The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is currently underway, promising a thrilling contest between the world’s best cricketing nations. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament is running from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
Here is your comprehensive guide to the latest results, standings, upcoming fixtures, and all the key information for the premier 50-over women’s cricket event.
Latest Tournament Update & Results
As of October 7, 2025, the round-robin stage is in full swing.
Recent Match Results:
Oct 7 | England vs Bangladesh | England Women won by 4 wickets | Guwahati | Heather Knight (79) guides a nervous chase.
Oct 6 | New Zealand vs South Africa | South Africa Women won by 6 wickets | Indore | South Africa records a maiden win against New Zealand. |
Oct 5 | India vs Pakistan | India Women won by 88 runs | Colombo | India goes top of the table after a dominant performance. |
Oct 4 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Match Abandoned | Colombo | No result due to weather. |
Oct 3 | England vs South Africa | England Women won by 10 wickets | Guwahati | England clinched a thumping win with a dominant bowling display. |
Oct 2 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Bangladesh Women won by 7 wickets | Colombo | Bangladesh secures a memorable early victory. |
Oct 1 | Australia vs New Zealand | Australia Women won by 89 runs | Indore | Defending champions start with a comprehensive win. |
Sep 30 | India vs Sri Lanka | India Women won by 59 runs (DLS) | Guwahati | Hosts India start their campaign on a winning note. |
Updated Points Table (As of October 7, 2025)
The top four teams at the conclusion of the round-robin stage will advance to the semi-finals.
| 1 | England Advance to Knockout Stage
| 2 | India (H) Advance to Knockout Stage
| 3 | Australia Advance to Knockout Stage
| 4 | Bangladesh In Contention
| 5 | South Africa In Contention
| 6 | Sri Lanka Needs to win big
| 7 | New Zealand Struggling
| 8 | Pakistan Struggling
Upcoming Fixtures & Match Schedule
Don’t miss the exciting upcoming clashes in the Women’s World Cup 2025. All group stage matches are scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
| Oct 8 | Wednesday | Australia vs Pakistan | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Oct 9 | Thursday | India vs South Africa | 3:00 PM | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 10 | Friday | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 11 | Saturday | England vs Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Oct 12 | Sunday | India vs Australia | 3:00 PM | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 13 | Monday | South Africa vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Oct 14 | Tuesday | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Knockout Stage Dates
* Semi-final 1: Wednesday, October 29 (Guwahati or Colombo*)
* Semi-final 2: Thursday, October 30 (Navi Mumbai)
* Final: Sunday, November 2 (Navi Mumbai or Colombo*)
*The final and the first semi-final venue are contingent on Pakistan’s qualification. If Pakistan qualifies, the match will be moved to Colombo.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Tournament Overview
Host Nations | India and Sri Lanka |
Dates | September 30 – November 2, 2025 |
Format | Round-Robin (each team plays all others once), followed by Semi-finals and Final. |
Participants | 8 Teams: Australia, England, India (H), New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka (H), Bangladesh, Pakistan. |
Defending Champions | Australia (Won 7th title in 2022) |
Host Venues | India: Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai Sri Lanka: Colombo |
Defending Champion Australia
Squads
The full official squads for all eight participating teams have been announced, but details are not available in this update. Key players to watch in the tournament include the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur (India), Heather Knight (England), Meg Lanning (Australia), and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa). Batters like South Africa’s Tazmin Brits have already made a huge impact in the early stages.
Latest Player and Team Updates
* India’s Dominance: Hosts India have had a stellar start, securing two vital wins and placing themselves firmly in a qualifying position. Bowlers, including Deepti Sharma and younger talents, have been instrumental.
* England’s Form: England is looking strong with two decisive wins. Their victory over South Africa was a statement performance, showcasing their title ambition.
* Australia on Track: The defending champions have started solid, managing a win and a no-result to keep their NRR high and campaign momentum going.
* New Zealand’s Struggle: Despite some individual performances like Sophie Devine’s batting, New Zealand is yet to register a win, putting them under pressure for the upcoming fixtures.
Stay tuned for more updates as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 progresses towards the knockout stage!
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