Mullanpur to Host Women's ODI World Cup Final 2025: What if Pakistan Reach Summit Clash?- EXPLAINED

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The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, is set to host the final of the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Scheduled to take place later this year, the tournament will likely run from September 29 to October 26.

Matches will be played across five Indian venues, including Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, and Mullanpur. While Mullanpur has previously hosted IPL matches, this will be its first-ever international game.

Thiruvananthapuram and Raipur are also yet to host women's international matches. Indore's Holkar Stadium will stage its first-ever women's ODI, though the city previously hosted two women's ODIs at the Nehru Stadium, including one during the 1997 World Cup.

Qualified Teams and Pakistan's Path to the World Cup

Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India have already secured their spots in the eight-team competition. The remaining two teams will be determined in the Women's World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Lahore from April 9-19.

If Pakistan qualify, the tournament will follow a hybrid model. Matches featuring Pakistan are expected to be held in neutral venues, with the UAE and Sri Lanka being the most likely options. This decision aligns with Pakistan's stance to avoid playing in India for ICC events, a position that was recently reaffirmed for the Champions Trophy, where PCB hosted the tournament in a hybrid format.

What Happens if Pakistan Reach the Final?

Should Pakistan make it to the summit clash, the final will take place at a neutral venue. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that all India-Pakistan matches in ICC tournaments from 2024 to 2027 will be played at neutral venues if hosted by either nation. This agreement applies to the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 as well.

While the venues in India have been confirmed, the complete schedule will be announced following the conclusion of the qualifiers.