The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, bringing some key changes that directly affect Team India’s fixtures. While the tournament dates remain unchanged, there has been a major venue shift that fans need to note.
Why the Change in Venue?
Originally, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was set to host several crucial matches, including a semifinal and possibly the final. However, following concerns about safety and crowd management, the ICC and BCCI decided to replace Bengaluru with Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.
This change means Navi Mumbai will now play a central role in the tournament, hosting not only India’s matches but also knockout games, including a semifinal and the prestigious final on 2nd November 2025.
Tournament Timeline – No Change in Dates
The World Cup will still be played between 30th September and 2nd November 2025.
- Group stage matches will run from 30th September to 26th October.
- Semifinals are scheduled for 29th and 30th October.
- The grand finale will be held on 2nd November.
Team India’s Revised Fixtures
Here’s a look at India’s updated group-stage schedule:
- 30 September – India vs Sri Lanka (Guwahati)
- 5 October – India vs Pakistan (Colombo)
- 9 October – India vs South Africa (Visakhapatnam)
- 12 October – India vs Australia (Visakhapatnam)
- 19 October – India vs England (Indore)
- 23 October – India vs New Zealand (Navi Mumbai)
- 26 October – India vs Bangladesh (Navi Mumbai)
Knockout Rounds
- 1st Semifinal (29 October): Guwahati or Colombo
- 2nd Semifinal (30 October): Navi Mumbai
- Final (2 November): Navi Mumbai or Colombo
Big Takeaway for Fans
- Navi Mumbai becomes the new hub of the tournament, stepping in for Bengaluru.
- Team India will now play their last two league matches (against New Zealand and Bangladesh) at the DY Patil Stadium, giving Mumbai fans a huge treat.
- The World Cup timeline remains the same, ensuring no disruption to the overall schedule.
Conclusion
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be a grand sporting spectacle, with India’s campaign taking them across Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Colombo, and Navi Mumbai. With high-voltage clashes against Pakistan, Australia, and England, Team India will look to make full use of home advantage and aim for nothing less than lifting the trophy on 2nd November 2025.
