ICC unveils warm-up schedule for Women’s World Cup 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the schedule for the warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Tuesday. 

The warm-up phase kicks off on September 25 with four simultaneous fixtures— two each in Bengaluru and Colombo.

All eight qualified teams for the main tournament, which begins on September 30, will participate in these preparatory games.

The warm-up series is designed to give teams crucial match practice before the high-stakes tournament begins.

Notably, defending champions Australia will only play one warm-up match. 

India ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’ have also been included in the warm-up line-up.

While Sri Lanka ‘A’ will take part in two matches, India ‘A’ will play one.

Hosts India will face England in a high-profile clash at the Centre of Excellence Ground, while South Africa will meet New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy.

Over in Colombo, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan, and Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka ‘A’.

Australia’s lone warm-up outing will be against England on September 27 in Bengaluru. The same day will see India play New Zealand, while Sri Lanka meet Bangladesh in Colombo.

The warm-ups conclude on September 28 with South Africa taking on India ‘A’ and Pakistan facing Sri Lanka ‘A’.

It’s worth noting that the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will run from September 30 to November 2 across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka.

Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up schedule

September 25

India vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
South Africa vs New Zealand – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3 PM
September 27

Australia vs England – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
India vs New Zealand – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM
September 28

South Africa vs India ‘A’ – BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru – 3 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ – Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 3 PM