2025 World Cup: Grand Finalists Confirmed, Preliminary Finals Set
It is a familiar feel with Australia confirming their entries into three of the division finals, and New Zealand the fourth. With four Preliminary Finals set to determine their opponents, here's how the remaining fixtures will pan out.
Open Men
Cup
Australia’s win over New Zealand in the Major Semi-Final brought them into their 12th Grand Final in 12 World Cup tournaments, and their unbeaten streak to 35 games.
New Zealand’s loss means they have a second chance and will meet Sri Lanka, after they defeated India in a hard-fought, low-scoring affair in the Minor Semi-Final just completed.
Plate
On the Plate side of the draw, England’s win over Singapore will see them play South Africa in the first semi-final, whilst USA will clash against UAE in other after defeating Sri Lanka Development. The winners will contest the Plate final tomorrow.
Cup Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
1 | Prelim Final: NZL vs SRL | 8:45pm |
Plate Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
3 | SF 1: UAE vs USA | 8:45pm |
4 | SF 2: RSA vs ENG | 8:45pm |
Open Women
Cup
Australia have confirmed their entry into their 11th Grand Final tomorrow after a dominant, unbeaten display throughout the tournament saw them finish first. As with their Men’s side, they will be looking to win their 11th consecutive World title.
New Zealand will meet South Africa in the Preliminary Final after they finished second and third respectively at the end of the second stage.
Plate
India’s win over Singapore will see them play the UAE, with the winner taking on Sri Lanka in the Plate final tomorrow.
Cup Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
4 | Prelim Final (2nd vs 3rd): NZL vs RSA | 7:00pm |
Plate Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
3 | Prelim Final (6th vs 7th): UAE vs IND | 7:00pm |
Under-22 Men
Cup
Despite a first loss of the tournament to New Zealand, Australia has gained entry straight into the Grand Final, by virtue of finishing first after the first two stages of the competition. New Zealand and South Africa will meet in the Preliminary Final later today.
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
1 | Prelim Final (2nd vs 3rd): NZL vs RSA | 5.15pm |
Plate
England have secured fifth spot and direct entry into the Grand Final. They will meet the winner of the Preliminary Final match between UAE and Sri Lanka Development.
Plate Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
3 | Prelim Final (6th vs 7th): UAE vs SRL DEV | 5:15pm |
Under-22 Women
New Zealand have qualified will qualify first and go directly into the Grand Final. Australia and England will meet in the Preliminary Final to determine their opponent.
Sri Lanka finished fifth and play in the Plate Grand Final tomorrow against the UAE.
Fixtures - Day 7, 3 October 2025:
Court | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
4 | Prelim Final (2nd vs 3rd): AUS vs ENG | 5:15pm |
Streaming
All matches will be live streamed via YouTube on the U-Pro Indoor Cricket Channel:
There are live stream courts showing the following of each match from each session throughout the day:
Court | Location | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
1 | U-Pro Colombo | Broadcast |
3 | U-Pro Austasia | Fixed Camera |
4 | U-Pro Austasia | Fixed Camera |
Court 1 at U-Pro Colombo provides full broadcast with commentary. Courts 3 and 4 at U-Pro Austasia will have a fixed camera stream operating. All courts are equipped with full on-screen graphics through Scored.
Live Scoring
All live scoring is available via www.indoorcricket.news
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