India and Pakistan: Some former Indian cricketers had called for a boycott of matches against arch-rivals Pakistan amid recent tensions. However, the two foes are facing off in the World Cup in just three months.
The Women’s ODI World Cup is going to start in India from September 30 this year. In the opening match, the host India will face Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The much-awaited high-voltage match between India and Pakistan will be held at the neutral venue R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5.
India’s performance in the last Champions Trophy was no less controversial. The main host country Pakistan was not willing to go to Pakistan. In the end, their match was held at the neutral venue Dubai International Stadium at the request of India. However, the ICC also made a promise to Pakistan to keep that request. And they fulfilled it on time.
Pakistan had already given a message that it would not participate in the Women’s ODI World Cup to be held in India. The ICC has fulfilled that demand. Along with India, Sri Lanka will also be the main hosts of the upcoming World Cup. The matches of this edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup will be held at 5 venues. Four of them are in India. The other is the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The tournament will run from September 30 to November 2. 8 teams will participate in it and 28 league matches will be held in a round-robin format.
Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo, as per the hybrid agreement between the BCCI and the PCB. They will face Bangladesh on October 2, England on October 15, New Zealand on October 18, South Africa on October 21 and Sri Lanka on October 24.
The tournament will consist of 28 league matches and three knockout matches, which will be held in Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam and Colombo. The first semi-final will be held in Guwahati or Colombo on October 29 – depending on whether Pakistan advances to the semi-finals. The second semi-final will be held in Bengaluru on October 30. The final will be held on November 2, with the venue set to be either Bengaluru or Colombo.
India is hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time since 2013. The 2025 edition will follow the same format as the previous edition in 2022, with eight teams playing each other in a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts India have qualified directly for the World Cup. The remaining two places were filled through the qualifiers. Pakistan and Bangladesh, who qualified in the qualifiers held in Lahore earlier this year, were eliminated by West Indies, who are unable to participate in the tournament this time, falling behind Bangladesh on net run rate.
India and Pakistan to Reignite Rivalry at Neutral Venue in 2025 World Cup” FAQ
When will the India vs Pakistan match take place in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup?
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for October 5, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Why is the India-Pakistan match being held at a neutral venue?
Due to political tensions and past disagreements over hosting rights, the match is being held at a neutral venue as part of a hybrid hosting agreement between BCCI and PCB.
Where else will the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches be played?
Matches will take place in Bengaluru, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka).
How many teams are participating in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup?
A total of 8 teams will participate, playing 28 league matches in a round-robin format, followed by 3 knockout matches.
Has Pakistan confirmed its participation in the tournament?
Yes, Pakistan has agreed to participate under the hybrid model and will play all its matches in Colombo.