India will launch their 2025 ICC Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 at Bengaluru&rsquo;s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as per the official schedule released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
A highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is slated for October 5 at Colombo&rsquo;s R Premadasa Stadium &mdash; a neutral venue agreed upon by the BCCI and PCB under the hybrid model. Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo.
Defending champions Australia start their title defense against New Zealand in Indore on October 1, while Bangladesh meet Pakistan in Colombo on October 2. A marquee clash between Australia and England &mdash; a rematch of the 2022 final &mdash; is scheduled for October 22 in Indore.
The round-robin league format concludes on October 26 with India playing Bangladesh in Bengaluru and England facing New Zealand in Guwahati. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for October 29 and 30, leading to the final on November 2, to be held either in Colombo or Bengaluru.
India last hosted the Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup in 2013. This edition includes teams from India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated the tournament will be a landmark event with top teams, iconic venues, and record-breaking crowds expected.
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India to Open Women’s ODI WC vs SL, Face Pakistan on Oct 5

India kicks off 2025 Women's ODI World Cup vs Sri Lanka; faces Pakistan in Colombo on October 5.

India to Open Women’s ODI WC vs SL, Face Pakistan on Oct 5

India kicks off 2025 Women's ODI World Cup vs Sri Lanka; faces Pakistan in Colombo on October 5.

June 16, 2025 | 21:12 IST

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