Tournament Overview

The 13th ICC Women's Cricket World Cup promises high-stakes action across 11 venues in India and Sri Lanka. Eight elite teams will compete in 31 matches over 34 days, featuring:

• Defending champions Australia (7-time winners)
• Host nations India and Sri Lanka
• 2017 champions England
• Dark horses South Africa and New Zealand

Key Tournament Details

Format:

• Round-robin stage (28 matches)
• Top 4 teams advance to semi-finals
• Final on 2 November in Colombo/Navi Mumbai

Venue Highlights:

• Historic Eden Gardens (India) hosts Australia vs England clash
• R. Premadasa Stadium (Sri Lanka) stages Pakistan's matches
• Semi-finals at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)

Players to Watch:

• Beth Mooney (AUS) - Current ODI ranking leader
• Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) - Power-hitting specialist
• Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) - World #1 ODI bowler

Broadcast & Digital Coverage

• UK: Sky Sports & BBC Test Match Special
• India: Star Sports Network
• Global Streaming: ICC.tv (subscription required)
• BBC Coverage:
  • Live text commentary
  • In-play video highlights
  • Exclusive player interviews via BBC Cricket WhatsApp

Historic Context

Australia aims for a record-extending 8th title, while England seeks to reclaim dominance after their 2022 semi-final exit. New Zealand remains the only non-AUS/ENG team to win (2000).

Economic Impact

Projected $25M boost for host nations through:

• Stadium upgrades
• Tourism partnerships
• Merchandise sales (30% increase forecast)

The iconic ICC Women's World Cup trophy