The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marking India’s first time hosting the event in 12 years. India has previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1978, 1997, and 2013, while this is Sri Lanka’s first time as a host.
The tournament is scheduled from September 30 to November 2 and features eight leading teams competing in a round-robin and knockout format across various venues in both countries. In India, matches will take place in Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Navi Mumbai, while Colombo will host games in Sri Lanka. The tournament kicked off with India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has experienced exceptional fan engagement, particularly during India’s key matches. The opening match in Guwahati recorded an impressive attendance of 22,843, setting a new record for group-stage matches at any ICC Women’s event. This figure surpassed the previous record of 15,935 during India’s match against Pakistan at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai.
The excitement continued with India’s group-stage matches against Australia in Visakhapatnam on October 12, which sold 15,087 tickets, and against England in Indore on October 19, which sold 17,859 tickets; both matches are officially sold out. The upcoming group matches at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai are also attracting large crowds, with the India vs New Zealand game on October 23 already 90% sold out, and 82% of tickets booked for the October 26 match against Bangladesh.
ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta expressed his happiness at the strong fan turnout and noted the importance of affordable ticket prices, starting at just INR 100, which has contributed to lively stadium atmospheres. Gupta pointed out that the high level of fan engagement reflects the rapid growth of women’s cricket and the significant potential for future development, making the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 a tournament poised to create a lasting global impact.
On the field, India has started strong with decisive victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, gaining momentum as they prepare for their next major match against Australia in Visakhapatnam, looking to rebound after their recent loss to South Africa. The combination of full stadiums, increasing ticket sales, and impressive performances marks the 2025 World Cup as a pivotal moment for women’s cricket both in India and globally.
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