India to Open 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, Face Pakistan in Colombo on October 5

New Delhi – India will kick off their 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday.

The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is set for October 5 and will take place at a neutral venue — the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. As part of the hybrid hosting model agreed upon by the BCCI and PCB, all of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Colombo.

Defending champions Australia will begin their title defense against New Zealand on October 1 at Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium. On the following day, Pakistan will face Bangladesh in Colombo. Another major fixture sees Australia take on England in Indore on October 22 — a high-voltage rematch of the 2022 World Cup final.

“With the best eight teams in women’s cricket coming to India and matches set across fantastic venues with potentially record-breaking crowds, the announcement of the schedule adds to the excitement and anticipation,” said ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

The round-robin stage will run until October 26, concluding with two matches on the final day: England vs. New Zealand in Guwahati at 11 AM and India vs. Bangladesh in Bengaluru at 3 PM IST.

The top four teams from the round-robin stage will qualify for the semi-finals. The first-placed team will play the fourth, and the second-placed team will face the third. Semi-finals are slated for October 29 and 30, with the final scheduled for November 2.

Depending on Pakistan’s qualification status, the first semi-final will be held in either Guwahati or Colombo, while the second semi-final is locked in for Bengaluru. The final will take place in either Colombo or Bengaluru.

This marks the first time since 2013 that India is hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup. The tournament will feature eight teams: India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Schedule (All times IST)

• September 30 – India vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru – 3 PM
• October 1 – Australia vs New Zealand – Indore – 3 PM
• October 2 – Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 3 – England vs South Africa – Bengaluru – 3 PM
• October 4 – Australia vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 5 – India vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 6 – New Zealand vs South Africa – Indore – 3 PM
• October 7 – England vs Bangladesh – Guwahati – 3 PM
• October 8 – Australia vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 9 – India vs South Africa – Vizag – 3 PM
• October 10 – New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Vizag – 3 PM
• October 11 – England vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – 3 PM
• October 12 – India vs Australia – Vizag – 3 PM
• October 13 – South Africa vs Bangladesh – Vizag – 3 PM
• October 14 – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 15 – England vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 16 – Australia vs Bangladesh – Vizag – 3 PM
• October 17 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 18 – New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 19 – India vs England – Indore – 3 PM
• October 20 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 21 – South Africa vs Pakistan – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 22 – Australia vs England – Indore – 3 PM
• October 23 – India vs New Zealand – Guwahati – 3 PM
• October 24 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – 3 PM
• October 25 – Australia vs Sri Lanka – Indore – 3 PM
• October 26 – England vs New Zealand – Guwahati – 11 AM
• October 26 – India vs Bangladesh – Bengaluru – 3 PM
• October 29 – Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo – 3 PM
• October 30 – Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru – 3 PM
• November 2 – Final – Colombo/Bengaluru – 3 PM