5 Sep 2025: The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is just around the corner, promising an action-packed tournament featuring the top eight cricketing nations battling for supremacy. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the full schedule, venues, match timings, and team squads, giving fans across the globe plenty to look forward to.
Tournament Overview
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be hosted across five iconic venues in India — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad — with the opening match set to take place on October 10 and the final scheduled for November 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This year’s edition will see a round-robin group stage where all eight teams face each other once, followed by semi-finals and a grand final. This format ensures that every team gets a fair chance to compete for a spot in the knockouts.
Key Fixtures
The tournament opener will feature defending champions Australia taking on hosts India, setting the tone for a high-octane series. Other marquee clashes include England vs. South Africa and New Zealand vs. Pakistan, both expected to be closely fought encounters.
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 11 and 13 in Chennai and Mumbai respectively, with reserve days in place to ensure no disruption due to weather.
Squads Announcement
All participating nations — India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and West Indies — have finalized their 15-member squads. India’s squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy and rising star Shafali Verma opening the batting.
Australia will once again be captained by Alyssa Healy, while England will look to their experienced skipper Heather Knight to guide them through.
Venue & Timing Details
Most matches will be played under lights, beginning at 1:30 PM IST, while double-headers will feature a morning match starting at 10:00 AM IST. The ICC has ensured fans worldwide will have access to live streaming and coverage through its digital platforms.
Fans’ Excitement
The announcement has sparked excitement on social media, with fans already booking tickets and travel plans. Cricket analysts expect this edition to witness record-breaking viewership, thanks to the rise of women’s cricket and the success of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Summary
ICC releases full schedule, venues, match timings, and squads for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, starting October 10 in India. Fans gear up for a blockbuster tournament featuring eight top teams.