Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to ignite, with India hosting the opening match and the final in Bengaluru. This exciting declaration comes after Australia’s triumph in 2022, and News Directory 3 is closely following all developments. However, the tournament faces a crucial consideration: Pakistan’s potential participation. Bilateral cricket matches between India and Pakistan are rare, and escalating tensions add an extra layer of complexity. The weather in Sri Lanka, a possible alternative location, could also pose challenges. The full schedule is pending, but excitement builds for this premier cricket event. Discover what’s next and stay ahead of all the action!
India to Host Opening Match of Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Updated June 02, 2025
Bengaluru is set to host the opening match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, featuring India. The city will also host the final, provided Pakistan is not a participant.A complete schedule for the eight-team tournament is forthcoming.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 follows Australia’s victory over england in the previous tournament, which was held in New Zealand in 2022 after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A potential hurdle for the shift in location is the weather, as october typically sees high rainfall in Sri Lanka.
India and Pakistan have refrained from playing bilateral matches outside major tournaments, a situation that predates recent conflicts. Escalating tensions, particularly surrounding the Champions Trophy, have further strained cricketing relations. While Pakistan participated in the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup in India, india did not reciprocate wiht a visit to Pakistan earlier in the year.
Under ICC arrangements, India played its matches in Dubai, ultimately securing the trophy after contesting all fixtures at the same venue.
In May, both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) faced suspension amid cross-border military actions before resuming. The delayed IPL final is scheduled for Tuesday.
Whether either government will permit their team to compete against the other remains uncertain.
What’s next
England is preparing to host the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026, with the opening match slated for Edgbaston on June 12. The semi-finals will be held at The oval, and the final is scheduled for Lord’s on July 5, 2026.