Guide to India Women’s schedule in World Cup 2025

India Women’s World Cup 2025 guide: Full schedule, recent performances, and players in focus for the big tournament.

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated cricketing events of the year,  the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. For India Women, this edition holds even greater significance as they step onto home soil with the backing of millions of fans. The excitement is high, the conditions are familiar, and the squad carries the blend of youth and experience needed to make a serious title charge.

Over the past year, India Women have shown flashes of brilliance against top sides like Australia and England, proving they can compete with the very best. With Smriti Mandhana’s form, Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, and a strong spin-bowling unit tailored for Indian pitches, the team has all the tools to dominate. Now, it’s about turning momentum into consistency and making this World Cup campaign one to remember.

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India Women’s World Cup 2025 Schedule

Semi-final 1 will be played on 29 October in Guwahati, though if Pakistan qualifies, it will shift to Colombo as a neutral venue. Semi-final 2 is scheduled for 30 October at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, giving fans in India another chance to witness high-stakes action. The grand final will take place on 2 November, also in Navi Mumbai, unless Pakistan make it through, in which case the title clash will be staged in Colombo.

India women’s team recent form
India will enter the tournament with encouraging performances behind them. Against Australia at home in September 2025, they lost the series 1-2 but recorded a thumping 102-run victory in the second ODI, where Smriti Mandhana shone with a stunning century. Earlier, in mid-2025, India defeated England in their own backyard 2-1, which boosted confidence and showcased their ability to win overseas. While consistency has been a concern, these results prove India can beat the best on their day.

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Players in focus

• Smriti Mandhana – In red-hot form at the top, her aggressive starts can set the tone for India’s campaign.
• Harmanpreet Kaur – The captain’s experience and finishing ability will be vital in crunch games.
• Deepti Sharma – The dependable all-rounder who can stabilize the innings with the bat and pick crucial wickets with her spin.
• Renuka Singh Thakur – India’s go-to pacer with the new ball, capable of early breakthroughs.
• Sneh Rana & Radha Yadav – Spin twins who could dominate on Indian pitches and strangle opponents in the middle overs.
  
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Playing style & home advantage
India’s approach is built on strong starts from the top order and controlling games through spin in the middle overs. Playing in front of home crowds adds an extra layer of motivation, while familiar conditions give India an edge, especially with their spin-heavy attack. The team will look to bat aggressively, build pressure with spinners, and rely on fielding discipline to win close contests

India’s chances
With the blend of youth and experience, home advantage, and match-winners across departments, India are well-placed to secure a semi-final berth. Their toughest tests will come against Australia, England, and New Zealand, but victories in these games could propel them towards the final. If the batting remains consistent and the bowling unit delivers as a group, this could be the edition where India go all the way.

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