ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2023: Schedule and Venues Announced

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2023 Details

On Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the schedule and locations for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka.

This 13th edition of the tournament is slated to occur from September 30 to November 2, featuring five venues across both countries for the eight participating teams. The selected venues include M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and R. Premdasa Stadium in Colombo.

The Women's Cricket World Cup returns to India after a 12-year hiatus, with the opening match featuring India in Bengaluru on September 30.

Semifinal Locations and Schedule

The first semifinal is expected to take place in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, followed by the second semifinal in Bengaluru on October 30. The finalists will have a minimum of two days to prepare for the championship match, which will occur in either Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2.

The venues for the knockout stages may hinge on Pakistan's qualification, as they secured their spot by remaining unbeaten during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers held in April.

Pakistan's Qualification and Neutral Venue Matches

Pakistan hosted the qualifiers, winning all five matches to clinch a World Cup spot. Bangladesh also qualified, eliminating the chances for Ireland, Scotland, the West Indies, and Thailand to participate.

Following their qualification, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistan will compete at a neutral venue, adhering to the hybrid model agreement established earlier this year.

The eight teams vying for the prestigious title in the Women's World Cup include India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Australia enters the tournament as the defending champions, having triumphed over England in the final of the last Women's World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022. They are the most successful team in the tournament's history, with a record seven titles.