The ICC has officially unveiled the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 — and it’s set to be a blockbuster.
India, the host nation, will kick things off against Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on 30th September, with the first ball scheduled for 3:00 PM local time.
The action continues as defending champions Australia begin their title defense against arch-rivals New Zealand on 1st October in Indore. Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Pakistan will face off the following day in Colombo. Guwahati will return to the spotlight on 3rd October when 2022 finalists England take on South Africa in what promises to be another high-voltage clash.
Sharing his thoughts, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said,
“With the schedule now confirmed, the excitement around the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 only grows stronger.
India will welcome the world’s top eight teams to some of our most iconic venues, and we’re expecting electric crowds and unforgettable moments throughout the tournament.”
Schedule: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 30 September | India v Sri Lanka | Guwahati | 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 | Guwahati | 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 | Guwahati | 15h00 |
| Saturday 11 October | England v Sri Lanka | Colombo | 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 | Navi Mumbai | 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 | Navi Mumbai | 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 | Vizag | 11h00 |
| Sunday 26 October | India v Bangladesh | Navi Mumbai | 15h00 |
| Wednesday 29 October | Semi-final 1 | Guwahati/Colombo | 15h00 |
| Thursday 30 October | Semi-final 2 | Navi Mumbai | 15h00 |
| Sunday 2 November | Final | Colombo/Navi Mumbai | 15h00 |
The stage is set for fierce competition from September 30 to 2nd November 2025. But beyond the boundary lines, the 2025 World Cup already stands distinct, thanks to a hybrid model that will witness all of Pakistan’s matches played at neutral venues in Colombo, the result of a carefully brokered agreement between the BCCI and PCB.
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