Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Published by World Sports Betting

The wait is over – the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup gets underway on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, with South Africa eyeing a maiden triumph on the global stage. Hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, this year’s tournament promises thrilling action, fierce rivalries, and plenty of betting opportunities for cricket fans.

Tournament Overview

The Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle of women’s cricket, staged once every four years. This year, eight nations will compete:

• Australia

• Bangladesh

• England

• India

• New Zealand

• Pakistan

• South Africa

• Sri Lanka

Matches will be played across venues in India and Sri Lanka, while Pakistan’s fixtures will all take place in Colombo due to the ongoing political situation with India.

Format & Schedule

• 50 overs per side

• Round-robin group stage – each team faces every other team once

• Semi-finals – 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd

• Final – 2 November 2025

The tournament begins with India vs Sri Lanka in Guwahati on 30 September. South Africa’s campaign kicks off against England on 3 October, also in Guwahati, while reigning champions Australia meet New Zealand in Indore on 1 October.

If Pakistan reach the final, it will be staged in Colombo; otherwise, the grand finale takes place in Navi Mumbai, India.

Past Winners

Australia have been the dominant force in women’s cricket, lifting the trophy seven times. England have four titles, while New Zealand are the only other nation to have won (2000).

• 1973: England

• 1978: Australia

• 1982: Australia

• 1988: Australia

• 1993: England

• 1997: Australia

• 2000: New Zealand

• 2005: Australia

• 2009: England

• 2013: Australia

• 2017: England

• 2022: Australia

Favourites & Betting Odds

According to the latest World Sports Betting outright markets, Australia remain strong favourites, but India and England are expected to challenge.

• Australia – 8/10

• India – 7/2

• England – 5/1

• New Zealand – 12/1

• South Africa – 12/1

• Sri Lanka – 80/1

• Pakistan – 100/1

• Bangladesh – 200/1

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How to Watch in South Africa

Every match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be broadcast live on SuperSport, giving fans full access to the action from first ball to final wicket.

Final Word

The stage is set for an unforgettable tournament, with South Africa’s Proteas Women looking to make history against the best in the world. With powerhouses like Australia, India, and England in the mix, fans can expect high drama and standout performances.

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