The much-awaited ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be officially inaugurated at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, in the presence of a grand opening ceremony on the 30th of September. This will set a glorious precedent for the historic tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running through 30 September to 2 November.
The curtain-raiser show will shine with glitz and glamour, featuring some of the most spectacular Indian artists of the moment, such as Shreya Ghoshal and Angarag Papon Mahanta (Papon), together with the Shillong Choir Chamber. Besides wowing the audience, the festivities will also mark the revival of the tournament in India after 12 long years and will also pay respect to the legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who has recently floated away in Singapore.
Now for the 13th time, the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will see eight teams battle it out over 34 days across a round-robin format, before the semifinals and the much-await final take place. India always managed to be runners-up twice, in 2005 and 2017, however, they are yet to clinch the elusive trophy.
For skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, this edition holds great significance. It will be her first time leading India in an ODI World Cup; however, it will be the fifth appearance for Kaur on this big stage. India begin their campaign with the opening ceremony acting as the curtain raiser as they take on Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu, whom no one would describe as a tame competitor, in the very first game of the tournament at 3 PM IST in Guwahati.
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The World Cup is coming again to India for the fourth time after the previous editions were hosted in 1978, 1997, and 2013 respectively while this is the first go at co-hosting the event for Sri Lanka, giving a wider South Asian hue to the tournament. Fans throughout the region are gearing up for highvolt cricket, complemented by cultural displays representing the rich features of the subcontinent.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony Information:
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
- Date: September 30, 2025
- Time: Before the Toss in the opening game of India vs Sri Lanka
- Streaming and Broadcasting details:
Going crazy for the opening ceremony live? Then the Star Sports Network will allow you to watch for 30 minutes to an hour prior to the toss. Those watching from home online will have to keep an eye on Jiostar. Further details to be completed.
Music, lights, and performances all with great regional flavor await the ceremony. Shreya Ghoshal, the famous playback singer, will take center stage for a heartfelt rendition honoring the Assamese icon Zubeen Garg.
Joining her will be Papon-almost sure the very hot act to grace the Guwahati stage with his ‘angel-voice.’ The Shillong Chamber Choir’s mesmerizing musical prowess will add yet another layer of grandeur and uniqueness to the gala.
Special tributes to Zubeen Garg remained at the heart of the spectacle as Ghoshal, Papon, Joi Barua, and Shillong Chamber artists exalted his legacy through music, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
“Some of the famous singers from our region, like Papon, Shreya Ghoshal, and Shillong Choir Chamber, will perform before the match and pay their tributes to Zubeen,” said Saikia.
