The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled from 30 September to 2 November 2025 in India and Sri Lanka. Eight teams compete in a round-robin stage, each playing 7 matches; the top 4 advance to semi-finals, culminating in the final on November 2. India opens their campaign versus Sri Lanka in Guwahati and will also face Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh during the group stage. Key venues include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai, and Colombo. Matches generally begin at 3:00 PM local time in India. In this post, we present the full women’s World Cup schedule, India women all matches, ICC women’s cricket schedule, plus analysis, key fixtures, and FAQs for fans.
Tournament Overview & Format
- The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup runs from 30 September to 2 November 2025.
- It is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
- Eight teams qualify: India (as co-host), plus Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- The format: Round-robin (league stage) → each team plays all other 7 teams once (28 group matches total)
- Top 4 advance to semi-finals → winners play in the final.
- The final is scheduled for 2 November 2025.
- Semi-final dates: 29 & 30 October (venue depends on Pakistan’s progress)
Full ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Schedule
Below is a table summarising the group stage matches (India time local 3:00 PM unless noted) for the 2025 Women’s World Cup:
| Date | Match | Venue | Notes / Time (India) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women | Barsapara, Guwahati | 03:00 PM local |
| Oct 1 | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 2 | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 3 | England Women vs South Africa Women | Barsapara, Guwahati | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 4 | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 5 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 6 | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | Holkar, Indore | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 7 | England Women vs Bangladesh Women | Barsapara, Guwahati | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 9 | India Women vs South Africa Women | Visakhapatnam | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | New Zealand Women vs Bangladesh Women | Barsapara, Guwahati | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 11 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 12 | India Women vs Australia Women | Visakhapatnam | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women | Visakhapatnam | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 14 | Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 15 | England Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 16 | Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women | Visakhapatnam | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 18 | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 19 | India Women vs England Women | Holkar, Indore | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 21 | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | Australia Women vs England Women | Holkar, Indore | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 23 | India Women vs New Zealand Women | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | Australia Women vs South Africa Women | Holkar, Indore | 03:00 PM |
| Oct 26 | England Women vs New Zealand Women | Visakhapatnam | 11:00 AM local (note earlier start) |
| Oct 26 (same day) | India Women vs Bangladesh Women | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
After the group stage, semi-finals and final:
- Semi-final 1: 29 October (Colombo or Guwahati)
- Semi-final 2: 30 October, Navi Mumbai
- Final: 2 November (venue depending on circumstances)
India Women – All Matches in the 2025 World Cup
Here’s the list of India Women’s matches in the 2025 Women’s World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Sri Lanka Women | Guwahati |
| Oct 5 | Pakistan Women | Colombo |
| Oct 9 | South Africa Women | Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 12 | Australia Women | Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 19 | England Women | Indore |
| Oct 23 | New Zealand Women | Navi Mumbai |
| Oct 26 | Bangladesh Women | Navi Mumbai |
Key Fixtures & Matchups to Watch
Here are some must-watch matches in the 2025 Women’s World Cup:
- India vs Pakistan (Oct 5, Colombo) – always high tension and interest
- India vs Australia (Oct 12, Visakhapatnam) – clash of top teams
- Australia vs England (Oct 22, Indore) – powerhouse matchup
- England vs South Africa (Oct 3, Guwahati) – exciting early match
- India vs England (Oct 19, Indore) – pivotal for semifinal contention
These fixtures not only carry competitive weight, but also dramatic narratives given history, rivalry, and tournament stakes.
Venues & Timing Details
Venues
Matches will be played across five key venues:
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (India)
- Holkar Stadium, Indore (India)
- ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam (India)
- DY Patil (Navi Mumbai, India)
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Timing
Most matches in India begin at 3:00 PM local time (IST)
One outlier: the Oct 26 match, England vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, starts at 11:00 AM local
Semi-final and final venues depend on whether Pakistan qualifies (may shift to Colombo)
What Makes the 2025 Edition Special
- All-female panel of match officials for the first time in the Women’s World Cup.
- Prize money and stakes are significantly higher than in previous editions.
- Neutral venue for Pakistan’s matches (all in Colombo) due to political considerations.
- Flexible venue assignments for semi-finals/final, depending on Pakistan’s participation.
- India is playing home matches at multiple cities, increasing fan access.
- Balanced round-robin ensures each team plays the other once.
The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet — with co-hosting across India and Sri Lanka, an all-female officials panel, elevated prize money, and thrilling matchups. For fans of India women, their lineup of fixtures (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh) offers plenty of high-stakes moments.
Mark your calendars from 30 September to 2 November, and keep tabs on venue updates and match timing. Whether it’s the India vs Pakistan rivalry, the Australia vs England showdown, or a strategic semifinal, this tournament promises to deliver drama, skill, and historic moments.