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 20, 2025 – South Africa vs India | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 21, 2025 – New Zealand vs Australia | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 22, 2025 – Pakistan vs England | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 23, 2025 – Sri Lanka vs India | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
October 24, 2025 – South Africa vs Australia | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
October 25, 2025 – England vs New Zealand | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 26, 2025 – Pakistan vs India | ACA Stadium, Guwahati
October 27, 2025 – Sri Lanka vs England | Holkar Stadium, Indore
October 28, 2025 – Australia vs India | ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Semi-Finals
October 30, 2025 – Semi-Final 1 | Top 4 teams | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 31, 2025 – Semi-Final 2 | Top 4 teams | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Final
November 2, 2025 – Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud. Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghar
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah. Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase. Reserve: Miane Smit
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya. Reserve: Inoshi Fernando
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