Full Schedule Preview: T20 World Cup 2025 Dates & Key Matches
The countdown to the T20 World Cup 2025 has begun! Fans are eager to mark their calendars and plan watch parties. At CricketBeat, we bring you an early look at the tournament schedule, including key dates, must-watch clashes, and venue highlights.
Tournament Overview
- Start Date: October 17, 2025
- Final: November 14, 2025
- Hosts: South Africa & Namibia
- Format: 20 teams divided into four groups, followed by Super 8, semi-finals, and the final.
Confirmed Venues
- Newlands, Cape Town
- Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Kingsmead, Durban
- SuperSport Park, Pretoria
- Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek (Namibia)
These iconic grounds promise electric atmospheres, especially with the first World Cup matches ever hosted in Namibia.
Key Matches to Watch (Tentative)
Opening Match
- October 17, 2025: Likely featuring South Africa vs. a qualifier in Cape Town.
India vs. Pakistan
- One of cricket’s biggest rivalries, expected to be scheduled during the group stage—date to be confirmed, but likely within the first week.
Australia vs. England
- A high-stakes match, usually drawing millions of viewers worldwide.
Semi-finals
- November 7 & 8, 2025: Top four teams battle for a spot in the final.
The Final
- November 14, 2025: Under lights at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Why the Schedule Matters
The schedule impacts team strategies, player rest days, and fan plans worldwide. Afternoon matches in South Africa may air in prime time in Asia, while evening games could favor European and Australian audiences.
While the ICC will release the detailed day-by-day fixtures soon, CricketBeat will publish updates, match previews, and expert analysis for each game.
Bookmark CricketBeat for:
- Daily match schedules
- Venue guides
- Top clashes to follow
Get ready to celebrate a month of non-stop cricket action!
