Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 (ODI): Teams, Complete Schedule, Match Dates and Venue

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is here. This is the world's most prestigious 50-over women's cricket tournament. Eight top teams from around the world are participating in this event. Co-hosts India are a primary focus, aiming to lift their maiden World Cup trophy on home soil. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face a strong challenge from top cricketing nations. The action runs from late September to early November. We'll look at the full list of participating teams, the complete match schedule, key dates, and the various venues hosting the games across India and Sri Lanka.

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Schedule: Venue, Teams and Start Date

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place from 30 September to 2 November 2025, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Matches will be played across five venues: the DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and the R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo) in Sri Lanka.

The schedule is as follows:

• The first semi-final on October 29 will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, if Pakistan qualifies. Otherwise, it will be at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
• The Final on November 2 will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, if Pakistan qualifies. Otherwise, it will be at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Teams

The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a round-robin format, followed by a knockout format. The participating teams and their squads are as follows:

• Team India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, 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.
• Team Australia: Alyssa Healy (captain), 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.
• Team England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), 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.
• Team New Zealand: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.
• Team South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase.
• Team Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.
• Team Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, 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.
• Team Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), 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.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Complete India Schedule

The schedule for the India Women's team in the group stage of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is as follows:

Knockout Matches (Subject to India's Qualification):

• Semi-final 1: October 29 (Wednesday) at 3:00 PM (Venue: Colombo or Guwahati)
• Semi-final 2: October 30 (Thursday) at 3:00 PM (Venue: Navi Mumbai)
• Final: November 2 (Sunday) at 3:00 PM (Venue: Navi Mumbai or Colombo)

Note on Knockout Venues: The venue for Semi-final 1 and the Final depends on whether Pakistan qualifies. The match will be held in Colombo if Pakistan qualifies; otherwise, it will be in Guwahati (Semi-final 1) and Navi Mumbai (Final). The second Semi-final is scheduled for Navi Mumbai.

Where And How To Watch The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Live Telecast For Free In India?

The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 can be watched live in India for free via the JioHotstar app and website, and matches will also be telecast on the Star Sports Network on television. JioHotstar is offering free streaming for all matches, making it accessible for fans across India without any subscription cost. 

Free Streaming Platforms

• JioHotstar (web and mobile app): All matches will be available for free live streaming. Fans only need to download the JioHotstar app or visit the website, register, and can watch every match live at no extra charge.
• TV Telecast: Star Sports Network will broadcast all fixtures live on various channels (Star Sports 1, etc.), allowing viewers to watch on TV in both Hindi and English commentary.

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