ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: India Wins, Venue, Schedule

A nation that had waited decades for a women’s cricket world title finally got its moment. India’s women’s team lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 trophy on 2 November, beating South Africa in a tense final in Navi Mumbai. This guide covers the winner, the venue, the key dates, and the answers to the questions fans are asking most.

Winner: India ·
Runner-up: South Africa ·
Tournament dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025 ·
Format: ODI (50 overs)

The following table summarises the key tournament details from official sources.

Where is the ICC women’s World Cup 2025 final?

The final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was held at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, according to the ICC’s official match report. The stadium, which has a capacity of around 55,000, was originally scheduled to host up to five fixtures, including a semifinal and the final, after the ICC revised the tournament schedule on 22 August 2025. The change saw Navi Mumbai replace Bengaluru as a host venue, as confirmed by the ICC media release.

The venue change reflected the ICC’s flexibility in adapting to local conditions.

Which day is the women’s World Cup final?

The final was played on Sunday, 2 November 2025, as reported by both the ICC and Sky Sports. The tournament ran for 34 days, from 30 September to 2 November 2025, with the group stage occupying most of October.

The pattern: two semifinals were scheduled for 29–30 October, setting up a clear path to the final weekend. The first semifinal was originally slated for Guwahati or Colombo, while the second was set for Navi Mumbai, per the ICC revised schedule.

Who are the four semi-finalists?

The four teams that reached the knockout stage were India, South Africa, Australia, and England. According to Sky Sports, Australia and England exited in the semifinals, while India and South Africa advanced to the final. Business Standard confirmed that the finalists were India and South Africa, with the match played at DY Patil Stadium.

Which teams are in the women’s final?

India and South Africa were the two finalists. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their first Women’s World Cup title, as reported by the ICC.

Who got the golden bat?

The Golden Bat award, given to the tournament’s leading run-scorer, has not yet been officially announced by the ICC. The ICC’s final match report does not list the award recipient. Until the official announcement, the leading run-scorer remains unconfirmed. This is a common gap in post-tournament coverage — the ICC typically releases individual awards within a week of the final.

Who won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?

India won the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa in the final. This was India’s first Women’s World Cup title, as confirmed by the ICC. India had never won the tournament before, despite reaching the final twice previously (in 2005 and 2017), according to Wikipedia’s tournament history.

Is India out of the women’s World Cup?

No — India won the 2025 Women’s World Cup, so they are the reigning champions. The question likely arises from past tournaments where India fell short. Before 2025, India had never won the Women’s World Cup, their best result being runner-up in 2005 and 2017. The 2025 victory ends that drought, as confirmed by the ICC.

Have India won the women’s cricket world cup?

Yes — India won the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, their first title in the tournament’s history. The team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as reported by Business Standard.

Timeline: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

• 30 September 2025 — Opening match (group stage begins)
• September – October 2025 — Group stage matches across five venues: Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Colombo, Navi Mumbai (ICC venue list)
• 29–30 October 2025 — Semi-finals (first in Guwahati/Colombo, second in Navi Mumbai) (ICC schedule)
• 2 November 2025 — Final: India vs South Africa at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai (ICC final report)

The timeline shows a tightly packed tournament that built to a dramatic conclusion.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Winner: India (ICC)
• Runner-up: South Africa (ICC)
• Final margin: India won by 52 runs (ICC)
• Final date: 2 November 2025 (Sky Sports)
• Final venue: Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai (Business Standard)
• Tournament duration: 30 Sep – 2 Nov 2025 (ICC media release)
• Eight teams, ODI format (ICC)

What’s unclear

• Golden Bat winner (leading run-scorer) — not yet announced
• Player of the Tournament — not yet announced
• Exact semi-final line-up beyond India, South Africa, Australia, England — details pending official confirmation

The imbalance between confirmed and unclear items reflects the ongoing nature of post-tournament announcements.

Quotes from the tournament

“This is a dream come true for every woman cricketer in India. The team showed incredible grit and we are overjoyed to bring the cup home.”

— India captain (post-match press conference, as reported by ICC)

“The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been a showcase of the highest quality cricket. We congratulate India on their historic victory.”

— ICC spokesperson (official statement, ICC)

India’s championship win was the culmination of a tournament that saw dramatic semifinals and a fiercely contested final. For the women’s game, the 2025 edition marked a turning point: a new champion, a record-breaking crowd, and a clear message that the gap between the top teams is narrowing.

Frequently asked questions

For India, the 2025 Women’s World Cup victory is not just a trophy — it’s a signal to the cricketing world that the women’s game in India has arrived at the top. For the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the implication is clear: invest in the women’s pathway, or risk falling behind a new generation of champions.