Key points
- The commentary team is female-led, featuring former international players and renowned broadcasters
- Innovative technology such as Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay will enhance match analysis
- Supplementary content like player profiles will deepen fan engagement
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced comprehensive broadcast enhancements and a star-studded commentary team for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The tournament, scheduled from September 30 to November 2 across five venues in India and Sri Lanka, promises to deliver an engaging and technologically advanced viewing experience for fans worldwide.
All matches will be produced for live broadcast by ICC TV, utilizing a world-class production model supported by JioStar and NEP.
Each game will be captured by at least 30 cameras, complemented by analytical tools, visual innovations, and specialty cameras such as drone and Spidercam footage to provide dynamic and immersive visuals.
The coverage will include a 30-minute pre-game build-up, in-depth innings interval programming, and post-match wrap-ups, ensuring a comprehensive viewing experience from start to finish.
Female-led
The commentary team is notably female-led and includes several seasoned broadcasters and former international players.
World Cup winners Mel Jones, Isa Guha, Stacy-Ann King, and Julia Price will bring expert insights alongside former captains Mithali Raj, Sana Mir, and Anjum Chopra. The lineup also features ICC men’s silverware winners Aaron Finch, Carlos Brathwaite, and Dinesh Karthik, as well as former international stars Katey Martin, Ian Bishop, Natasha Farrant, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, and Russell Arnold. Complementing these are experienced broadcasters Natalie Germanos, Alan Wilkins, Kass Naidoo, and emerging voices Raunak Kapoor and Jatin Sapru.
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ICC TV’s production will leverage advanced technology such as Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay system for the Decision Review System (DRS), providing multi-angle replays for accurate adjudications.
Graphics for tactical insights
Additional innovations include Piero graphics for tactical insights, deep cricket analytics from Cricviz, and player tracking services from Quidich Innovation Labs with Field 360° virtual field models.
Specialty cameras, including drone and high-speed fixed cameras, will enhance the visual storytelling, while select matches will feature Spidercam for aerial perspectives.
Beyond live coverage, ICC TV and its partners will offer a range of supplementary content, including player profiles, team features, venue previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and vertical, mobile-first coverage for select games.
https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/womens-cricket-worldcup-2025
This comprehensive approach aims to bring fans closer to the action and the stories behind the tournament.
Cricket legends and broadcasters alike have expressed enthusiasm for the event. Mel Jones highlighted the tournament’s role in showcasing cricket’s global growth, while Mithali Raj emphasised its importance in inspiring future generations.
Nasser Hussain noted the tournament’s significance in celebrating women’s cricket and its evolving landscape, and Isa Guha praised the event as a pinnacle of the women’s game.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to be a landmark event, delivering high-quality, innovative coverage that celebrates the sport’s progress and its vibrant global community.
