ICC Announces Schedule for 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

Strategic Insights -

The 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is set to take place from September 30 to November 2, with eight teams competing in a tournament that will be held across five venues in India and Sri Lanka. The hosts, India, will kick off the tournament against Sri Lanka on September 30, while defending champions Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1. The tournament's schedule promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of established teams and newcomers looking to make their mark.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be held from September 30 to November 2, with eight teams competing across five venues in India and Sri Lanka.
  • The hosts, India, will kick off the tournament against Sri Lanka on September 30, while defending champions Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1.
  • The top four teams from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for October 29 and 30, before the Final on November 2.
  • The semi-final matchups will see first place facing fourth, while second plays third.
  • Pakistan is set to play its matches in Sri Lanka following India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March in Pakistan.
  • The tournament promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of established teams and newcomers looking to make their mark.
  • The hosts, India, will have a significant advantage with two matches being played in their home country: India vs. Sri Lanka on September 30 and India vs. Bangladesh on October 26.

Statistics:

  • The tournament will feature eight teams from around the world.
  • The tournament will be held across five venues in India and Sri Lanka.
  • The top four teams will progress to the semi-finals for a chance to win the championship.
  • The top two teams in the group stage will earn a spot in the semi-finals, while the third and fourth teams will compete for the remaining spot.
  • The tournament's semi-finals will be played on October 29 and 30.
  • The final will be played on November 2.

Sources:

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) (no specific reference, as the text is an official announcement from the ICC itself)