Media release
The ICC is pleased to announce the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Hosts India will get the tournament underway against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The two countries will get the tournament started at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 30 September, with action starting at 15h00 local time.
Defending champions Australia, then get their campaign up and running against neighbours, New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 1 October, while Bangladesh face Pakistan a day later in Colombo.
Bengaluru plays host for a second time as 2022 runners-up England, face South Africa on Friday, 3 October in the final opening match.
The round-robin stage runs until 26 October, with the final day of group stage action culminating in two matches on the same day with England facing New Zealand in Guwahati and India hosting Bangladesh in Bengaluru.
The semi-finals are scheduled for 29 and 30 October, before the Final takes place on 2 November.
The top four sides from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, with first place playing fourth and second taking on third.
ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: “The confirmation of the schedule only builds further excitement and anticipation for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
“With the eight best teams in the women’s game descending on India, alongside incredible venues and what promises to be record-breaking crowds, we are all looking forward to an unforgettable tournament.”
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule:
Tuesday 30 September: India v Sri Lanka – Bengaluru – 15h00
Wednesday 1 October: Australia v New Zealand – Indore – 15h00
Thursday 2 October: Bangladesh v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Friday 3 October: England v South Africa – Bengaluru – 15h00
Saturday 4 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
Sunday 5 October: India v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Monday 6 October: New Zealand v South Africa – Indore – 15h00
Tuesday 7 October: England v Bangladesh – Guwahati – 15h00
Wednesday 8 October: Australia v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Thursday 9 October: India v South Africa – Vizag – 15h00
Friday 10 October: New Zealand v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
Saturday 11 October: England v Sri Lanka – Guwahati – 15h00
Sunday 12 October: India v Australia – Vizag – 15h00
Monday 13 October: South Africa v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
Tuesday 14 October: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
Wednesday 15 October: England v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Thursday 16 October: Australia v Bangladesh – Vizag – 15h00
Friday 17 October: South Africa v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
Saturday 18 October: New Zealand v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Sunday 19 October: India v England – Indore – 15h00
Monday 20 October: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – Colombo – 15h00
Tuesday 21 October: South Africa v Pakistan – Colombo – 15h00
Wednesday 22 October: Australia v England – Indore – 15h00
Thursday 23 October: India v New Zealand – Guwahati – 15h00
Friday 24 October: Pakistan v Sri Lanka – Colombo – 15h00
Saturday 25 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Indore – 15h00
Sunday 26 October: England v New Zealand – Guwahati – 11h00
Sunday 26 October: India v Bangladesh – Bengaluru – 15h00
Wednesday 29 October: Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo – 15h00
Thursday 30 October: Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru – 15h00
Sunday 2 November: Final – Colombo/Bengaluru – 15h00
