US EditionBengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Set to Lose Women’s World Cup 2025 Hosting Rights
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium lost hosting rights after a probe found it unsafe following a stampede that killed 11, forcing relocation of four Women's World Cup matches.
- A judicial commission investigation into the deadly stampede on June 4, which occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations and resulted in 11 fatalities, determined that the stadium’s infrastructure was inadequate and unsuitable for hosting large-scale events.
- The Karnataka government denied permission for hosting the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium due to serious safety concerns identified in the commission report.
- The venue was set to hold four tournament matches, including the opening ceremony on September 30, but the police withheld approval due to unresolved issues related to crowd control and safety.
- The commission reported "unacceptable risks" from the venue’s design flaws such as poor emergency evacuation, lack of queuing areas, and minimal parking, prompting Karnataka to cancel hosting rights.
- Consequently, all matches originally scheduled in Bengaluru, including the opening game, will be moved to alternative locations, with the BCCI and ICC set to reveal updated venues and match schedules soon.
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Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium at risk of losing Women's World Cup matches: Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is currently scheduled to host four matches in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 with the possibility of a fifth one too. Meanwhile, the venue is at risk of losing its matches as it is yet to get police approvals to host the games after the stampede in early June.
Karnataka bars Women's World Cup matches at Bengaluru stadium over safety fears
Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been dropped from the Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule after the Karnataka government refused permission citing safety risks. KSCA expressed disappointment, noting the June 4 stampede happened during a privately organised celebration, not a cricket match.
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium faces uncertainty over hosting Women's World Cup matches
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is facing the risk of losing its Women's World Cup fixtures after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to obtain police clearance for hosting the games, as per ESPNcricinfo. In case Bengaluru is ruled out, the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is being discussed as a possible replacement venue. As per the …
Women’s WC matches in Bengaluru face uncertainty, venue shift on the cards
The future of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup matches scheduled to be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here has slipped into uncertainty after hosts KSCA could not obtain the police clearance by August 10. The BCCI had informed the Karnataka State Cricket Association to get the necessary approvals by last Saturday, but, as per the local police officials the process is yet to be completed as on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Greenfields Stadium in Karyavatto…
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