The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World brought a wave of excitement to Mumbai, celebrating women's cricket and inspiring the city's next generation of players. From engaging students during DP World's 'Beyond Boundaries' initiative to featuring in an event hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the iconic trophy created moments of inspiration across the city. At SVKM JV Parekh International School, hundreds of students welcomed the trophy alongside Principal Dr G Swaminathan and Vice Principal Shoma Bhattacharya. Actress Saiyami Kher and Aparna Chablani, Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Governance - Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent, DP World, also joined the celebration.
As part of 'Beyond Boundaries', cricket kits were donated to school children, equipping budding players with the tools to pursue their dreams.
The tour also reached the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre, where MCA President Ajinkya Naik, members of the Apex Council, and both international and domestic women cricketers from Mumbai greeted the prestigious trophy. For many young aspiring players, seeing the World Cup trophy up close for the first time was an inspiring experience that encouraged them to pursue their goals and follow in the footsteps of their heroes.
MCA also unveiled a dedicated wall featuring photos of Mumbai's women captains - a tribute to their achievements and contributions to the sport. The event included a panel discussion with former India players Shobha Pandit, Sulakshana Naik and Sangita Katware, who shared their experiences and encouraged the emerging generation of female cricketers.
During its earlier visit to the city, the tour also stopped at several of Mumbai's iconic landmarks, including Churchgate Railway Station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, Oval Maidan, Girgaon Chowpatty and Powai Lake. At Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai's women's cricket team caught a glimpse of the trophy during their training session.
Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium is set to host three league games - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (20 October), India vs New Zealand (23 October) and India vs Bangladesh (26 October) - followed by the second semi-final on 30 October. The final will be held either in Navi Mumbai or Colombo on 2 November.
In addition to DY Patil Stadium, matches will also be played at ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka) from 30 September to 2 November.
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