India will host the 2025 Women’s World Cup in September, bringing the tournament back to the country after 12 years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen five venues for the event, none of which featured in the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
According to a report by Sportstar, Visakhapatnam has been chosen to host the opening ceremony and the tournament’s first match. The other designated venues include Mullanpur, Indore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati, with the final expected to be held in either Indore or Guwahati. While these locations are tentatively selected, the final confirmation will be given after the International Cricket Council (ICC) conducts a thorough inspection.
The decision to limit the tournament to five venues aims to streamline logistics and minimize disruptions. Mumbai and Vadodara were also considered, particularly after successfully hosting the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2025. However, concerns about the monsoon season led the BCCI to exclude them to reduce the risk of rain affecting matches.
This edition of the Women’s World Cup will be India’s second time hosting the event since 2013, when matches were played across Mumbai and Cuttack. The upcoming tournament is one of two major ICC events set to take place in India, with the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted with Sri Lanka, following the Women’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, the Indian men’s cricket team is preparing for an action-packed home season. Following the Women’s World Cup, India will host West Indies for two Test matches and South Africa for a full-fledged series consisting of two Tests, three T20Is, and five ODIs.
Reports suggest that during a recent BCCI apex council meeting, it was decided that Guwahati will host a Test match for the first time when India faces South Africa. Additionally, Delhi will stage the series opener, while Mohali and Kolkata will serve as venues for India’s red-ball encounters against the West Indies.
With India set to host these high-profile tournaments, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting period for both men’s and women’s cricket on home soil.
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