The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the oldest world championship in women’s cricket, kicked off its inaugural tournament in England back in 1973. The matches are played as One Day Internationals (ODIs) spanning 50 overs per team, and there’s also a separate championship for Twenty20 International cricket. Out of the 12 editions, Australia stands out as the most successful team, clinching seven titles. Other winners include England (four titles) and New Zealand (one title), while India (twice) and the West Indies (once) have reached the final without securing the trophy.
Looking ahead, the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup marks the 13th edition and is set to take place in India. This will be India’s fourth time hosting the tournament, having previously done so in 1978, 1997, and 2013. Notably, this edition will be the last with eight participating teams. Australia enters as the defending champion, having claimed their seventh title in the 2022 edition.
