Colombo set as semifinal option: Will Pakistan’s run decide the Women’s World Cup final?

The ICC’s decision to make Colombo a floating venue for the semifinals and final hinges on Pakistan’s qualification, spotlighting the city’s pivotal role in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. With 11 group matches hosted there and the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash on October 5, Colombo could become the tournament’s decisive battleground.

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The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, commencing September 30, will see matches hosted across India and Sri Lanka, with a unique hybrid model in place for Pakistan’s fixtures.

Pakistan will play all their group matches at the neutral R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, a decision stemming from a prior agreement following controversies during the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

"Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo," a report from ESPNCricinfo confirmed, highlighting the neutral venue arrangement.

Colombo is slated to host 11 round-robin games, including four featuring Sri Lanka, and will also be the venue for the high-profile India-Pakistan clash on October 5.

Significantly, Colombo remains a floating option for the tournament’s first semifinal on October 29 and the final on November 2, contingent on Pakistan’s progression to the knockout stages.

"Colombo is also a floating option for semifinal 1 (October 29) and the final (November 2) should Pakistan qualify for the knockouts," the ICC revealed.

The tournament will feature 28 matches plus three knockout games, spread across Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo, with Sri Lanka hosting several key matches against top teams like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh.

This arrangement underscores the impact of Pakistan’s run on the tournament’s climax, as the location of the final could hinge on their success, adding an intriguing dynamic to the Women’s World Cup.

Sources: Cricbuzz
Colombo is set to host Pakistan’s Women’s World Cup matches and could stage the semifinal or final if Pakistan advances. The 2025 tournament features 28 matches across India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan playing all games in Colombo under a hybrid model agreement following earlier controversies.
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The Headline

Colombo key venue for Pakistan and knockout matches

Key Facts
  • The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will start on September 30 with India facing Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.1
  • Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo due to a hybrid model agreement following controversy during the Champions Trophy earlier this year.1
  • Colombo has been allotted 11 round-robin games, including matches for Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh.Cricbuzz1
  • The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for October 5 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.1
  • Colombo is a floating option for semifinal 1 on October 29 and the final on November 2 if Pakistan qualifies for the knockouts, as revealed by the ICC.Cricbuzz1
This will be followed by the blockbuster clash between the two rivals—India and Pakistan—on October 5, although the game will be played at the neutral venue of R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, according to a report in ESPNCricinfo.
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Colombo is also a floating option for semifinal 1 (October 29) and the final (November 2) should Pakistan qualify for the knockouts, the ICC had earlier revealed.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Round-robin games allotted to Colombo
11 round-robin games
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Background Context

Tournament structure and Sri Lanka's home matches in Colombo

Key Facts
  • The Women's World Cup tournament will feature 28 matches and three knockout games across Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo.1
  • Sri Lanka will host Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh in Colombo besides Pakistan, allowing them to play in front of the home crowd.Cricbuzz1
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Total matches in Women's World Cup tournament
28 matches
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