ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Teams, Venues, and Schedule

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The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will officially begin on September 30, with India and Sri Lanka hosting the event together. The tournament will feature eight teams, including India, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, who have qualified automatically as hosts. Pakistan and Bangladesh earned their spots via the World Cup Qualifier in Lahore. The teams will play 31 matches over a period of 34 days, with the top four advancing to the semifinals. The tournament will conclude with the final on November 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with a total of 31 matches to be played over 34 days.
  • Eight teams, including India, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, will participate in the tournament.
  • Pakistan and Bangladesh have qualified for the tournament via the World Cup Qualifier in Lahore.
  • Each side will play seven matches during the group stage, with the top four advancing to the semifinals.
  • The tournament will feature a mix of experienced players and newcomers, including Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Australian captain Alyssa Healy, and England's Nat Sciver-Brunt.
  • The teams will be vying for the coveted trophy, with India looking to make a strong comeback after their narrow loss to England in the 2017 final.
  • The tournament will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.

Statistics:

  • 31 matches will be played over 34 days.
  • The tournament will feature eight teams.
  • The top four teams will advance to the semifinals.
  • The final will be played on November 2.
  • Matches will start at 3 p.m. IST, except for October 26, which will begin at 11 a.m. IST.

Sources:

  • ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule and teams
  • Cricket news and updates from Contify.com

India Squad:

  • Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
  • Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
  • Players: Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud

Australia Squad:

  • Captain: Alyssa Healy
  • Players: Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

England Squad:

  • Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
  • Players: 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 Squad:

  • Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
  • Players: Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, 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 Squad:

  • Captain: Fatima Sana
  • Vice-Captain: Muneeba Ali Siddiqui
  • Players: 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