The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 starts on September 30 in Bengaluru. India hosts Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium first. Eight teams will fight for the biggest prize in women’s cricket.
India wants to win their first World Cup on home soil. The pressure will be huge on the Indian team. Playing at home can help or hurt a team badly.
Twenty-eight matches will happen before the knockout rounds begin. The top four teams will play semi-finals after that. Every single match counts in this tight competition format.
India vs Pakistan Creates Huge Buzz
The India vs Pakistan match takes place on October 5. Both teams will play at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match always gets the most attention from cricket fans.
Cricket fans across both countries wait for this clash eagerly. The rivalry between these teams goes back many decades. Social media will explode when these teams meet again.
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Pakistan must play all their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 matches there. The cricket boards agreed to this arrangement months back. It keeps politics away from women’s cricket completely.
Australia plays Pakistan on October 8 in the same stadium. The defending champions start against New Zealand in Indore though. They have won this tournament multiple times before successfully.
Round-Robin Format Tests Every Team
Each team faces every other team once during group stages. Seven matches per team will determine the final rankings. Net run rate often decides which teams advance to playoffs.
West Indies failed to qualify for this Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Their net run rate was not good enough this time. Many fans feel disappointed about missing their favorite team.
Bangladesh and Pakistan qualified through tough regional tournaments earlier. They beat several other teams to earn their spots. Now they get to test themselves against top nations.
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England, South Africa, and New Zealand bring strong squads too. All these teams have players who can win matches. The competition will be extremely tough from start to finish.
Venues Spread Across Two Countries
India will host most matches in four different cities. Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam will see plenty of action. Each ground has its own unique playing conditions.
Colombo handles all matches involving Pakistan for obvious reasons. The Sri Lankan capital has good cricket facilities available. Players from both teams know this ground quite well.
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India plays Bangladesh on October 26 back in Bengaluru again. Home crowds will definitely support the Indian team loudly. This advantage could make a real difference in close games.
The weather might cause some problems during the tournament period. The monsoon season sometimes affects cricket matches in this region. Organizers have backup plans ready for rain delays.
