Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is set to begin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, marking a landmark event in women’s cricket.
Held once every four years, this tournament represents the pinnacle of the sport and this year will feature eight teams, with the number increasing to ten in the 2029 edition.
India’s women’s cricket team has shown consistent improvement in form and performance over recent years.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the team enters this World Cup with a golden opportunity to achieve their greatest success yet.
With a talented blend of youth and experience, the Women in Blue are poised to make history and elevate the profile of women’s cricket in India.
India’s Challengers in the Tournament
The Indian team faces stiff competition from some of the world’s strongest teams. Key opponents include:
- Australia – Reigning champions and perennial favorites
- England – Tactical and experienced side
- Pakistan – Traditional rivals
- Sri Lanka – Co-hosts with home advantage
- New Zealand – Consistently competitive
- Bangladesh – Rising cricketing nation
- South Africa – Aggressive and skilled team
The tournament will conclude on November 2, 2025, and due to the current political situation with India, Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo.
India’s Schedule and Venues
India will kick off their campaign against co-host Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Other key venues for the World Cup include:
- Colombo
- Visakhapatnam
- Indore
- Navi Mumbai
The tournament follows a round-robin format, where the top four teams from the league stage will advance to the semifinals.
India’s Key Matches
- India vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati, September 30
- India vs Pakistan – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, October 5
- India vs South Africa – Visakhapatnam, October 9
- India vs Australia – Visakhapatnam, October 12
- India vs England – Indore, October 19
- India vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai, October 23
- India vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai, October 26
India’s Squad: A Mix of Youth and Experience
India’s 15-member squad for the quadrennial event strikes a perfect balance between experienced players and emerging talent.
Key Players:
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav
Reserve Players:
Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
This combination ensures depth in both batting and bowling, giving the team flexibility and options for all conditions and opponents.
How to Watch in India
Cricket fans in India can catch live telecasts on Star Sports Network channels. Additionally, all matches will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar, ensuring fans don’t miss any moment of the action.
Conclusion
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is a golden opportunity for Indian women’s cricket to shine on the world stage.
With Harmanpreet Kaur leading a strong, balanced team, India has the potential to go all the way and create history.
Fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments throughout the tournament.
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