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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indore to host ICC Women's World Cup matches
I Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Cricket Council
Shortlist for ICC Women's Player of the Month for May 2025 unveiled
The West Indies skipper picked up from where she had left last month at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan. Leading the white-ball side on the tour of England, Matthews emerged as the leading performer in the three-match T20I series. The swashbuckling batter scored 177 runs at a hefty strike rate of 137.20, averaging 88.50. The 27-year-old also claimed three wickets and was named the Player of the Series. Following it up in the first of the three ODIs against England, Matthews was also at her all-round best - picking up two wickets and 48 runs in the fixture. Hayley Matthews' magic with the bat | WCWCQ 2025 The South Africa all-rounder led their efforts in the ODI tri-series against India and Sri Lanka. Tyron compiled 176 runs from three ODIs across the month, averaging 58.66, while also nabbing six wickets at an economy of just 5. The 31-year-old all-rounder was particularly impressive in South Africa's final outing of the tri-series against hosts Sri Lanka. With the Proteas batting first, Tyron's 74 helped her side past the 300-run mark to a staggering total. With the ball, the left-arm orthodox spinner then went on to seize her first-ever ODI five-wicket haul - finishing with figures of 5/34. The Indian batting maestro was on song during India's triumphant tri-series in Sri Lanka. Rodrigues amassed 204 runs from the final three fixtures, including the summit clash against Sri Lanka, to help India to a statement win with the Women's Cricket World Cup at home on the horizon. The elegant right-handed batter produced a remarkable performance against South Africa in the run to the final. Having scored her maiden ODI ton earlier this year, Rodrigues went on to score her second in the format, stitching together 123 runs off 101 deliveries, which included 15 fours and a six. In the final against Sri Lanka, Rodrigues produced a crucial knock off 44 to help India to a commanding total, and eventually a 97-run win.
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
England centurions enjoy Women's ODI rankings boost
It means the 31-year-old leaps to seventh in the rankings and a career-high 666 rating points, the second-highest ranked England batter behind Nat Sciver-Brunt (third, 726 rating points). Tammy Beaumont meanwhile enjoyed a two-spot bump of her own after also raising her bat, making 107 from 104 balls in an opening partnership of 222. Beaumont now stands in 11th (638) and 12 points behind Australian Ash Gardner who rounds out the top 10. Hayley Matthews' magic with the bat | WCWCQ 2025 Meanwhile, it was work with the ball that helped Hayley Matthews make a top-ten rankings jump, claiming 2/49 in her 10 overs in the same match. It meant the 27-year-old climbed two spots to seventh in the ODI bowling rankings (646), complementing her No.4 ranking in the batting and No.2 spot in the All-Rounder rankings, which she helped solidify with a knock of 48. Matthews' All-Rounder rating of 448 is a career-high, with Gardner (470) the only player above the Barbadian in the latest update. ODI cricket is the focus for a number of women's teams, with the Women's Cricket World Cup beginning in late September. Women's RankingsAmy JonesHayley MatthewsTammy BeaumontNews
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan To Play In Sri Lanka At India-Hosted Women's World Cup
Pakistan will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India. The refusal of India to travel to Pakistan for the men's Champions Trophy earlier this year resulted in the ICC introducing neutral venues to tournaments hosted by either of the neighbouring countries. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan were last month involved in a four-day military conflict, their worst since 1999, before a ceasefire was agreed. Sri Lanka's Colombo will join Indian host cities Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore and Visakhapatnam in staging matches from September 30 until the final of the 50-over tournament on November 2, the ICC announced late on Monday. Colombo will be Pakistan's home for seven group games. The first semi-final will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo, if Pakistan progress that far, on October 29 with the second semi-final a day later in Bengaluru. The final will be in either Bengaluru or Colombo on Sunday, November 2. "The venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying", the ICC said in a statement. "Two alternative venues have been identified for one semi-final and the final." Eight teams will contest the World Cup -- Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Australia beat England by 71 runs in the final of the last Women's World Cup, hosted by New Zealand in 2022.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Pakistan Women to Play 2025 World Cup Matches in Colombo
PAKISTAN will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India. The refusal of India to travel to Pakistan for the men's Champions Trophy earlier this year resulted in the ICC introducing neutral venues to tournaments hosted by either of the neighbouring countries. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan were last month involved in a four-day military conflict, their worst since 1999, before a ceasefire was agreed. Sri Lanka's Colombo will join Indian host cities Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore and Visakhapatnam in staging matches from September 30 until the final of the 50-over tournament on November 2, the ICC announced late on Monday. Colombo will be Pakistan's home for seven group games. The first semi-final will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo, if Pakistan progress that far, on October 29 with the second semi-final a day later in Bengaluru. The final will be in either Bengaluru or Colombo on Sunday, November 2. 'The venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying', the ICC said in a statement. 'Two alternative venues have been identified for one semi-final and the final.' Eight teams will contest the World Cup -- Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Australia beat England by 71 runs in the final of the last Women's World Cup, hosted by New Zealand in 2022.
