Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Pakistan to Play Women's World Cup Matches in Sri Lanka
Pakistan will play their matches in Sri Lanka for the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup because India does not play in Pakistan.
The ICC is using neutral venues, like Sri Lanka, to resolve the dispute.
The World Cup will be in India and Sri Lanka, with the final match locations depending on whether Pakistan reaches the knockout stage.
Eight teams from around the world will compete in the tournament, including India, Australia and England.
Pakistan will play its Women's World Cup matches in Sri Lanka.
This decision is due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan.
Colombo, Sri Lanka, joins Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, and Visakhhatnam as match venues.
The first semi-final and final venues depend on Pakistan's progress.
Eight teams will participate, including Australia, England, and India.
- Who
- Pakistan and other international cricket teams
- What
- 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup matches
- When
- September 30 to November 2, 2025
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan, and to determine the women's cricket world champion.
- Tournament Dates
- September 30 - November 2, 2025
- Hosts
- India and Sri Lanka
- Venues
- Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Colombo
- Team Affected
- Pakistan
- Number of Teams
- Eight
Sources
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