Cricket comes home: India set to host Women’s World Cup 2025
The wait is finally over. The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is here, and it’s happening right in the heart of cricket-crazy India. The tournament kicks off with India vs Sri Lanka at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which will be hosting its first-ever women’s ODI.
For Indian fans, this isn’t just another tournament—it’s a once-in-a-decade spectacle. The last time India hosted a Women’s World Cup was back in 2013, and since then, women’s cricket has exploded in popularity, thanks in no small part to the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
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When and where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 live in India
Good news—watching the action won’t be a struggle. Here’s the lowdown:
- TV broadcast: All 33 matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
- Live streaming: Fans can catch every ball on the JioCinema and Hotstar app/website.
- Timings: 32 of the 33 matches are day-night games, starting 3:00 PM IST. The only exception is the England vs New Zealand clash on September 26 in Vizag, which is a day game.
So whether you’re glued to the couch with your TV remote or sneaking a peek at your phone during office hours, you won’t miss a thing.
What’s at stake for India?
For Harmanpreet Kaur and her team, this is more than just another ICC event—it’s redemption time. After last year’s T20 World Cup disappointment, expectations are sky-high. Playing at home adds pressure, but also the kind of crowd energy that can swing games.
Australia, the seven-time champions, are still the team to beat, but as India recently proved, they’re not invincible. England, South Africa, and New Zealand will also fancy their chances. Still, anything short of a final berth for India would feel like a letdown.
Full squads at a glance
Want to know who’s taking the field? Here’s a quick snapshot:
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh & more.
- Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt.
- England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones.
- South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus.
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera.
- Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, Nashra Sundhu.
- New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr.
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter.
(Full squads available on ICC’s official site.)
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Final word
From Guwahati to Navi Mumbai, the next 34 days promise thrilling cricket, packed stadiums, and unforgettable moments. For fans, the message is simple—clear your evenings, grab your jerseys, and get ready to cheer.
The Women’s World Cup 2025 is not just a tournament, it’s a celebration of how far women’s cricket has come
