Jay Shah ICC Chairman termed India hosting the Women’s Cricket World Cup as a “defining moment” for the sport. He presided over the ‘50 Days to Go’ event in Mumbai, which featured legends like Mithali Raj and Yuvraj Singh. The event also kicked off the ICC Trophy Tour, aimed at engaging schools across host cities to promote the tournament. Jay Shah shared a post about the tournament on his official account with the caption “What a fantastic celebration of women’s cricket today, marking 50 days to go until the @cricketworldcup
. This promises to be the biggest women’s cricket event ever and it all begins on September 30. #CWC25″
India’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, along with opener Smriti Mandhana and batter Jemimah Rodrigues, spoke passionately about ending the nation’s long-standing World Cup drought. Harmanpreet emphasized the emotional motivation—especially her previous 171* semi-final knock in 2017—and the team’s resolve to break new ground in front of a home crowd.
Tournament at a Glance
Dates: 30 September to 2 November 2025
Hosts: India and Sri Lanka
Top Matchups:
Opening: India vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru (30 September)
High-voltage clash: India vs Pakistan – Colombo (5 October)
Other marquee fixtures: India vs Australia and India vs England
Finals: Scheduled either in Colombo or Bengaluru on 2 November
With the countdown underway, excitement and expectations are building. From strategic panel discussions to the Trophy Tour reaching classrooms, the buildup is setting the stage for a landmark tournament. Key players are vocal about seizing the moment—India looks poised to deliver on home soil.
