The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the complete schedule for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The prestigious tournament will feature eight top teams competing across five cities, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Guwahati, and Colombo.

India will begin their campaign with the tournament opener on September 30, taking on Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, defending champions Australia will kick off their title defence with a high-voltage clash against New Zealand on October 1.

The tournament format will see the top four teams at the end of the league stage progressing to the semi-finals. The first semi-final is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, while the second will be played in either Colombo or Guwahati, depending on logistical considerations. The grand finale of the 2025 Women’s World Cup is slated for November 2, and will take place in either Bengaluru or Colombo.