ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Dates, Venues, Prize Money, Squads & Live Streaming

The countdown is on! The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is finally here, and cricket fans across the globe can’t wait for the action to begin. Kicking off on September 30, the 13th edition of the tournament will run until November 2, with India and Sri Lanka playing co-hosts.

For India, this tournament holds special meaning—it’s the fourth time the country is hosting, and memories of the 2017 heartbreak at Lord’s still linger. Can Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. go all the way this time? Let’s break it down.

Dates & Timings

• Opening Match: India vs Sri Lanka – Sept. 30, Guwahati
• Final: Nov. 2, venue TBA
• Standard Start Time: 3:00 PM IST (except NZ vs ENG on Oct. 26 at 11:00 AM IST)

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Full Schedule

Tournament Format

Eight teams, one dream. India qualified as hosts, while Australia, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa made it via the Women’s Championship rankings. Pakistan and Bangladesh sealed their spots through the qualifiers.

It’s a round-robin format—each team plays seven games. The top four teams head to the semis. Simple rule: win at least five games and you’re almost guaranteed a knockout spot.

Venues

• DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
• ACA Stadium, Guwahati
• Holkar Stadium, Indore
• ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
• R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Prize Money

The money on offer this time is massive—$13.88 million (₹123.1 crore), almost 3x more than 2022.

• Winners: $4.48 million (₹39.7 crore)
• Runners-up: $2.24 million (₹19.9 crore)

Live Streaming & Broadcast

All matches will be live on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream online via the JioHotstar app and website.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Full Squads

Australia: Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud. Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (C), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (VC), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah. Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase. Reserves: Miane Smit

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya. Reserve: Inoshi Fernando

Why This World Cup Matters

With women’s cricket growing faster than ever, this World Cup feels like a turning point. More fans, bigger prize pools, stronger squads, and co-hosting between India and Sri Lanka—it’s going to be one of the most exciting editions yet.

So mark your calendars, set those reminders, and get ready—because the road to glory starts on September 30.