The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the warm-up match schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. These matches will help the eight teams get ready for the main tournament, which will follow a round-robin format.
The warm-ups will be played from 25 to 28 September at four venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 in Bengaluru, and R. Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Cricket Club in Colombo. In total, nine day-night matches are scheduled.
The tournament begins with India facing England at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, while South Africa play New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. On the same day in Colombo, Sri Lanka meet Pakistan, and Bangladesh play Sri Lanka ‘A’.
Australia, the defending champions, start their warm-ups on 27 September against England. Two more matches are also scheduled on that day, with the final round of warm-ups happening on 28 September.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will run from 30 September to 2 November across five venues. Some warm-up venues, like the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and R. Premadasa Stadium, will also host main tournament matches. The other venues include ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Warm-Up Match Schedule with Venue (All matches start at 3:00 PM IST)
| Match | Teams | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1 | New Zealand Women vs India A Women | 25 Sep 2025 | 9:30 AM | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B, Bengaluru |
| 2 | Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women | 25 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 3 | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | 25 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo |
| 4 | India Women vs England Women | 25 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground A, Bengaluru |
| 5 | Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 27 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo |
| 6 | India Women vs New Zealand Women | 27 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground A, Bengaluru |
| 7 | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | 28 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 8 | England Women vs Australia Women | 28 Sep 2025 | 3:00 PM | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground A, Bengaluru |
Matches are spread across Bengaluru and Colombo.
These warm-up games give teams a chance to adjust to conditions before the main World Cup starts.
The main ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will run from 30 September to 2 November, with matches at Bengaluru, Colombo, Guwahati, Indore, and Visakhapatnam.
What Are Warm-Up Matches in Cricket?
Warm-up matches are practice games played before a big tournament or series. They help teams and players get ready for real matches, adapt to the conditions, test strategies, and give all squad members a chance to play without the pressure of official results.
Key points about warm-up matches:
- They are not official matches and don’t count in player records.
- Teams can use all squad members, not just the usual 11 players, to try different combinations.
- Most cricket rules are followed, like six-ball overs and dismissals, but captains can rotate players freely.
- Batters sometimes retire out so more players get time at the crease.
- Warm-ups help players build confidence, form, and reduce injury risk.
- They are usually played at or near tournament venues to help players get used to the conditions.
In short: Warm-up matches are practice games that let teams experiment, prepare, and fine-tune before the official tournament begins, without any pressure.
How to Watch ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Matches
Fans won’t miss a moment of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up matches, as they will be available to watch live across multiple platforms.
- In India: All warm-up matches will be shown live on Star Sports Network. You can also stream them online via the Jio Hotstar app or website.
- In the UK: Matches are expected on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV.
- In the USA & Canada: Willow TV will broadcast the games live, and fans can stream online via Willow TV or CricBuzz.
- Global Coverage: Official ICC platforms and other sports streaming services like FanCode may offer live scores, updates, and highlights for fans worldwide.
Currently, Star Sports and Jio Hotstar are the main platforms for viewers in India. Other countries may have additional broadcasters announced closer to the matches.