The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is officially scheduled from September 30 to November 2, 2025. Hosted by India and Sri Lanka, this mega event features eight teams, five prominent venues, 28 league matches, and thrilling knockout fixtures. Candidates preparing for competitive exams will find all vital details, including schedules, venues, squads, and key highlights, in this article.
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: League Format & Teams
- Dates: September 30 – November 2, 2025
- Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
- Format: Round-robin (Each team plays all others once)
- Participating Teams: India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan
- Knockouts: Top four teams move to semifinals
- Defending Champion: Australia (7-time winner)
Venues for ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
- India: Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai
- Sri Lanka: Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
Note: All Pakistan matches will be hosted in Colombo.
Full ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Schedule
- Sept 30, 2025: India vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – 3:00 PM
- Oct 1: Australia vs New Zealand – Indore – 3:00 PM
- Oct 2: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3:00 PM
- Oct 3: England vs South Africa – Guwahati – 3:00 PM
- Oct 4: Australia vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – 3:00 PM
- Oct 5: India vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3:00 PM (Blockbuster Clash)
- Oct 6-26: League matches continue in listed venues
- Oct 29: 1st Semifinal – Venue TBC
- Oct 30: 2nd Semifinal – Navi Mumbai
- Nov 2: Final – Venue TBC
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Squads
Australia
- Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, and others
India
- Uma Chetry, Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, and others
England
- Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Sophie Ecclestone, and others
South Africa
- Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sinalo Jafta (WK), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and others
New Zealand
- Key squad includes top talents from the Kiwi lineup
Sri Lanka
- Features national stars from the Sri Lankan team
Bangladesh
- Nigar Sultana (C), Fargana Hoque, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, and others
Pakistan
- Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz (WK), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, and others
Key Highlights & Current Affairs Facts
- Historic Dual Hosting: India and Sri Lanka as hosts amid diplomatic significance
- First India-Pakistan Women’s ODI since last major ICC event (2017)
- Women’s sports and cricket commercial growth in South Asia
- Australia enters as favorites with a strong track record
- Exam Relevance: Important for SSC, Banking, UPSC, Railways Current Affairs
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will be held from 30 September to 2 November 2025 in India and Sri Lanka.
- There will be eight teams with a round-robin format and knockout stage.
- Australia is the defending champion, having won seven times.
- Key matches include India vs Pakistan on October 5 in Colombo.
- Venues span Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka).
- Players like Alyssa Healy, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana are vital names.
- Relevant for Sports Current Affairs and General Knowledge in exams.
