ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which will run from September 30 until November 2, with five venues across India and Sri Lanka to be used for the eight-team tournament.
According to the ICC press release, hosts India will get the tournament underway against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
The two countries will get the tournament started at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 30 September, with action starting at 15h00 local time.
Defending champions Australia, then get their campaign up and running against neighbours, New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 1 October, while Bangladesh face Pakistan a day later in Colombo.
Bengaluru plays host for a second time as 2022 runners-up England face South Africa on Friday, 3 October, in the final opening match.
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The round-robin stage runs until 26 October, with the final day of group stage action culminating in two matches on the same day, with England facing New Zealand in Guwahati and India hosting Bangladesh in Bengaluru.
The semi-finals are scheduled for 29 and 30 October, before the Final takes place on 2 November.
The top four sides from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, with the first place playing fourth and second taking on third.
ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: 'The confirmation of the schedule only builds further excitement and anticipation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
'With the eight best teams in the women's game descending on India, alongside incredible venues and what promises to be record-breaking crowds, we are all looking forward to an unforgettable tournament.'
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 – full schedule (PST timings)
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