ICC Announces Full Schedule for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the full schedule for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, set to take place across various cities in India. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will begin on September 30 with the opening match between hosts India and Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

On the second day of the tournament, October 1, defending champions Australia will face neighbors New Zealand in Indore. The much-anticipated clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be held on October 2 in Colombo.

The initial round concludes on October 3 with a high-voltage encounter between England and South Africa in Bengaluru. Following that, the teams will compete in a round-robin format until October 26, with two major matches on the final day of the league stage: England vs New Zealand in Guwahati and India vs Bangladesh in Bengaluru.

The semi-finals are scheduled for October 29 and 30, with the final slated for November 2, to be held in either Colombo or Bengaluru, depending on logistical finalizations.

The top four teams from the round-robin stage will qualify for the semi-finals, where the first-ranked team will face the fourth, and the second will play against the third.

Commenting on the announcement, ICC Chair Jay Shah stated:

“With the finalization of the 2025 Women’s World Cup schedule, excitement and anticipation are reaching new heights. Eight world-class teams, historic venues, and the potential for record-breaking crowds — all of this promises an unforgettable tournament.”

Bangladesh’s Match Fixtures:

• October 2: vs Pakistan – Colombo

• October 7: vs England – Guwahati

• October 10: vs New Zealand – Visakhapatnam (Vizag)

• October 13: vs South Africa – Vizag

• October 16: vs Australia – Vizag

• October 20: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo

• October 26: vs India – Bengaluru