Are ICC Women's World Cup Warm Up Matches 2025 Live on TV? Channels and Streaming Details

The warm-up matches for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 are set to play a crucial role in helping teams gear up for the main event. These warm-up games are scheduled between September 25 and 28. These games will take place across India and Sri Lanka, with venues including Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.

Some of the early fixtures include India vs England and South Africa vs New Zealand, while Australia, the defending champions and the best cricket team in the world, will begin their warm-up campaign on September 27 against England. These matches offer teams a chance to adjust to local pitch and weather conditions, define their playing 11s and give players returning from injury or limited match time a valuable opportunity to find rhythm. Most matches are scheduled for the afternoon to match the actual World Cup match timings, allowing players to adapt to lighting and potential dew factors.

How to Watch ICC Women World Cup Warm Up Matches 2025 Live?

The ICC Women World Cup Warm Up Matches 2025 live streaming and broadcast rights have not been officially announced, but in India and South Asia, Star Sports Network is expected to handle TV coverage, while matches will likely be available for streaming via JioHotstar, as per ICC’s official broadcast partnerships for the region.

For the Middle East, North Africa, and other parts of Asia, local sports broadcasters may carry the matches, but in most cases, ICC.tv will serve as the primary streaming platform, offering free access in these regions. In Australia, while no specific linear TV broadcast has been confirmed for the warm-ups, fans can expect matches to be available via Prime Video, which holds the official streaming rights for the main World Cup.

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Key Players to Watch Out For

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting global event, with India and Sri Lanka set to host the tournament and several standout players are expected to make a big impact. New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has been around for a while now and is known for her powerful batting and experience, which will be key to her team’s success.

Pakistan’s captain, Fatima Sana, is another genuine all-rounder who will lead from the front with both bat and ball. India will rely heavily on their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, whose sublime batting has been crucial in big matches. Both are among the most famous female cricketers of India.

Australia, the defending champions, will have their eyes on Alyssa Healy and the all-round brilliance of Ellyse Perry, both known for stepping up when it matters most. England’s lineup includes dynamic players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, whose ability with both bat and ball makes her a huge threat, alongside Tammy Beaumont, who scores a lot of runs at the top of the order. South Africa will lean on their star batter, Laura Wolvaardt, who anchors the innings, and the versatile Marizanne Kapp, who can contribute in all departments.