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Women’s Cricket World Cup
The 50-over world championship – first played in 1973, two years before the first men’s World Cup.
Winners and runners-up
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India | South Africa | By 52 runs | India and Sri Lanka |
| 2022 | Australia | England | By 71 runs | New Zealand |
| 2017 | England | India | By 9 runs | England |
| 2013 | Australia | West Indies | By 114 runs | India |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand | By 4 wickets | Australia |
| 2005 | Australia | India | By 98 runs | South Africa |
| 2000 | New Zealand | Australia | By 4 runs | New Zealand |
| 1997 | Australia | New Zealand | By 5 wickets | India |
| 1993 | England | New Zealand | By 67 runs | England |
| 1988 | Australia | England | By 8 wickets | Australia |
| 1982 | Australia | England | By 3 wickets | New Zealand |
| 1978 | Australia | England | Round-robin title; no final played | India |
| 1973 | England | Australia | Round-robin title; no final played | England |
Titles by team
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2022 |
| England | 4 | 1973, 1993, 2009, 2017 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2000 |
| India | 1 | 2025 |
A short history
The first Women’s World Cup was staged in England in 1973, organised with the backing of England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint – two years before the men’s tournament began. England won that first edition on a round-robin table, and Australia won in 1978 the same way; finals have decided the title since 1982.
Australia are the most successful side with seven titles. England have four. New Zealand won on home soil in 2000, and India became champions for the first time in 2025, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final.
Questions and answers
Who won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup?
India, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final for their first ODI World Cup title. The tournament was hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Who has won the most Women’s World Cups?
Australia, with seven titles: 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013 and 2022.
When was the first Women’s Cricket World Cup?
In 1973 in England – two years before the first men’s Cricket World Cup in 1975. England won it.
How many times have England won the Women’s World Cup?
Four times: 1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017.
The story of the Women’s Cricket World Cup
The Women’s Cricket World Cup is the 50-over world championship and the oldest global tournament in cricket. The first edition was played in England in 1973 – two years before the first men’s World Cup – after England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint helped secure the backing to stage it.
From round-robin to finals
The 1973 and 1978 tournaments were decided on a league table, won by England and Australia respectively. Since 1982 a final has decided the champion.
Australia’s record
Australia have won seven titles: 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013 and 2022. England have won four (1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017), New Zealand won on home soil in 2000, and India became champions in 2025.
India’s 2025 breakthrough
India had reached the final in 2005 and 2017. In 2025, co-hosting with Sri Lanka, they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win their first world title – a landmark moment for women’s cricket in India.
Qualification
Teams qualify through the ICC Women’s Championship, an ODI league of bilateral series, with the remaining places decided at a qualifying tournament.