Tournament summary
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 1978 was the second edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, hosted by India. Australia won the title by finishing top of the round-robin table, ahead of England – there was no final. It was Australia’s first title.
The previous edition, in 1973, was won by England. The next, in 1982, was won by Australia.
Key facts
- Winner: Australia
- Runner-up: England
- Format: Round-robin league; the table-topper won the title
- Host: India
- Edition: second
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 1978?
Australia won the title by finishing top of the table; England finished second.
Where was the Women’s Cricket World Cup 1978 held?
It was hosted by India.
How many titles had Australia won after 1978?
1 – this was their first title in the competition.
More about the Women’s Cricket World Cup 1978
Women’s Cricket World Cup 1978 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 India.
How the title was won
Australia won the title by finishing top of the round-robin table, ahead of England – there was no final. It was Australia’s first title in the competition – a milestone for the team.
Before and after
The previous edition, in 1973, was won by England. The next, in 1982, 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 (50-over)
- Tournament format
- Round-robin
- Host(s)
- India
- Number of titles (winner)
- 1
- Teams
- 4
- Matches played
- 6
- Most runs
- Margaret Jennings (127)
- Most wickets
- Sharyn Hill (7)
Source: 1978 Women's Cricket World Cup on Wikipedia. This facts table is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.