Tournament summary
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973 was the first edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, hosted by England. England won the title by finishing top of the round-robin table, ahead of Australia – there was no final. It was England’s first title.
This was the first edition of the competition. The next, in 1978, was won by Australia.
Key facts
- Winner: England
- Runner-up: Australia
- Format: Round-robin league; the table-topper won the title
- Host: England
- Edition: first
Winners list
| 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 |
Questions and answers
Who won the Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973?
England won the title by finishing top of the table; Australia finished second.
Where was the Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973 held?
It was hosted by England.
How many titles had England won after 1973?
1 – this was their first title in the competition.
More about the Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973
Women’s Cricket World Cup 1973 is part of a competition with a long story. The Women’s Cricket World Cup is played over 50 overs per side and has been held since 1973, two years before the first men’s World Cup. This edition was hosted by England.
How the title was won
England won the title by finishing top of the round-robin table, ahead of Australia – there was no final. It was England’s first title in the competition – a milestone for the team.
Before and after
This was the first edition of the competition. The next, in 1978, was won by Australia.
Explore further
See every edition on the Women’s Cricket World Cup page, compare champions on the winners list, or check how the rivalry stands on the head-to-head page.
Tournament facts
- Administrator
- International Women's Cricket Council
- Cricket format
- Women's One Day International (60-over)
- Tournament format
- Round-robin
- Host(s)
- England
- Number of titles (winner)
- 1
- Teams
- 7
- Matches played
- 21
- Most runs
- Enid Bakewell (264)
- Most wickets
- (YE) Rosalind Heggs (12)
Source: 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup on Wikipedia. This facts table is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.