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The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, running from September 30 to November 2, includes Colombo and several Indian cities as venues. This marks Colombo’s inclusion due to a reciprocal BCCI-PCB agreement linked to the 2025 Champions Trophy. The tournament will see Bengaluru host the opening match, with knockout stages dependent on Pakistan's progression. As excitement builds, the ICC emphasizes the return of the tournament to India, last hosted there in 2013.

Key Points: Colombo Joins 2025 Women's ODI World Cup Venues in India

  • Colombo added as venue with Indian cities for 2025 Women's ODI WC
  • Event to feature opening match in Bengaluru on Sep 30
  • Final match planned for Nov 2 contingent on team's progress
  • ICC confirms knockouts dependent on Pakistan's qualification
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Colombo included as venue for 2025 Women's ODI WC, to run from Sep 30 to Nov 2

Colombo included as venue for 2025 Women's World Cup held in India from Sep 30-Nov 2.

"Colombo's inclusion aligns with a reciprocal BCCI-PCB arrangement. - ICC Official"

New Delhi, June 2

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will be played in India from September 30 to November 2, with the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo included amongst the tournament venues.

In India, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, the Holkar Stadium in Indore, and the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam have been selected as venues. ICC added that the event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring co-hosts India in Bengaluru on September 30, as the tournament returns to the country for the first time after 2013.

Bengaluru has been a consistent host of women’s cricket games, internationally as well as domestically via the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Guwahati hosted a T20I series between India and England in 2019, while Visakhapatnam last hosted a women's international game in 2014.

Indore, though, is yet to host women’s international games at Holkar Stadium, with the city hosting two women’s ODI World Cup games in 2000 at the Nehru Stadium. Colombo being added to the list of venues happened due to Pakistan entering the main event after winning the qualifying competition in Lahore in April this year. It’s in line with a reciprocal arrangement signed between the BCCI and PCB before the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The ICC added that the venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying for it, as two alternative venues have been identified for one semifinal and the final. The first semifinal will be held in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, while the second semifinal is to be hosted in Bengaluru on October 30.

The final will be held either in Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2. Colombo will be the venue for the first semifinal and the final only if Pakistan qualifies for the knockouts. Apart from India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan will be playing in the Women’s ODI World Cup.

Australia will enter the event as the reigning champions after beating England in the final of the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Australia are also the most successful team in the tournament's history, having been crowned champions on seven occasions.

The format for the 2025 tournament will be the same as in 2022 - eight teams playing a total of 31 matches, 28 in the league stage and three being the knockouts.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great to see women's cricket getting more exposure! But why include Colombo when we have so many good stadiums in India? Hope this doesn't create unnecessary complications with Pakistan's participation. Our girls deserve full home advantage 🇮🇳 #WomenInBlue
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Priya M.
Exciting news! Visakhapatnam and Guwahati getting matches is wonderful for growing cricket beyond traditional centers. Hope this inspires more young girls from Northeast and coastal Andhra to take up cricket. Just wish ticket prices will be affordable for local fans 🤞
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Arjun S.
The Colombo inclusion seems purely political. Cricket should stay above these arrangements. We've seen how Pakistan's participation creates unnecessary tensions. Focus should be on promoting women's game, not diplomatic gestures. Still, looking forward to seeing Harmanpreet's team lift the trophy!
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Sneha R.
As a cricket fan from Indore, so happy to see our city included! Though Holkar Stadium hasn't hosted women's matches before, we promise to create an electric atmosphere. Madhya Pradesh has produced talents like Nuzhat Parween - hope to discover more through this WC!
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Vikram J.
Smart move including Colombo - gives Sri Lankan fans easier access and builds regional cricket camaraderie. After all, we share so much cricketing history with Lanka. Hope this WC helps bridge gaps between South Asian nations through sport. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Meena P.
Disappointed that Mumbai or Delhi didn't get matches. These are cities with strong women's cricket culture. But happy for new venues to get exposure. Just hope the infrastructure and facilities will be world-class everywhere. Our women cricketers deserve nothing less than the best!

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