The much-anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 officially kicks off today with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Cricket fans across the globe are eager to witness this battle as two of Asia’s leading women’s teams face off to set the tone for the prestigious tournament.
The 13th edition of the Women’s World Cup marks a significant milestone, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, 2025. Featuring eight top international teams, this tournament is the last with this number of participants before expanding in future editions. The round-robin stage will see each team playing every other once, with the top four progressing to the semi-finals.
Today’s opening fixture is particularly notable not only for its competitive edge but also for its symbolic homecoming flavor, showcasing Sri Lanka and India (on their home ground). The Indian squad, widely regarded as favorites, will look to start strong in front of their passionate home crowd, aiming to claim their maiden Women’s World Cup title. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka hopes to harness the home tournament advantage to spring a surprise against the higher-ranked hosts.
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST and promises to be a thrilling contest of skill, strategy, and resilience. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, equipped with modern facilities, will welcome thousands of spectators, and millions more will follow the action through comprehensive live broadcasts and streaming services worldwide.
This tournament is more than just a cricket competition; it is a celebration of the rapid growth and rising global stature of women’s cricket. From record prize money to increased media coverage, the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 represents a landmark event in the sporting calendar, advancing gender equality in sport and inspiring millions of girls and women worldwide.
As the world turns its attention to Guwahati, all eyes will be on the players taking the field today—women who have trained tirelessly for this moment and who are ready to write a new chapter in cricket history.
Some Important Facts
- Jhulan Goswami of India Women took the most wickets (43) in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
- Debbie Hockley of New Zealand Women scored the most runs (1501) in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
- Alyssa Healy of Australia Women scored the most runs (509) in a single edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup.
- The Australia Women’s team scored the highest total (412/3) in an innings against Denmark Women in the 1997 Women’s World Cup.
- The Pakistan Women’s team scored the lowest total (27) in an innings against Australia Women in the 1997 Women’s World Cup.
Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and in-depth coverage of all the action from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
