The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made key announcements regarding the venues and dates for its two upcoming global women’s events, which will be hosted by India and England within a span of some nine months this year and next. The dates and venues for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have been confirmed, along with the schedule for the opening matches and knockout rounds of both the Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Dilemma Over Venues
The venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying, as two alternative venues have been identified for one semifinal and the final. The final will be held either in Bengaluru or Colombo on 2 November, the first semifinal in either Guwahati or Colombo on 29 October and the second semifinal in Bengaluru on 30 October. Colombo will be the venue for the first semifinal and the final only if Pakistan qualify for those stages.
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“We are excited to make some important announcements regarding two global women’s tournaments to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the England and Wales Cricket Board in the coming months.” ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said.
“Fans have shown great support for the women’s game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues. Women’s cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we’ve built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.” He added.
Neutral Venue For Champions Trophy
India won the Champions Trophy 2025, which was hosted by Pakistan, but the Indian authorities showed hesitation in sending their players to Pakistan for major security reasons. After a lot of hassle, Pakistan agreed to a hybrid model that included India’s matches to be played in the UAE, while all other teams will be playing in Pakistan and travel to the UAE for their clash against India.
