A World Cup is more than bat and ball; it’s about the platform where it all happened. A stadium is not just a stadium, but rather an environment where the drama takes place; a place where the crowd crescendos a moment before silence brings its breath in. With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicking off on September 30, at five famous grounds in India and Sri Lanka, we hope for some unforgettable moments!
The Charm of Diversity: Five Venues, Five Stories
What differentiates this World Cup is its diversity across five very different cricketing environments, each with its own character. The Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati will roar first, by hosting the opening game between India and Sri Lanka. Known for its exuberant atmosphere, the ground is the largest of the five and will undoubtedly provide women’s cricket on Indian turf a thunderous welcome.
In Navi Mumbai, the DY Patil Stadium is set for a big World Cup moment. Though one of India’s newer grounds, it’s no stranger to drama, having staged IPL finals and epic Tests. This time, it could host India’s last group match—and maybe the final. If that happens, expect a roar louder than a Bollywood concert.
Visakhapatnam’s ACA–VDCA Stadium, on the other hand, brings coastal charm into the mix. Famous for Dhoni’s unforgettable 148 and Kohli’s record-breaking 10,000 ODI runs, it will witness India’s showdown with defending champions Australia—a match every fan will have circled on their calendar.
Holkar Stadium in Indore brings its own history with its smaller but fiery environment. Traditionally known for run-fests and memorable moments, think Sehwag’s 219, it will host five matches, including heavyweight matchups like Australia vs England. If you like power hitting, make sure you watch every ball in Indore.
The last of the outliers – R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the most frequently used venue of the tournament, hosting 11 group matches and possibly a semi-final or final. This is a ground that has seen everything from World Cup greats to Champions Trophy finals; it has seen it all, it has had its time, it knows what it is – this is where memories can be made.
A Stage for Legacy
This World Cup doesn’t only pay off with the trophy lift; it is also about creating moments that will remain with cricket in its memory. Think of a young player scoring her first century at Visakhapatnam, a bowler taking a five-for in Colombo to win the match. These are the incendiary moments that will ignite the next generations to come.
The venues also bring their own heft to those moments. Sehwag’s double hundred in Indore, Kohli’s many milestones in Vizag, or even the IPL drama at DY Patil, remind us that there is something about those stadiums that has produced some great memories in cricket. Now, the women’s game will get to write its own little chapters in that book.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will make history, but it’s not just about the players—the stage matters too. From Guwahati’s roar to Colombo’s legacy, each venue brings its own magic.
FAQs
1. When does the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 start?
It begins on September 30, 2025.
2. Which stadium will host the tournament opener?
The Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati will host the opening match between India and Sri Lanka.
3. Which stadium might host the final of the tournament?
The DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai or the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo could host the final.
