Follow UsBengaluru will have to wait its turn for hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup, as the ICC have replaced M Chinnaswamy Stadium with DY Patil Stadium as the fifth venue for the tournament. Due to the current safety standards of M Chinnaswamy Stadium, no fixtures of big relevance can be hosted at the venue.
Barring that, there are no other changes to the tournament’s schedule, as the global event is set to begin on September 30 and get over on November 2. ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka) are the other venues.
“Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women’s cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women’s Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years,” ICC’s Chair Jay Shah said.
“We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women’s game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport’s future, not only in India but across the cricketing world.
“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the women’s game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans.”
The final of the coveted competition will take place either in Navi Mumbai or Colombo, with the first semifinal taking place in Guwahati or Colombo on 29 October.