The ICC has officially announced that the 13th ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be held from 30 September to 2 November 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This marks a significant return of the 50-over women’s tournament to the subcontinent after more than a decade. Eight teams will compete: India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
The format will be a round-robin, with 28 league matches spread across five venues — four in India (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam) and one in Sri Lanka (R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo). The tournament kicks off in Bengaluru with the host nation India taking the field, marking the first Women’s World Cup staged in India since 2013. The last major women’s cricket event in India was the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2016, held alongside the men’s tournament.
The knockout stage starts on 29 October. The first semi-final will be hosted either in Guwahati or Colombo, and the second semi-final is set for Bengaluru on 30 October. The final will take place on Sunday, 2 November, at either Bengaluru or Colombo. Notably, if Pakistan qualifies for the semis or final, those matches will be hosted in Colombo due to logistical arrangements. The schedule includes at least a two-day gap between the semis and the final to ensure adequate preparation time for the teams.
Australia will defend their title as the reigning champions, having won their seventh Women’s World Cup in 2022 by defeating England in New Zealand.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized the tournament’s timing as pivotal for the women’s game, highlighting the strong fan support and the organization’s commitment to continuing and building on the growth momentum in women’s cricket. This event is expected to be a major showcase for women’s cricket in the region and globally.
