SaralnamaThe Women's World Cup 2025 kicks off in India. Eight top teams will compete for the title. Australia, the reigning champions, aim to defend their crown. India hosts the tournament for the fourth time. England, ranked second, hopes to reclaim their 2017 title. Sri Lanka returns after missing the 2022 event. Bangladesh and Pakistan secured the final two spots through qualifiers. New Zealand and South Africa enter with recent ICC success. Five venues will host matches, including Guwahati, Navi Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Indore, and Colombo. The tournament features 28 round-robin games, followed by semi-finals and the final. The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the most games, including the India-Pakistan clash. (Updated 19 Sep 2025, 17:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Women's World Cup 2025 kicks off in India
- Eight top teams will compete for the title
- Australia, the reigning champions, aim to defend their crown