ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: All Schedule Released

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will begin on September 30 in India with the host India facing Sri Lanka in the opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ICC has announced the complete schedule of matches, and it was found that Colombo will be a neutral venue for all Pakistan’s group-stage matches, with a total of 11 league games played at the venue.

Colombo to be Neutral Host for Pakistan Matches in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Colombo has been selected as a strategic venue to host all of Pakistan’s round-robin matches and is also a backup venue for the first semi-final (October 29) and final (November 2), but only if Pakistan makes it to the knockouts. It’s a curious twist that Colombo will also host four of Sri Lanka’s matches, giving them a home turf advantage in a neutral location.

All the Colombo matches will be day-night fixtures, with kick-offs at 3 PM IST, providing high-profile viewership and regular playing conditions.

Sri Lanka’s Matches in Colombo – Women’s World Cup 2025

Oct 4: vs Australia

Oct 14: vs New Zealand

Oct 17: vs South Africa

Oct 20: vs Bangladesh

Oct 24: vs Pakistan

India’s Group Stage Highlights in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Team India will play their group matches at several venues. They start their campaign on September 30 against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru and end the round-robin phase on October 26, once more in Bengaluru, against Bangladesh.

India Fixtures – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Oct 5: vs Pakistan (Colombo)

Oct 9: vs South Africa (Vizag)

Oct 12: vs Australia (Vizag)

Oct 19: vs England (Indore)

Oct 23: vs New Zealand (Guwahati)

Oct 26: vs Bangladesh (Bengaluru)

These big-ticket encounters, particularly the India-Pakistan conflict and the clash with Australia, are likely to attract huge international attention.

Australia Start Title Defence on October 1

Defending title holders Australia begin their Women’s World Cup 2025 journey one day after the opening match, facing New Zealand at Indore on October 1. They get to play all other top teams in the round-robin phase, including a much-awaited encounter against India on October 12 in Vizag.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Knockout Stage Details

The top four teams after the round-robin phase will go to the semi-finals. The first-placed team will meet the fourth-placed team, while the second and third teams will fight it out in the other semifinal.

Semi-final 1: October 29 in Guwahati or Colombo (if Pakistan qualifies)

Semi-final 2: October 30 in Bengaluru

Final: November 2 in Colombo or Bengaluru (depending on Pakistan’s qualification)