Women's World Cup 2025: Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as host

The ICC has announced that the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host five games for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, replacing the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This change comes after the Karnataka State Association failed to secure permission from the Karnataka State Government to host the games.

The DY Patil Stadium will host three league fixtures, one semi-final, and potentially the final. Navi Mumbai is one of five venues for the Women's World Cup, along with the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Schedule Changes

• The inaugural game between India and Sri Lanka on September 30 has been moved from Bengaluru to Guwahati.
• The October 3 clash between England and South Africa has also been moved to Guwahati.
• Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh on October 20 and India vs New Zealand on October 23 have been moved to Navi Mumbai.
• Guwahati will host the New Zealand vs Bangladesh tie on October 10 instead of Vizag.
• The ACA-VDCA Stadium will host the penultimate league clash between England and New Zealand on October 26.

Tournament Format

The top-four sides from the league stage will progress to the semifinals, with first-place playing fourth and second taking on third. The tournament will be played from September 30 to November 2.

Match Schedule

• September 30: India v Sri Lanka – Guwahati
• October 1: Australia v New Zealand – Indore
• October 2: Bangladesh v Pakistan – Colombo
• October 3: England v South Africa – Guwahati
• … (and so on)