ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Winners (1973–2025)

Edition	Year	Winner	Runner-Up	Won By	Host Country
1st	1973	England	Australia	Points System	England
2nd	1978	Australia	England	Points System	India
3rd	1982	Australia	England	3 wickets	New Zealand
4th	1988	Australia	England	8 wickets	Australia
5th	1993	England	New Zealand	67 runs	England
6th	1997	Australia	New Zealand	5 wickets	India
7th	2000	New Zealand	Australia	4 runs	New Zealand
8th	2005	Australia	India	98 runs	South Africa
9th	2009	England	New Zealand	4 wickets	Australia
10th	2013	Australia	West Indies	114 runs	India
11th	2017	England	India	9 runs	England
12th	2022	Australia	England	71 runs	New Zealand
13th	2025	TBD	TBD	TBD	India & Sri Lanka

World Cup Titles by Country

Country	Titles Won	Years Won
Australia	7	1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2022
England	4	1973, 1993, 2009, 2017
New Zealand	1	2000

Australia has been the clear dominant player in women’s cricket, winning seven World Cup titles. England is next with four titles, and New Zealand has triumphed once as well – in 2000 on home soil.

Key Highlights from Every Tournament

1. The historic victory of England in 1973

England played host to the inaugural ICC Women’s World Cup. The winner was determined in a round-robin format. In the last league game, England won by 92 runs over Australia, securing the title.

2. Australia Takes Power in 1978

By dominating the points table, Australia won their first championship in India. They were better than England in terms of consistency and net run rate, and there were no knockout games.

3. 1982 – The First Final Ever

There was a proper final in the 1982 edition. In an exciting game, Australia defeated England by three wickets, demonstrating their resilience under duress.

4. 1998 – Home Dominance for Australia

In the Melbourne final, Australia defeated England by 8 wickets after easily chasing down their target on home soil.

5. 1993 – The Comeback of England

England won their second title at Lord’s after a 20-year break. With a brilliant all-around performance, they defeated New Zealand by 67 runs.

6.  1997 – The Eden Gardens Spectacle

Record numbers attended the final in Kolkata. In a high-stress final, Australia defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets after chasing down their total.

7. 2000 – The Glory Moment of New Zealand 

In a thrilling final, New Zealand remained composed and defeated Australia by just 4 runs, their only World Cup victory to date, while defending a low total.

8. 2005 – Australia Shatters India’s Hopes

India advanced to their first final in South Africa, but they were thrashed by Australia, who won by 98 runs thanks to a strong bowling performance.

9. 2009—England’s World Title

England was the 2009 winner, its third title in Australia. The side chased New Zealand’s score of 201 in 36 overs, with four wickets remaining, thanks to solid middle-order batting.

10. 2013—Australia Resumes Dominance

At the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Australia defeated the West Indies by 114 runs to secure their sixth crown. Their talented side simply outperformed the Caribbean team.

11. 2017 – A Classic of Our Times

One of the most dramatic finals ever took place at Lord’s, where England defeated India by a mere 9 runs.  Anya Shrubsole’s six wickets changed the outcome of the match in England’s favour.

12. 2022 – Australia’s Seventh Heaven

Australia defeated England by 71 runs to win a landslide final in New Zealand. Alyssa Healy’s outstanding batting performance earned her the Player of the Tournament title.

2025 ICC Women’s World Cup—What to Expect

Hosts: India & Sri Lanka

The World Cup is back in South Asia after more than a decade.  India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2025 World Cup, which can expect fast-paced cricket, massive attendances, and spin-friendly pitches.

Participating Teams:

1. India (Host)
2. Australia
3. England
4. New Zealand
5. South Africa
6. Sri Lanka
7. Bangladesh
8. Pakistan

Format:

• Round-robin group stage
• The top 4 teams advance to the semifinals.
• The final is scheduled for 2 November 2025

Venues:

• India: Bengaluru, Indore, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam
• Sri Lanka: Colombo

Due to political tension, Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka, regardless of opponent.

Opening Match Recap – 2025 World Cup

The tournament kicked off in Guwahati with India vs Sri Lanka. India won by 59 runs (DLS method), thanks to standout performances from:

• Deepti Sharma: 53 runs + 3 wickets
• Amanjot Kaur: 57 off 56 balls, rescuing India from 124/6
• Inoka Ranaweera (SL): 4 wickets in a spirited bowling effort

This opener set the tone for an exciting tournament filled with twists and thrilling contests.

Fun Facts & Records

• Most Titles: Australia (7)
• Most Final Appearances: Australia
• Only Host to Win at Home: England (1973, 1993, 2017)
• Tightest Final: New Zealand beat Australia by 4 runs (2000)
• Highest Winning Margin in a Final: Australia beat WI by 114 runs (2013)

Conclusion: Who Will Make History in 2025?

With the stage set in South Asia, the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup promises drama, legacy-building performances, and maybe even a new champion. While Australia aims for their eighth title, teams like India, England, and New Zealand are gunning to change the script.

Women’s cricket has grown exponentially, and the 2025 World Cup is expected to set new standards in attendance, viewership, and performance. No matter who wins, the journey will be unforgettable.