India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is determined to lead her team to the title as the hosts kick off their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign against co-hosts Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The Indian women’s team has previously reached two ODI World Cup finals but fell short both times, most recently losing to England by nine runs in 2017 at Lord’s.
However, the team has made significant progress since the 2022 edition, which saw Australia claim their record-extending seventh championship. With key players like prolific opener Smriti Mandhana, India’s batting lineup is in strong form, while promising bowlers such as Kranti Goud, who claimed five wickets in the recent series against Australia, are expected to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Historic Hosting and Team Preparations
This edition marks the fourth time India will host the Women’s ODI World Cup, following previous tournaments in 1978, 1997, and 2013. Sri Lanka will co-host for the first time, bringing fresh excitement to the competition. Recently, India faced Australia in a three-match ODI series at home, losing 2-1, but they showcased their potential with high-scoring innings and competitive bowling performances.
Kranti Goud’s pace attack impressed, equalling Australia’s Megan Schutt with five wickets across the series, indicating India’s growing depth in bowling. These performances set the stage for a highly competitive World Cup as India looks to capitalize on home advantage and improved team dynamics.
Full Schedule and Broadcast Details
The tournament opens with India vs Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30.
Other early group stage matches include :
Australia vs New Zealand
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
England vs South Africa
The group stage continues until October 26. Matches will be played across multiple venues: Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Colombo, and Navi Mumbai.
Knockout stage :
Semi-final 1 : October 29
Semi-final 2 : October 30
Final : November 2 in Navi Mumbai (may shift to Colombo if Pakistan qualifies)
Live telecast : Star Sports 1 & 2 (SD and HD), including Hindi channels.
Live streaming : Available on JioHotstar for viewers in India and globally.
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