2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup: A New Era for Women’s Cricket
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is set to be a milestone for the sport. Hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will run from 30 September to 2 November 2025.
Format and Teams
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Eight teams will compete in this edition: India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
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The format consists of a single round-robin where each team plays all others once. The top four teams then advance to the semi-finals, and the winners meet in the final. India vs South Africa Match Highlights (Sportart)
Venues
Matches will be played in multiple venues across the host nations. In India: cities such as Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Navi Mumbai will host games. In Sri Lanka: Colombo hosts the Sri Lankan fixtures, including all matches for Pakistan’s team.
Significance & Highlights
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This edition will be the last with just eight teams, as future tournaments plan to widen participation.
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A major uplift in prize money underscores the growing status of women’s cricket; the total prize fund is set at USD 13.88 million, marking a significant increase over previous editions.
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For Pakistan’s women’s team, although India is a co-host, all of their matches will be played in Sri Lanka due to special arrangements pertaining to neutral-venue decisions.
What to Watch For
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As defending champions, Australia remain favourites, but the hosts and other nations are determined to challenge the status quo.
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With better financial backing and greater visibility, we’re likely to see breakthrough performances from less-heralded teams.
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The tournament’s shared hosting gives varied conditions: pitch behaviour, climates and crowds will differ significantly between Indian venues and Sri Lanka.
Why It Matters
This tournament doesn’t just crown a champion—it signals the next phase of growth for women’s cricket. With more investment, higher stakes and broader exposure than ever before, the 2025 World Cup is a landmark event for the sport globally. Visit Now
