ICC Women’s 50-over World Cup to begin from September 30; Colombo added as neutral venue

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 to be held in India and Sri Lanka, featuring eight top teams.

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be held across India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, the global governing body announced on Monday (June 2, 2025) as Colombo comes into picture as an additional venue.

Originally, India were the lone host of the eight-team ICC women's mega event which will now be played across Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and the Lankan capital.

Colombo is a late addition to the list as a neutral venue considering Pakistan's stand not to travel to India for the ICC event, following the hybrid model accepted earlier this year for the Champions Trophy.

Under the system, India played their matches of the showpiece at Dubai, while Pakistan and other teams competed at venues in that country.

"The event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring India in Bengaluru on September 30 as the Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to the country after 12 years," the ICC said in a media release.

The first semifinal will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, and the second semifinal will be played on October 30 in Bengaluru.

The finalists will have at least two days to prepare for the decider, with the title clash to be held in either Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2.