Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Bengaluru Stadium Faces Losing Women's World Cup Matches
The Women's Cricket World Cup matches in Bengaluru might be moved.
The local stadium hasn't received the required police permission by the deadline.
A possible new location is in Thiruvananthapuram.
The first match is planned for the end of September, but the final decision needs to be made quickly.
Concerns about the stadium's safety and a recent stampede also contribute to the uncertainty.
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium may be dropped as a Women's World Cup venue.
KSCA missed the August 10 deadline for police clearance.
Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is a potential replacement.
The tournament opener is scheduled for September 30.
The KSCA is exploring reduced capacity option to host matches.
- Who
- The International Cricket Council (ICC), BCCI, KSCA, and Kerala Cricket Association (KCA).
- What
- Women's ODI World Cup matches may be relocated from Bengaluru.
- When
- As of August 13, 2024, with the tournament starting in late September.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, potentially shifting to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Why
- Due to the Chinnaswamy Stadium lacking police approval and concerns over safety.
- Event
- Women's ODI World Cup
- Original Venue
- Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Potential New Venue
- Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Deadline Missed
- Police Approval by August 10
- Reason for Change
- Lack of Police Approval, Safety Concerns
- Tournament Start
- September 30
- Stadium Status
- Declared unsafe for large gatherings.
Sources
Bengaluru axed from hosting Women's ODI World Cup matches after Chinnaswamy stampede; Kerala likely to be new venue
Women's ODI WC matches in Bengaluru in limbo!
Uncertainty looms over Chinnaswamy stadium hosting Women’s World Cup after stampede fallout
Bengaluru Stampede: LoP Finds Fault With CM, DyCM
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