The 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the tournament, starting on September 30, 2025, and running until November 2, 2025. It is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches taking place in various cities across both countries. The tournament features eight teams: Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, and Australia. Australia is the defending champion, holding the record with seven titles, while England aims for their fifth title. The tournament format is a 50-over match for each team, with all teams playing each other once in a round-robin stage. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals. Notably, Pakistan will play its matches in Colombo due to political considerations related to India. The tournament kicks off with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Key matches include Australia's games against New Zealand, India, and England. The Women's Cricket World Cup is held every four years and is the premier event in women's cricket. This 2025 event will be the last to feature eight teams, with expansion planned for future editions. Key dates:
- Start: September 30, 2025
- End: November 2, 2025
Hosts: India and Sri Lanka
Teams: 8 (Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka,
India, Australia)
Format: 50-over round-robin followed by semi-finals and final
Opening match: India vs Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30 Additional
notes:
- Pakistan matches are held in Colombo
- Australia is the current defending champion
- England starts their campaign against South Africa on October 3
- India faces Pakistan on October 5
This tournament represents the highest level in women’s international cricket and will be widely covered in live streaming and telecasts.
