The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in India after more than a decade, and ICC chairman Jay Shah says it will be a ‘defining moment’ for the sport. The tournament will be held from September 30 to November 2. India will play against Sri Lanka in the opening match in Bengaluru.
This will be the first senior ICC Women’s event in the subcontinent since 2016, when India hosted the Women’s T20 World Cup. India has also hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1978, 1997, and 2013.
Stars join for ‘50 days to go’ event in Mumbai.
On Monday, Shah joined former India stars Mithali Raj and Yuvraj Singh and current players Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues in Mumbai for the ‘50 days to go’ event. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta was also part of a panel discussion at the event.
Speaking at the event, Shah said, “The return of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 to India comes at a defining moment for the women’s game, setting the stage for a truly world-class tournament that will further elevate the sport’s global stature.”
He added, “At the ICC, we remain open to new ideas and are constantly exploring ways to sustain the upward momentum of women’s cricket. Conversations like today’s panel discussion are invaluable in shaping our collective vision and driving progress.”
Jay Shah concluded that preparations for the event were well underway, and that the excitement was building… “I am confident they will have an unforgettable experience in India and Sri Lanka.”
The event also launched the ICC Trophy Tour, which will cover all host cities and some schools as part of a legacy program.
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