Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches: The road to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 begins on September 25 with a full day of warm-up matches, giving fans a taste of the action before the big tournament kicks off. This will be the 13th edition of the World Cup, and all signs point to it being one of the most exciting yet.
From September 30 to November 2, India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the competition. Eight top women’s cricketing nations will be vying for glory: India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. With so much talent on display, the stage is perfectly set for a fierce battle for world supremacy.
A First Glimpse of Form and Strategy
Before the official games begin, the warm-up matches will serve as a preview of how teams are shaping up. These contests will highlight strategies, give a sense of player form, and create early buzz around key matchups. Fans can expect plenty of intrigue from Day 1 itself, with four games scheduled across Bengaluru and Colombo.
India A Gets Things Started
The action begins in Bengaluru at the BCCI Center of Excellence Ground B, where Minnu Mani will lead India A against New Zealand from 9:30 AM IST. This encounter will be closely watched, as it’s a chance to see India’s bench strength and the rising talent waiting to make their mark.
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Spotlight on Harmanpreet Kaur’s India
Later in the day at the same venue, all eyes will turn to Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian side. They face England at 3 PM IST in what promises to be a thrilling clash. The rivalry between these two teams has produced memorable World Cup moments in the past, and fans will be eager to see how this contest unfolds.
Double Treat in Colombo
Meanwhile, Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium will host a double-header from 3 PM IST. First, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan, followed by South Africa going up against Bangladesh. With subcontinental conditions testing the players, these games will be key in helping teams fine-tune their line-ups before the main event begins.
A Perfect Curtain-Raiser
The warm-up games may not count in the standings, but they’re crucial in setting the tone for the weeks ahead. From player form to tactical adjustments, these early contests will give fans plenty to talk about and offer a sneak peek at which teams might hit the ground running when the World Cup officially begins.
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Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-ups where to watch live: TV channels, live streaming
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in India
TV channels: Star Sports Network
Live stream: JioStar
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in UK
TV channels: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event
Live stream: Sky Go, NOW TVWhere to watch in USA and Canada
TV channels: Willow TV(USA & Canada), Willow Xtra(USA only)
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Live stream: Willow TV, CricBuzz
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Australia
Live stream: Amazon’s Prime Video
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Bangladesh
TV channels: Nagorik TV, T Sports
Live stream: Toffee
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Pakistan
TV channels: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Live stream: Myco, Tamasha
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Caribbean
TV channel: ESPN Caribbean
Live stream: ESPN Play Caribbean
Where to watch World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in New Zealand
TV channels: Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3
Live stream: Sky Sport Now, Sky Go
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Sub-Saharan Africa
TV channel: SuperSport Cricket, with support from DStv and SuperSport apps.
Live stream: DStv, SuperSport apps
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in MENA countries
TV channel: CricLife Max
Live stream: StarzON, StarzPlay
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in Papua New Guinea
TV channel: TVWAN Action
Live stream: icc.tv
Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches in rest of the world
Icc.tv will cater to the audience in the following territories:
Afghanistan, Ãland Islands, Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antarctica, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guernsey, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Holy See, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of), Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Nor
Women’s World Cup 2025 Squads:
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
India A
Minnu Mani (C), Dhara Gujjar, Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (WK), Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanushree Sarkar, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Raghvi Bist
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase
New Zealand
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya
England
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Bangladesh
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
Pakistan
Fatima Sana (C), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (VC), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Warm-up Fixtures:
September 25
- New Zealand vs India A – BCCI Centre of Excellence 2, Bengaluru – 09:30 am
- Bangladesh vs South Africa – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 03:00 pm
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 03:00 pm
- India vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru – 03:00 pm
September 27
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 03:00 pm
- India vs New Zealand – BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru – 03:00 pm
September 28
- South Africa vs Pakistan –R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 03:00 pm
- Australia vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru – 03:00 pm
