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Major shake-up expected in Pakistan women’s coaching staff

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly been considering shaking the women’s team’s coaching setup amid their underwhelming performance in the ongoing World Cup 2025.

According to insiders, the board is considering a comprehensive overhaul of the women’s coaching staff following the team’s disappointing run in Sri Lanka, where they remain winless after five matches.

Head coach Mohammad Wasim is likely to be replaced after the tournament, with discussions already underway regarding potential candidates.

The PCB is also expected to appoint foreign strength and conditioning coaches to enhance the team’s physical and technical standards.

In addition, efforts are being made to expand the player pool and increase international exposure through more frequent overseas tours for both the senior and U19 women’s teams.

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Sources further indicated that the board aims to strengthen ties with other cricket boards to secure more opportunities for Pakistani women cricketers in foreign leagues, a move seen as vital for bridging the competitive gap at the global level.

Pakistan currently sit at the bottom of the Women’s World Cup points table with just two points from five matches.

Their only bright moment came in a rain-hit encounter against England, where they restricted the defending champions to 133-9 in a 31-over contest and made a promising start in reply before the match was washed out.

The Women in Green now face an uphill battle, needing victories in both of their remaining fixtures against South Africa and hosts Sri Lanka, along with favourable results from other matches, to keep their faint semifinal hopes alive.

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Final squads announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

The stage is set for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with participating teams beginning to unveil their final squads ahead of the tournament.

The 13th edition of the marquee event will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running from September 30 to November 2 across five cities.

Eight teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the top four advancing to the knockout stage.

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Defending champions Australia secured direct qualification alongside England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Bangladesh completed the lineup through the April qualifiers.

The tournament will open on September 30 with hosts India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati.

Squads for Women’s World Cup 2025

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper), and Syeda Aroob Shah.

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), 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.

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), 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.

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), 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

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), 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

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), 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. Reserves: Miane Smit

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, 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.

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ICC names all-female match officials for Women’s World Cup 2025

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will, for the first time in history, feature an all-female panel of match officials.

While the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the last two ICC Women’s T20 World Cups had all-women officiating teams, this is the first time the milestone has been achieved at a Women’s World Cup.

The panel will include 14 umpires and four match referees for the tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Among the umpires are Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams, and Sue Redfern, each making their third Women’s World Cup appearance.

Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton, who were part of the 2022 edition in New Zealand, will feature in their second World Cup.

The referee panel, Trudy Anderson, Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, and Michelle Pereira, brings a wealth of experience to the event, which marks the 13th edition of the tournament.

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ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the development as a “defining moment” for women’s cricket.

“This is a landmark in the journey of women’s cricket, one that we hope will pave the way for many more trailblazing stories. The inclusion of an all-women panel is not only a milestone but also a reflection of the ICC’s commitment to advancing gender equity,” Shah said.

He stressed that the initiative carries significance beyond symbolism.

“It is about visibility, opportunity, and role models who can inspire future generations. By showcasing excellence in officiating at the global stage, we want to motivate more women to take up officiating and help redefine what’s possible in cricket,” he added.

The Women’s World Cup will begin with hosts India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30.

Match Officials for Women’s World Cup 2025

Match Referees: Trudy Anderson, Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michelle Pereira

Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Candace La Borde, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Shathira Jakir Jesy, Kerrin Klaaste, Janani N, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Gayathri Venugopalan, Jacquline Williams

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Australia announce strong squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Seven-time champions Australia have unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, entering the tournament once again as frontrunners for the title.

Alyssa Healy will lead the side in her third World Cup, heading a unit that blends experience with fresh talent.

Australia, who clinched their seventh crown in New Zealand in 2022, will aim to extend their dominance when the tournament begins in India and Sri Lanka.

Ten players from the victorious 2022 squad have retained their spots, with senior names such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner, and Tahlia McGrath forming the team’s core.

Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux also makes a comeback after recovering from a knee injury, while Georgia Voll is set for her maiden World Cup appearance.

Australia’s spin arsenal looks strong with Alana King and Georgia Wareham alongside Molineux, offering versatility for subcontinental conditions.

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Meanwhile, Nicole Faltum and Charli Knott have been included for the preceding ODI series against India as part of their development pathway.

National selector Shawn Flegler voiced confidence in the group’s depth and readiness for the subcontinent challenge.

“A World Cup in India is one of the game’s toughest assignments, but this squad has the balance and experience to handle it,” Flegler said.

“The players’ exposure to subcontinental tours and tournaments like the Women’s Premier League will be a big advantage.”

Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand in Indore on October 1.

Australia squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

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Record prize money announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive increase in prize money for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with the overall pool soaring to an unprecedented $13.88 million.

Set to be staged across India and Sri Lanka from September 30, the 13th edition of the Women’s World Cup will see a four-fold jump from the $3.5 million offered at the previous edition in New Zealand in 2022.

The prize pot even surpasses the $10 million distributed at the Men’s World Cup in India just two years ago.

The winners in 2025 will pocket $4.48 million, a 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022.

The runners-up will claim $2.24 million (up from $600,000), while the two semi-finalists will take home $1.12 million each, compared to $300,000 three years ago.

Every participating team is guaranteed $250,000, with group-stage victories worth an additional $34,314 each.

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Teams finishing fifth and sixth will earn $700,000 apiece, while seventh and eighth place will collect $280,000 each.

Calling the move a “defining milestone,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the decision reflects the governing body’s long-term commitment to women’s cricket.

“This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment and underscores our ambition to inspire the next generation of players and fans,” Shah said.

“Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally.”

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 begins on September 30, with hosts India taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match in Guwahati.

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Pakistan reveal squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set to take place from 30 September to 2 November.

The Women’s National Selection Committee announced that the same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 16 to 22 September.

Uncapped right-handed batter Eyman Fatima, who recently made her T20I debut against Ireland, is part of the ODI squad.

Fatima Sana, who represented Pakistan in the previous edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, will lead the side for the first time in the mega event.

23-year-old had previously captained the side in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier held in Lahore this year, where the team maintained a 100 per cent win record to secure qualification for this year’s World Cup, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan women’s cricket team will play all their group-stage matches at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

Should Pakistan qualify for the 29 October semi-final and the 2 November final, then both the matches will take place in Colombo.

Natalia Parvaiz (8 ODIs, 24T20Is), Rameen Shamim (8 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (15 ODIs, 12 T20Is), Sadia Iqbal (27 ODIs, 50 T20Is), Shawaal Zulfiqar (3 ODIs, 9 T20Is), and Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 15 T20Is) are set to feature in their maiden ODI World Cup.

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Moreover, 21-year-old Aroob, 20-year-old Shawaal, and 20-year-old Eyman featured for Pakistan in the inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup held in South Africa in January 2023.

Additionally, two changes have been made from the 15-member squad that featured in the ICC Women’s CWC Qualifier.

Eyman and Sadaf come into the squad in place of Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi, who have been named in the five-member non-travelling reserves alongside Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar.

The 15 players alongside five reserve players will take part in a 14-day pre-South Africa series camp from Friday, 29 August.

The players under the coaching staff, led by Muhammad Wasim, will undergo practice sessions as well as 50-over practice matches.

More details regarding the camp will be announced in due course.

The South African women’s cricket team will arrive in Lahore on 12 September.

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper), and Syeda Aroob Shah

Non-traveling reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar

Player support personnel: Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Tahir Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (fielding coach), Muhammad Rafi Ullah (media manager), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Waleed Ahmed (analyst), Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist), Kiran Shahzadi (masseuse) and team doctor (tbc)

Pakistan v South Africa women series (all matches at GSL)

16 September – First ODI
19 September – Second ODI
22 September – Third ODI

Pakistan team fixtures in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (All matches at R. Premadasa ICS, Colombo; All matches to begin at 3pm local time)

2 October – vs Bangladesh
5 October – vs India
8 October – vs Australia
15 October – vs England
18 October – vs New Zealand
21 October – vs South Africa
24 October – vs Sri Lanka

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ICC changes venues in revised Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a revised schedule for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, confirming that Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been dropped as a host venue due to unavailability.

The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has been named as its replacement and will now stage up to five fixtures, including three league matches, a semifinal, and potentially the final.

Despite the venue change, the overall schedule of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 remains intact, with matches running from September 30 to November 2 across five cities.

The confirmed venues now include Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo (Sri Lanka).

According to the ICC, the first semifinal will take place on October 29 in either Guwahati or Colombo, while the second semifinal is set for October 30 in Navi Mumbai.

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The final, scheduled for November 2, will be staged in Navi Mumbai or Colombo.

The tournament will feature eight teams playing in a round-robin format, with the top four sides progressing to the knockouts.

Warm-up matches begin on September 24, with India facing England in Bengaluru before meeting South Africa in Guwahati.

This will be the 13th edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, first staged in 1973.

Australia, the defending champions and seven-time winners, secured direct qualification alongside England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India. Pakistan and Bangladesh completed the lineup via the April qualifiers.

Revised ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule

Tuesday, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, Guwahati
Wednesday, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, Indore
Thursday, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Colombo
Friday, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, Guwahati
Saturday, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sunday, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, Colombo
Monday, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, Indore
Tuesday, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Wednesday, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thursday, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam
Friday, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Saturday, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sunday, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, Visakhapatnam
Monday, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Tuesday, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Wednesday, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thursday, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Friday, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Saturday, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Colombo
Sunday, 19 Oct: India vs England, Indore
Monday, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Tuesday, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, Colombo
Wednesday, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, Indore
Thursday, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi Mumbai
Friday, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Colombo
Saturday, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, Indore
Sunday, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (11h00)
Sunday, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Wednesday, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/Colombo
Thursday, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi Mumbai
Sunday, 2 Nov: Final, Navi Mumbai

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India name ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 squad

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which India will co-host alongside Sri Lanka.

Harmanpreet Kaur has been entrusted with leading the side in her maiden World Cup as captain, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain.

India will begin their campaign on September 30 against Sri Lanka in the tournament opener.

The squad announcement came in tandem with the team named for the ODI series against Australia, with only one change: Amanjot Kaur replacing Satghare to make her first-ever World Cup appearance.

Core performers like Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh retain their places, while Harleen Deol and Amanjot have been rewarded for their consistent run over the past two years.

Shafali Verma, who featured in the T20I series against England but missed the ODIs, has been left out of the World Cup squad.

Meanwhile, Yastika Bhatia has earned a recall after her impressive performances for India A against Australia A.

Two emerging talents, Pratika Rawal and Kranti Gaud, have also been named in the squad for their first World Cup appearance.

Rawal has been in blistering form with 703 runs in 14 matches since debuting last year, while Gaud’s six-wicket haul in the England series stamped her credentials as a rising force in India’s bowling lineup.

India’s batting unit looks formidable with Mandhana, Rawal, and Deol providing the top-order stability, followed by a solid middle order featuring Rodrigues, Kaur, Ghosh, and Amanjot.

In the bowling department, Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana will spearhead the spin attack, supported by Radha Yadav and leg-spinner Sree Charani, giving India a balanced spin arsenal suited for home conditions.

On the pace front, Renuka Singh’s return from injury strengthens a unit that also includes Gaud and Pooja Vastrakar.

India squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetry, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare

India squad for Australia series: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Sneh Rana.

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ICC unveils Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up schedule

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the warm-up fixtures for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with nine matches set to take place across four venues in India and Sri Lanka from September 25 to 28.

All eight qualified teams for the main event, scheduled to begin on September 30, will feature in the warm-up phase, though defending champions Australia are slated to play only one preparatory match.

The fixtures will be held across two venues in Bengaluru, the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground and the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and two in Colombo, the R. Premadasa Stadium and the Colombo Cricket Club Ground.

India ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’ have also been included in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up line-up. While Sri Lanka ‘A’ will take part in two matches, India ‘A’ will play one.

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The warm-up phase kicks off on September 25 with four simultaneous fixtures.

Hosts India will face England in a high-profile clash at the Centre of Excellence Ground, while South Africa will meet New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy.

Over in Colombo, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan, and Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka ‘A’.

Australia’s lone warm-up outing will be against England on September 27 in Bengaluru. The same day will see India play New Zealand, while Sri Lanka meet Bangladesh in Colombo.

The warm-ups conclude on September 28 with South Africa taking on India ‘A’ and Pakistan facing Sri Lanka ‘A’.

It’s worth noting that the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will run from September 30 to November 2 across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka.

Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up schedule

September 25

India vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
South Africa vs New Zealand – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3 PM

September 27

Australia vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
India vs New Zealand – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM

September 28

South Africa vs India ‘A’ – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM

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Pakistan to face India on THIS date in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup

DUBAI: Pakistan will lock horns with arch-rivals India on October 5 in Colombo, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially unveiled the schedule for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Monday.

The tournament is all set to kick off on September 30, with hosts India facing joint-hosts Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.

The month-long event will span across five venues — Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo.

It’s worth noting that Colombo will serve as a neutral venue for all of Pakistan’s matches due to the ongoing diplomatic arrangement under the ‘fusion formula’.

This agreement, which mirrors the setup planned for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ensures that India and Pakistan do not travel to each other’s territory for ICC events for the next three years.

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The Pakistan women’s team will begin their World Cup 2025 journey on October 2 against Bangladesh, before taking on India in what promises to be a blockbuster clash on October 5.

They will then face Australia (Oct 8), England (Oct 15), New Zealand (Oct 18), South Africa (Oct 21), and Sri Lanka (Oct 24) in a packed league stage.

As for the knockouts, the first semi-final is scheduled for October 29 in Guwahati or Colombo, while Bengaluru will host the second semi-final on October 30.

The final will be played on November 2 in Bengaluru, unless Pakistan qualify, in which case the summit clash will shift to Colombo.

Schedule of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup

India vs Sri Lanka – September 30 – Bengaluru
Australia vs New Zealand – October 1 – Indore
Bangladesh vs Pakistan – October 2 – Colombo
England vs South Africa – October 3 – Bengaluru
Australia vs Sri Lanka – October 4 – Colombo
India vs Pakistan – October 5 – Colombo
New Zealand vs South Africa – October 6 – Indore
England vs Bangladesh – October 7 – Guwahati
Australia vs Pakistan – October 8 – Colombo
India vs South Africa – October 9 – Vizag
New Zealand vs Bangladesh – October 10 – Vizag
England vs Sri Lanka – October 11 – Guwahati
India vs Australia – October 12 – Vizag
South Africa vs Bangladesh – October 13 – Vizag
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – October 14 – Colombo
England vs Pakistan – October 15 – Colombo
Australia vs Bangladesh – October 16 – Vizag
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – October 17 – Colombo
New Zealand vs Pakistan – October 18 – Colombo
India vs England – October 19 – Indore
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – October 20 – Colombo
South Africa vs Pakistan – October 21 – Colombo
Australia vs England – October 22 – Indore
India vs New Zealand – October 23 – Guwahati
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – October 24 – Colombo
Australia vs Sri Lanka – October 25 – Indore
England vs New Zealand – October 26 – Guwahati
India vs Bangladesh – October 26 – Bengaluru
Semifinal 1 – October 29 – Guwahati/Colombo
Semifinal 2 – October 30 – Bengaluru
Final – November 2 – Colombo/Bengaluru

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