Overview

• The eight-team event runs in a single round-robin from September 30 to October 26, followed by semifinals on October 29–30 and the final on November 2.
• Games are split across Indian venues and Colombo, where Pakistan will play all fixtures under an ICC neutral-venue plan, with knockout venues subject to change if Pakistan progress.
• India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her side has a “high chance” of winning, pointing to recent improvements as the hosts chase a first World Cup title.
• England completed an unbeaten warm-up slate by defeating Australia, the defending champions who remain among the favourites.
• The opening ceremony in Guwahati will be a toned-down tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg, with officials arranging thousands of free tickets.