Indore to host ICC Women's World Cup matches
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ndore: Indore's Holkar Stadium has been officially announced as one of the venues for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from 30 September to 2 November.
The announcement was made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in its official press release, confirming the inclusion of five venues for the prestigious tournament.
According to the ICC, the tournament will feature eight teams competing in a round-robin format, with a total of 28 league matches. The matches will be held at five venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and R.
Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).
Rohit Pandit, chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), expressed delight over the development. "ICC has officially announced Indore as one of the venues. We are expecting the schedule of the matches soon," he said.
This marks the first time that Holkar Stadium will host matches of a Women's Cricket World Cup, making it a historic moment for the city.
Known for its vibrant crowd and top-tier cricketing infrastructure, the stadium previously hosted international men's matches and IPL games, but this will be its debut in a global women's cricket event.
The announcement has sparked excitement among cricket enthusiasts across the region. The selection of Indore not only highlights its growing stature as a cricketing centre but also reflects MPCA's consistent efforts to develop and promote women's cricket.
Preparations at Holkar Stadium are expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks to ensure a world-class experience for players and fans. The detailed match schedule is likely to be announced soon.
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