The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Is Here: KEY FIXTURES, TEAMS, AND MORE!
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has arrived, and it’s rewriting the rules of the game. Hosted across the cricket-loving nations of India and Sri Lanka, fans will get to witness the legacy, leadership, and the unstoppable rise of women in sports.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially unveiled the full squad lists, and they’re packed with promise. From the strategic depth of Australia’s lineup to the youthful energy in Bangladesh’s camp, each team brings a unique identity to the tournament.
Tournament Structure
Unlike previous editions with group divisions, the 2025 Women’s World Cup follows a single round robin 50-over format:
The competition features eight teams.
- Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
- Each team plays every other team once (a total of 28 matches in the group stage).
The top four teams based on points and net run rate will advance to the Semi-Finals, followed by the Final, scheduled for November 2.
Key Fixtures With Current Results:
- Opening Match: India vs Sri Lanka — Sept 30, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India (India wins by 59 runs)
- India vs Pakistan — Oct 5, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- India vs Australia — Oct 12, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
- India vs England — Oct 19, Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
- Australia vs England — Oct 22, Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
- Australia vs South Africa — Oct 25, Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
- 1st Semi-Final — Oct 29, TBA
- 2nd Semi-Final — Oct 30, Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India
- Final — Nov 2, TBA
Team India:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana, 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.
Team Pakistan:
- Fatima Sana (Captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, 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.
Team Sri Lanka:
- Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), 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.
Team Bangladesh:
- Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), 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.
Team Australia:
- Alyssa Healy (Captain), 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.
Team England:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain), 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.
Team New Zealand:
- Sophie Devine (Captain), 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.
Team South Africa:
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), 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.
Looking Ahead
With the tournament underway, the 2025 Women’s World Cup promises a chance to witness the future of women’s cricket unfold in real time. With rising stars ready to shine and veterans hungry for glory, the stage is set for unforgettable moments and cultural milestones.
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