The buildup to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 officially begins September 25, with a full day of warm-up fixtures setting the stage for what promises to be a historic 13th edition of the tournament.
Hosted across India and Sri Lanka from 30th September to 2nd November, this year’s World Cup brings together eight of the finest women’s cricketing nations, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, in a battle for supremacy on the global stage.
Before the main event gets underway, the pre-tournament warm-ups will offer fans a first glimpse of form, strategies, and key player matchups.
Day 1 of the warm-ups on 25th September will give spectators plenty to watch with four evenly matched encounters lined up across Bengaluru and Colombo. India A, under the captaincy of Minnu Mani, will kickstart proceedings against New Zealand at the BCCI Center of Excellence Ground B from 9:30 AM IST, a contest that could reveal the depth and talent of India’s bench strength.
Later in the afternoon at the same venue, the spotlight will shift firmly onto Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian side, as they meet England at 3 PM IST in a clash that echoes the intensity of past World Cup encounters.
Meanwhile, in Colombo, R Premadasa Stadium will host a double-header from 3 PM IST, with Sri Lanka facing off against Pakistan, and South Africa locking horns with Bangladesh. With subcontinental conditions at play and teams looking to fine-tune their combinations, fans can expect high-quality cricket and early signs of which squads may hit the ground running once the World Cup begins.
Where to Watch: ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Warm-up Fixtures, Day 1
Venues: BCCI CEG Ground B, Bengaluru and R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: 25th September 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 AM and 3 PM IST
Broadcast Details:
For Fans in India
Fans in India can catch all the action from the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches live on the JioHotstar app and website for seamless online streaming. For those preferring television, Star Sports Network will provide live broadcast coverage of every fixture on its linear TV channels.
For Fans in South Africa
Cricket fans in South Africa can watch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches live on SuperSport Cricket, with support from DStv and the SuperSport apps delivering seamless broadcast and streaming coverage across Sub-Saharan Africa.
For Fans in New Zealand
In New Zealand, cricket fans can enjoy comprehensive coverage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches through Sky TV’s dedicated channels, Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, and Sky Sport Now, offering seamless wall-to-wall broadcast and streaming options.
For Fans in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, cricket fans can enjoy live TV coverage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches on TV1 through Maharaja TV, while digital streaming is accessible on icc.tv and via the JioHotstar platform as part of the unified subcontinental feed.
For Fans in England
In the UK and Ireland, cricket enthusiasts can catch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. For streaming, fans can access the coverage via Sky Go and NOW TV, ensuring flexible viewing options.
For Fans in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, fans can watch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches live on Nagorik TV and T Sports for television coverage, while digital streaming is available on the Toffee platform for easy and flexible access.
For Fans in Pakistan
Fans in Pakistan can catch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches live on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with digital streaming accessible via Myco and Tamasha platforms for convenient viewing.
Squads:
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
India A
Minnu Mani (C), Dhara Gujjar, Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (WK), Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanushree Sarkar, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Raghvi Bist
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
New Zealand
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya
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
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
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
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Warm-up Day 1 Fixtures:
- India A Women vs New Zealand Women – BCCI CEG Ground B, 9:30 AM IST
- India Women vs England Women – BCCI CEG Ground, 3:00 PM IST
- Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women – R Premadasa Stadium, 3:00 PM IST
- Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women – Colombo Cricket Club Ground, 3:00 PM IST
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