The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the return of the Women’s World Cup in 2025, following a successful and highly competitive tournament in 2022. With the rising popularity and support for women’s cricket, the ICC has decided to expand the format and include more teams in the upcoming World Cup, making it the largest women’s sporting event in history. The 2025 tournament will be held in New Zealand, marking the first time that the country will host the prestigious event in its entirety.
The ICC Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle event for women’s cricket, with teams from all over the world competing for the coveted title. The format of the 2025 tournament will see an increase in the number of teams, from the current 10 teams to 12 teams, including the top 8 teams from the 2022 World Cup and 4 additional teams from the qualifying rounds. This decision came after the overwhelming success of the 2022 tournament, which saw an increase in viewership and support for women’s cricket globally.
In addition to the expansion of teams, the ICC has also announced changes to the points system, with the aim of promoting more competitive matches. Each win in the group stage will now carry 3 points, while a tie will earn 1 point. The top 4 teams from the group stage will advance to the knockout stage, with the semi-finals and final being played in the traditional one-day format.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup promises to be an exciting and memorable event for cricket fans, as well as a platform to inspire and empower women in sports. With the continued growth and development of women’s cricket, the upcoming tournament is set to break records and cement its place as one of the premier sporting events in the world.