ICC Women's World Cup returns to Vizag after 28 years
In yet another feather to its cap, the 'city of destiny' will host five ICC Women's World Cup 2025 matches this October. The ICC and BCCI officially released the tournament schedule on June 16, confirming Vizag as one of four Indian host cities, alongside Indore, Bengaluru, and Guwahati.
For the cricket lovers from the State, the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag will host two marquee India matches against powerhouses Australia and South Africa.
As per the schedule released, the tournament will kick off on September 30 between co-hosts India and Sri Lanka at Bengaluru.
Vizag's World Cup fixtures begin on October 9 with India vs South Africa, followed by New Zealand vs Bangladesh on October 10. The much-anticipated India vs Australia clash is set for October 12, while South Africa will face Bangladesh on October 13.
The final fixture in Vizag will be held on October 16, featuring Australia vs Bangladesh.
Rajya Sabha MP and Secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), Sana Satish Babu, shared his excitement on social media platform 'X', said 'The ACA is excited and proud to host the Women's World Cup 2025 in Andhra Pradesh. Our very own ACA-VDCA Stadium will witness world-class cricket as the best women's teams battle it out on our soil.'
It may be noted that the last Women's World Cup match hosted by the State was in 1997, when England took on Pakistan.
A busy cricket season ahead
Cricket fans in Vizag are in for a treat well beyond October. Following the Women's World Cup matches, the Men's Indian Cricket Team will play an ODI against South Africa on December 6, 2025, at the ACA VDCA stadium. This match will be the final ODI of South Africa's tour, which includes two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is, starting in November. Cricket fans may get a chance to witness Indian cricket icons like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action during the December ODI.
Vizag will also host a T20 International between India and New Zealand on January 26, 2026. The New Zealand tour to India will include three ODIs and five T20Is, beginning on January 11, 2026.
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