Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 venue

Navi Mumbai has replaced Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after the ICC released a revised schedule.

The change comes in the wake of the tragic stampede incident at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebration. Following the incident, the stadium has been banned from hosting public events and cricket matches. The Maharaja T20 Trophy matches had already been shifted, and now the Women’s World Cup fixtures have also been moved.

According to the updated schedule, Navi Mumbai will host three group-stage matches: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh on October 20, India vs New Zealand on October 23, and India vs Bangladesh on October 26. In addition, the second semi-final is scheduled to be played there on October 30.

The final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will also depend on Pakistan’s progress. If Pakistan qualify, the match will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 2. Otherwise, Navi Mumbai will host the title clash.

Speaking about the revised schedule, ICC Chairman Jay Shah described Navi Mumbai as the ideal venue for women’s cricket.

“Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women’s cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women’s Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years," he said.

“We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women’s game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport’s future, not only in India but across the cricketing world. While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the women’s game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans,” he concluded.

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