Bengaluru, Aug. 8 -- The fate of Bengaluru's Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches hangs in the balance as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) awaits State Government clearance amid heightened security concerns following the June IPL victory parade stampede that left 11 dead.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are on alert over possible disruptions to the tournament schedule, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka on September 30 and three other fixtures, including the second semifinal on October 30, allocated to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The venue is also scheduled to host the November 2 final, provided Pakistan do not qualify.

Following the June tragedy, the ...