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ICC women’s world cup trophy tour concludes in Vizag

ICC women’s world cup trophy tour concludes in Vizag

Praveen Kumar
September 14, 2025

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour, a six-day event organized in partnership with DP World, has successfully concluded its journey through Visakhapatnam, leaving a wave of excitement in its wake. The tour served as a powerful reminder of the city's pivotal role as a key venue for the upcoming global cricket tournament.

The trophy's visit officially commenced on September 7 with a ceremonial reception at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. Officials from the Andhra Cricket Association, including secretary Sana Sathish Babu and joint secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, were present to welcome the prestigious trophy. The event was made even more special by the participation of 70 women cricketers from across the state, who had the unique opportunity to get up close with the trophy. In a particularly touching moment, 12 groundswomen from the stadium were invited to pose with the trophy, a gesture that highlighted their invaluable contribution to the sport. Throughout its stay, the trophy was displayed at several prominent locations across the city, allowing a wider audience of fans and residents to share in the celebration.

As the trophy now moves on, Visakhapatnam is gearing up to host a total of five matches at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, including some of the tournament's most anticipated clashes. The schedule includes two high-profile games featuring the Indian team, which are expected to draw massive crowds and international attention. The matches to be held in the city are:

• October 9: India vs. South Africa

• October 12: India vs. Australia

• October 13: South Africa vs. Bangladesh

• October 16: Australia vs. Bangladesh

• October 26: England vs. New Zealand

The World Cup will officially begin on September 30 and conclude on November 2, with matches taking place across five selected venues. The successful trophy tour has not only built immense anticipation for the tournament but also firmly established Visakhapatnam’s place as a proud and prominent host on the global cricket stage.