WWC 2025 Warm-Up Matches Begin: Key Details & Live Action

BENGALURU, India — The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches kick off on September 25, with teams preparing for the tournament. A total of eight day-night matches will take place from September 25 to 28 across four venues in Bengaluru and Colombo.

Matches will be hosted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru and the Colombo Cricket Club Ground and R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. While the first match, India A vs. New Zealand, starts at 9:30 AM local time, the remaining matches will commence at 3 PM.

Defending champions Australia will join teams like Sri Lanka, South Africa, England, and Pakistan in the competition. Pakistan and Bangladesh earned their spots through a Qualifier held in April. The West Indies, however, will not participate this year.

In today’s warm-up match, India A is currently facing New Zealand, with India A aiming to chase a target of 273 runs this afternoon.

Live coverage of the matches can be found on various TV channels and streaming platforms. In India, viewers can catch the action on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. For fans in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will provide coverage, while U.S. audiences can tune in via Willow TV.

With teams adjusting to the conditions, players from participating nations are gearing up for a competitive tournament. New Zealand’s Jess Kerr emphasized the importance of these warm-up matches for fine-tuning skills. Meanwhile, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur aims to leverage her team’s experiences from previous series against England as they prepare to showcase their talents on home soil.

As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on these warm-up games to gauge team forms and strategies.