Women's World Cup host nation India will see Pakistan participating in their matches, as they compete against Sri Lanka in the tournament.
The clash between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in a military conflict last month led the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make a shift in hosting tournaments for either of these neighboring nations. Instead, they'll utilize neutral venues, such as Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam in India, and now Colombo in Sri Lanka for the 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tournament, starting from September 30.
Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, will play host to seven group games for Pakistan. If Pakistan manages to progress to the semi-finals, a single semi-final match will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29. The second semi-final will be in Bengaluru, the day after.
In case Pakistan makes it to the final, it will compete either in Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2. However, it's important to note that the venues for the knockout stages are contingent on Pakistan's qualification.
Two alternative venues have been identified for one semi-final and the final, should Pakistan progress. Overall, eight teams – including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka – will compete in the tournament.[1][3][4]
In the previous Women's World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022, Australia beat England by 71 runs in the final.[2]
[1] - https://www.icc- cricket.com/news/2524273
[2] - https://www.espncricinfo.com/scores/496678/australia-women-vs-england-women-icc- women%27s-world-cup-2022
[3] - https://www.siasat.com/news/india-proposes-impracticable-solutions-icc-matches-pakistan-1524823/
[4] - https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/56003305 - Relevant, enrichment data was only added where it improved the article flow and provided valuable context without overwhelming the text.
In the outlined 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tournament, Colombo in Sri Lanka will host seven group games for Pakistan. If Pakistan manages to progress to the semi-finals, not only will they potentially face one semi-final match in Colombo, but they could also compete in the final in another neutral venue like Bengaluru, India.
