INDOOR CRICKET WORLD CUP 2025

The 12th Edition of the Indoor Cricket World Cup is set to take place from 26th September to 4th
October 2025, marking a grand return to Sri Lanka after 21 years. The tournament will be held at two
premier indoor cricket venues: Austasia Sports Complex and the newly constructed U Pro Arena in
Thalawathugoda, Colombo.
This prestigious global event is expected to attract over 1,000 players, officials, and supporters from
across the world, and will receive significant international media coverage in participating nations.

Tournament Schedule
Date
26th September 2025
27th September – 2nd October 2025
3rd October 2025
4th October 2025
4th October 2025

Tournament Categories
The competition will be held under the following four categories:

1. Men’s Open
2. Women’s Open
3. Under 22 – Boys
4. Under 22 – Girls

Participating Nations
A total of 31 teams from 9 countries will compete in this year’s event:
 Australia – 04 Teams
 England – 04 Teams
 India – 03
 New Zealand – 04 Teams
 Singapore – 02
 South Africa – 03
 Sri Lanka – 6 Teams ( Sri Lanka has a development Team for both Men’s Open Under 22 –
Boys & Men’s Open)
 UAE – 04
 USA – 01

A Boost to Sports Tourism
The Indoor Cricket World Cup 2025 is not just a sporting spectacle but also a major sports tourism
opportunity for Sri Lanka. The event is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, reflecting the
country’s growing stature in the global sports tourism arena.
Over the past year, Sri Lanka has actively promoted international indoor cricket through events such as the England Asia Cup and the Masters World Series, hosted at the upgraded U Pro and Austasia venues.

Event Sponsors & Partners
This world-class event would not be possible without the support of our valued partners:
 Sri Lanka Men’s Team Sponsor: Iodex
 Sri Lanka Women’s Team Sponsor: Thambapanni
 Hospitality Partner: Cinnamon Colombo Hotels
 Opening & Closing Ceremony Support: Avengers & Warriors
 Venue Partner: U Pro Colombo
 Official Broadcast Partner: SLT PEO TV
 Endorsed By: Ministry of Tourism, Sri Lanka