The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, where all the Bengaluru games will be played in Navi Mumbai.
This comes after the Karnataka State Association failed to secure permission from the Karnataka State Government to host the games. The uncertainty of Bengaluru hosting games in the mega event was reported on August 07 and came in the aftermath of the tragic stampede that occured in celebration of RCB’s maiden title win.
Hence, ICC has chose to use DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai for Chinnaswamy Stadium. The DY Patil Stadium will host three league fixtures, one semi-final and potentially the final if Pakistan doesn’t qualifies for the summit clash.
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Other than DY Patil Stadium, Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Meanwhile the inaugural game between India and Sri Lanka on September 30, which was slated to be played in Bengaluru now moved to Guwahati. The October 03 clash between England and South Africa has also been moved to Guwahati. With this due, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh on October 20 and India vs New Zealand on October 23 have been moved to Navi Mumbai.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah believes the Navi Mumbai venue is ideal for women’s cricket.
“Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women’s cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women’s Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans,” he added.
“I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years,” he said.
“We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women’s game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport’s future, not only in India but across the cricketing world.
“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the women’s game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans.”
The final of the tournament will be either held in Colombo or Navi Mumbai depending upon the Pakistan’s qualification to finals. If they qualify the finals will be played at Premadasa Stadium and if they fail to qualify, the summit clash will be played at Navi Mumbai.
