The Women\u2019s ODI Cricket World Cup holds a unique place in cricket history. First staged in 1973, two years before the inaugural men\u2019s World Cup, it is the oldest global tournament where women cricket teams compete for ICC wins and make their mark on the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maiden edition, held in 1973, featured seven teams competing in a 60-over format instead of today\u2019s 50 overs. Unlike the modern knockout structure, the champions were decided through a league table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tournament culminated in a high-stakes final round-robin match, where Enid Bakewell\u2019s brilliant 118 powered England to a commanding 92-run victory over Australia, securing the first-ever Women\u2019s World Cup title by a three-point margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India made their World Cup debut as hosts in 1978, a four-team tournament featuring Australia, England, and New Zealand. The title was decided in the final match at Hyderabad, where Australia defeated the defending champions to claim the trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only three teams have won the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup since it began in 1973. Here is a simple look at every Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup and its winners. Below is the captains, Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament list for the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup (1973\u20132025) based on available records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup is no longer just a cricket tournament. It has grown into a global movement that celebrates skill, resilience and the rising power of women in sports. Every edition introduces new stars, unforgettable contests and rivalries that shape the sport\u2019s identity. The tournament has played a major role in inspiring young girls to see cricket not just as a hobby, but as a legitimate career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With growing media attention, increased fan engagement, and expanding opportunities worldwide, the Women\u2019s World Cup series<\/a> has become a powerful catalyst in elevating women\u2019s cricket to new heights. It has helped the sport gain the recognition, respect, and global spotlight it truly deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nEdition<\/th> Year<\/th> Winner<\/th> Won By<\/th> Runner-up<\/th> Host(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1st<\/td> 1973<\/td> England<\/td> N\/A (Points)<\/td> Australia<\/td> England<\/td><\/tr> 2nd<\/td> 1978<\/td> Australia<\/td> N\/A (Points)<\/td> England<\/td> India<\/td><\/tr> 3rd<\/td> 1982<\/td> Australia<\/td> 3 wickets<\/td> England<\/td> New Zealand<\/td><\/tr> 4th<\/td> 1988<\/td> Australia<\/td> 8 wickets<\/td> England<\/td> Australia<\/td><\/tr> 5th<\/td> 1993<\/td> England<\/td> 67 runs<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> England<\/td><\/tr> 6th<\/td> 1997<\/td> Australia<\/td> 5 wickets<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> India<\/td><\/tr> 7th<\/td> 2000<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> 4 runs<\/td> Australia<\/td> New Zealand<\/td><\/tr> 8th<\/td> 2005<\/td> Australia<\/td> 98 runs<\/td> India<\/td> South Africa<\/td><\/tr> 9th<\/td> 2009<\/td> England<\/td> 4 wickets<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> Australia<\/td><\/tr> 10th<\/td> 2013<\/td> Australia<\/td> 114 runs<\/td> West Indies<\/td> India<\/td><\/tr> 11th<\/td> 2017<\/td> England<\/td> 9 runs<\/td> India<\/td> England<\/td><\/tr> 12th<\/td> 2022<\/td> Australia<\/td> 71 runs<\/td> England<\/td> New Zealand<\/td><\/tr> 13th<\/td> 2025<\/td> India<\/td> 52 runs<\/td> South Africa<\/td> India & Sri Lanka<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Captains, Player of the Match & Player of the Tournament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th> Winner<\/th> Captain<\/th> Player of the Match (Final)<\/th> Player of the Tournament<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1973<\/td> England<\/td> Rachael Heyhoe Flint<\/td> N\/A<\/td> N\/A<\/td><\/tr> 1978<\/td> Australia<\/td> Margaret Jennings<\/td> N\/A<\/td> N\/A<\/td><\/tr> 1982<\/td> Australia<\/td> Sharon Tredrea<\/td> Janette Brittin<\/td> N\/A<\/td><\/tr> 1988<\/td> Australia<\/td> Sharon Tredrea<\/td> Lyn Fullston<\/td> Carole Hodges<\/td><\/tr> 1993<\/td> England<\/td> Karen Smithies<\/td> Clare Taylor<\/td> Purnima Rau<\/td><\/tr> 1997<\/td> Australia<\/td> Belinda Clark<\/td> Belinda Clark<\/td> Debbie Hockley<\/td><\/tr> 2000<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> Emily Drumm<\/td> Katrina Keenan<\/td> Debbie Hockley<\/td><\/tr> 2005<\/td> Australia<\/td> Belinda Clark<\/td> Karen Rolton<\/td> Karen Rolton<\/td><\/tr> 2009<\/td> England<\/td> Charlotte Edwards<\/td> Claire Taylor<\/td> Claire Taylor<\/td><\/tr> 2013<\/td> Australia<\/td> Jodie Fields<\/td> Jess Cameron<\/td> Suzie Bates<\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/td> England<\/td> Heather Knight<\/td> Anya Shrubsole<\/td> Tammy Beaumont<\/td><\/tr> 2022<\/td> Australia<\/td> Meg Lanning<\/td> Alyssa Healy<\/td> Alyssa Healy<\/td><\/tr> 2025<\/td> India<\/td> Harmanpreet Kaur<\/td> Shafali Verma <\/td> Deepti Sharma<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The Most Successful Teams \u2013 Women\u2019s ODI World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/th> Team<\/th> Titles<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1<\/td> Australia<\/td> 7 titles<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> England<\/td> 4 titles<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> India<\/td> 1 title <\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> New Zealand<\/td> 1 title<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Importance of the ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup in Modern Cricket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Tournament Driving the Future of Women\u2019s Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n