The 2025 Women’s World Cup is coming to India—but “Pakistan Women’s WC” drama is already in full swing! The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed their women’s team won’t travel to India and instead asked the ICC to host their matches at a neutral venue. The keyphrase “Pakistan Women’s WC” has fans buzzing—and not for the right reasons.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated this decision mirrors India’s stance during the 2025 Champions Trophy. Back then, India refused to play in Pakistan and had all their games shifted to a neutral venue. “Agreements must go both ways,” Naqvi told PTI. According to the hybrid hosting model, matches for both nations will happen at neutral venues until 2027.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup will run from September 29 to October 26. Pakistan made it through after an epic qualifier win over West Indies in Lahore. But now, political tensions are taking center stage.
Interestingly, during the Champions Trophy, India played all matches in the UAE. Other teams—like South Africa and Australia—were caught in travel whirlwinds, shuttling between Pakistan and the UAE depending on their opponent. Some never even played in Pakistan despite being scheduled to.
This neutral venue saga could affect schedules, fan engagement, and more. Want more spicy cricket updates like this? Head over to cricketarmy.com and stay in the loop with the Cricket Army! You can also read more on ESPNcricinfo for deeper insights.
