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ICC Shifts Five Women's ODI World Cup Matches Amid Safety Concerns

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that five matches of the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup will be moved from Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy stadium to Navi Mumbai's DY Patil stadium due to safety concerns. The decision follows a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations in June, which left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured. A government-appointed commission had declared the stadium "fundamentally unsafe" for large-scale events. The tournament will still take place from September 30 to November 2, with Guwahati hosting the opening match and Navi Mumbai hosting two of India's group-stage matches.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five matches of the Women's ODI World Cup will be moved from Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy stadium to Navi Mumbai's DY Patil stadium due to safety concerns.
  • The decision follows a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations in June, which left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured.
  • A government-appointed commission had declared the stadium "fundamentally unsafe" for large-scale events.
  • The tournament will still take place from September 30 to November 2, with Guwahati hosting the opening match and Navi Mumbai hosting two of India's group-stage matches.
  • Matches affected in Bengaluru include India vs Sri Lanka, England vs South Africa, India vs Bangladesh, semi-final 2, and the final.
  • India's updated group-stage fixtures include matches against Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.
  • Eight teams will compete in the 50-over tournament, returning to India after 12 years.
  • The ICC chairman, Jay Shah, welcomed Navi Mumbai as a new venue and praised the city's growing support for women's cricket.

Statistics:

  • Total matches affected in Bengaluru: 5
  • Total number of people killed in the stampede during IPL 2025 victory celebrations: 11
  • Total number of people injured in the stampede during IPL 2025 victory celebrations: 51
  • Number of teams competing in the Women's ODI World Cup: 8
  • Number of matches to be played in Navi Mumbai: 2
  • Number of matches to be played in Guwahati: 2

Sources:

  • Government of India
  • Government of India (4)
  • The International Cricket Council (ICC)

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