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Canada News.Net
18 hours ago
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- Canada News.Net
Zimbabwe set to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship during New Zealand tour
Harare [Zimbabwe], June 25 (ANI): Zimbabwe women's team will make their historic debut in the ICC Women's Championship and embark on their quest to qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup when they tour New Zealand for a white-ball series in February-March 2026. The landmark tour will see the Zimbabwe women's team square off against the White Ferns in three ODIs, scheduled for March 5, 8, and 11 next year at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, marking their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODIs, the two sides will compete in a three-match T20I series on February 25 and 27 and March 1 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, giving the tourists a valuable opportunity to acclimatise to New Zealand conditions ahead of their ICC Women's Championship debut. Zimbabwe's women's team were included in the coveted global competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. According to the ICC's Future Tours Programme, Zimbabwe women will travel to play New Zealand, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, while hosting South Africa Women, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Ireland. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game. This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game,' Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Givemore Makoni said in a statement by the board. Makoni added that making their debut in the ICC Women's Championship would inspire more girls and young women across Zimbabwe to take up the sport. 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he said. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness,' he added. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
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- United News of India
Zimbabwe to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship
Harare, June 26 (UNI) Zimbabwe women's cricket team is gearing up for an iconic moment early next year, as they are set to make their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Their first assignment will be a white-ball tour of New Zealand in February 2026. This landmark series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all scheduled to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will officially begin their campaign in the 2025-2029 cycle of the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODI series kicks off, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series, which will be hosted at Seddon Park in Hamilton, providing crucial preparation for the visitors. It's a historic moment for Zimbabwe, who have been inducted into the competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. The tournament serves as the primary qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029, an ICC report said. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,' Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said while sharing his view about the team's achievement. 'This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game." 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he added. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness.' Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20 Internationals in Dublin from July 20, followed by two One-Day Internationals in Belfast on July 26 and 28. 'This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,' Head Coach Walter Chawaguta said. 'Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.' UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Zimbabwe to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship
Zimbabwe women's cricket team is gearing up for an iconic moment early next year, as they are set to make their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Their first assignment will be a white-ball tour of New Zealand in March 2026. This landmark series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all scheduled to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will officially kick off their campaign in the 2025-2029 cycle of the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODI series kicks off, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series, which will be hosted at Seddon Park in Hamilton, providing crucial preparation for the visitors. It's a historic moment for Zimbabwe, who have been inducted into the competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. The tournament serves as the primary qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,' Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said while sharing his view about the team's achievement. 'This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game." 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he added. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness.' The Women's Cricket World Cup is back in India | WWC25 The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played in India later this year. Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20 Internationals in Dublin from 20 July, followed by two One-Day Internationals in Belfast on 26 and 28 July.'This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,' Head Coach Walter Chawaguta said. 'Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.' 1st T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 2nd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 3rd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 1st ODI - 5 March, 2026, Dunedin 2nd ODI - 8 March, 2026, Dunedin 3rd ODI - 11 March, 2026, Dunedin NewsICC Women's ChampionshipZimbabwe Women
United News of India
16-06-2025
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- United News of India
India face Pak in Oct as ICC announces Women's WC 2025 itinerary
Dubai, June 16 (UNI) Cricket fans across the subcontinent are set for a blockbuster showdown as India and Pakistan are slated to meet in a high-voltage league-stage clash at the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with the full schedule officially announced on Monday by the International Cricket Council. In a much-anticipated fixture likely to draw massive viewership, India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on 11 October, setting the stage for one of the most emotionally charged encounters of the tournament. The 2025 edition of the Women's World Cup will be held jointly in India and Sri Lanka from 30 September to 2 November, returning to Indian soil after over a decade. Hosts India will launch their campaign against Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, while defending champions Australia will begin their title defence against New Zealand on 1 October in Indore. The tournament format follows a single round-robin league where the eight qualified teams, India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, will face each other once, with the top four advancing to the semifinals. In the build-up, India will play two warm-up games, including a key preparatory clash against 2022 runners-up England on 24 September in Bengaluru, followed by South Africa in Guwahati on 27 September. Matches will be spread across five cities - Bengaluru, Indore, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, and Colombo, with semifinals scheduled in Bengaluru and either Guwahati or Colombo, and the Final set for 2 November in either Bengaluru or Colombo. This will be the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup since its inception in 1973. Australia, who secured their record seventh title in 2022, qualified automatically along with the top six finishers of the ICC Women's Championship. Pakistan and Bangladesh sealed the final two spots via the global qualifiers earlier this year. As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on the India-Pakistan face-off, a contest that continues to transcend sport and capture imaginations across the globe. UNI BDN SSP
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Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Full schedule, venue, format and live streaming
While six teams qualified for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 through the ICC Women's Championship, Pakistan and Bangladesh earned their spots through the qualifier held earlier this year Aditya Kaushik New Delhi The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the full schedule for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The 13th edition of the prestigious tournament will kick off with hosts India facing Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, while defending champions Australia begin their campaign against rivals New Zealand on October 1 in Indore. Matches will be held across five cities—Bengaluru, Vizag, Indore, Guwahati and Colombo. The final will be played on November 2 in either Bengaluru or Colombo. Warm-up matches begin on September 24. The most anticipated match of any ICC event—that between India and Pakistan—will be played on October 5 in Colombo. The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will be played in a round-robin cum knockout format. During the round-robin stage, all eight participating teams will play one match against each of the seven other teams. The four teams finishing at the top of the points table after this stage will book their place in the semi-finals. The winners of the two semi-finals will then play against each other for the winner's trophy in the final. ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Full Schedule Date Match Venue Time Tuesday, September 30 India vs Sri Lanka Bengaluru 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 1 Australia vs New Zealand Indore 3:00 PM Thursday, October 2 Bangladesh vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Friday, October 3 England vs South Africa Bengaluru 3:00 PM Saturday, October 4 Australia vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM Sunday, October 5 India vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Monday, October 6 New Zealand vs South Africa Indore 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 7 England vs Bangladesh Guwahati 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 8 Australia vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Thursday, October 9 India vs South Africa Vizag 3:00 PM Friday, October 10 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM Saturday, October 11 England vs Sri Lanka Guwahati 3:00 PM Sunday, October 12 India vs Australia Vizag 3:00 PM Monday, October 13 South Africa vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 14 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 15 England vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Thursday, October 16 Australia vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM Friday, October 17 South Africa vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM Saturday, October 18 New Zealand vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Sunday, October 19 India vs England Indore 3:00 PM Monday, October 20 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Colombo 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 21 South Africa vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 22 Australia vs England Indore 3:00 PM Thursday, October 23 India vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM Friday, October 24 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM Saturday, October 25 Australia vs Sri Lanka Indore 3:00 PM Sunday, October 26 England vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM Sunday, October 26 India vs Bangladesh Bengaluru 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 29 Semifinal 1 (TBA) Guwahati/Colombo 3:00 PM Thursday, October 30 Semifinal 2 (TBA) Bengaluru 3:00 PM Sunday, November 2 Final (TBA) Colombo/Bengaluru 3:00 PM ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Live streaming and telecast details When will the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 begin? The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is scheduled to begin on September 30. Where will the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 be played? The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka this year. When will India play their first match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025? India will start their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in the opening game of the tournament against Sri Lanka on September 30. The India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will be played on October 5 in Colombo. Where to watch the live telecast of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 matches in India? The live telecast of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 matches will be on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 matches in India? The live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 matches will be on the JioCinema app and website in India.
