The ICC announced on August 22 that the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will replace Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the Women’s World Cup 2025. The decision came after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to secure government clearance.
Navi Mumbai to Host Big Matches
The DY Patil Stadium will now stage:
Three league games
One semi-final
The final (if Pakistan do not qualify)
Therefore, Navi Mumbai joins four other confirmed venues for the tournament:
ACA Stadium, Guwahati
ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
Holkar Stadium, Indore
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Major Schedule Changes
Bengaluru’s exclusion forced the ICC to reshuffle the Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule. As a result, several matches now have new venues:
The opening match, India vs Sri Lanka (Sep 30), moves to Guwahati.
England vs South Africa (Oct 3) also shifts to Guwahati.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Oct 20) and India vs New Zealand (Oct 23) switch to Navi Mumbai.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Oct 10) moves from Vizag to Guwahati.
England vs New Zealand (Oct 26) will now take place in Vizag.
India’s Matches in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Indian fans can look forward to six high-voltage clashes during the league stage:
Sep 30: India vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati
Oct 5: India vs Pakistan – Colombo
Oct 12: India vs Australia – Vizag
Oct 19: India vs England – Indore
Oct 23: India vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai
Oct 26: India vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
Knockouts and Final
The Women’s World Cup 2025 runs from September 30 to November 2. The top four teams from the group stage will qualify for the semi-finals:
Semi-final 1: October 29 (Guwahati or Colombo)
Semi-final 2: October 30 (Navi Mumbai)
Final: November 2 (Colombo or Navi Mumbai)
Consequently, Navi Mumbai could witness not just a semi-final but also the grand finale, depending on Pakistan’s qualification status.
Conclusion
The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has become a central venue for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The city will host India’s crucial matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh, while also being a contender to stage the final. With this change, the tournament now promises even greater excitement and better distribution of matches across India and Sri Lanka.
