The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named a largely female-led commentary team and detailed a beefed-up broadcast plan for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. According to an ICC media release, ICC TV will produce every match with at least 30 cameras and a suite of analytical tools and visual add-ons designed to deepen fan engagement.
The eight top teams will compete in a round-robin across five venues from September 30 to November 2. Coverage will include a 30-minute pregame show, in-depth interval programming, and a post-match wrap-up, the ICC noted.
Former captains and world champions headline the booth. World Cup winners Mel Jones, Isa Guha, Stacy-Ann King, and Julia Price will join former skippers Mithali Raj, Sana Mir, Nasser Hussain, and Anjum Chopra. According to the ICC, the roster also features ICC men’s trophy winners Aaron Finch, Carlos Brathwaite, and Dinesh Karthik, alongside former internationals Katey Martin, Ian Bishop, Natasha Farrant, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, and Russell Arnold. Experienced broadcasters Natalie Germanos, Alan Wilkins, and Kass Naidoo round out the group with emerging voices Raunak Kapoor and Jatin Sapru.
“The Women’s World Cup has become a showcase not just of cricketing talent, but of the sport’s global growth and momentum,” said Mel Jones, as quoted by the ICC. Mithali Raj said the tournament’s staging “is not only about celebrating the best in the world, but also about inspiring a new generation of girls who dream of playing cricket,” according to the same release.
Production upgrades will be anchored by Decision Review System coverage powered by Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay for synchronized multi-angle reviews. Hawk-Eye’s Piero graphics will support tactics breakdowns, while WTVision will supply scoring graphics. According to the ICC, Cricviz will provide data and analytics to add statistical context throughout the tournament.
Specialty cameras will bring fans closer to the action. Quidich Innovation Labs will supply drone shots and a roving buggy cam and deliver player-tracking and its Field 360° virtual ground model to illustrate evolving field settings in real time. BBG Sports will provide high-speed fixed cameras for decisive moments, and Spidercam will appear at select matches to add sweeping aerial visuals.
The ICC said JioStar is the production services partner, with NEP supporting equipment. Beyond the linear broadcast, ICC TV—working with JioStar—will deliver vertical, mobile-first coverage for select games and make a broader library available through the ICC Content Delivery Service. That package includes player profiles, team features, match and venue previews, and behind-the-scenes material to extend storytelling around the event.
Nasser Hussain said the World Cup is “about the journeys, the rivalries, and the way the game continues to evolve,” and predicted subcontinent crowds will add an extra spark, as quoted by the ICC. Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir called the tournament “a landmark occasion” bringing together the best talent, while Isa Guha said each edition “feels bigger than the last,” according to the release.
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