ICC Women's ODI World Cup Winners List (1973 to 2025)

Nov 4, 2025, 11:46 IST

India won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. With 87 runs from Shafali Verma, India scored 298/7 in 50 overs in the final. Read the complete ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Winners List from 1973 to 2025.

ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup: India Women won the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time. The team delivered consistent performances across the tournament, defeating top international sides and maintaining competitive standards in batting, bowling, and fielding. India recorded the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI cricket (339 vs Australia in the semifinal) and secured the title by defeating South Africa in the final. This win places India among Women’s ODI World Cup-winning nations and marks a major milestone in the progress of women’s cricket in India.

india wins world cup

With 87 runs from Shafali Verma, India scored 298/7 in 50 overs in the final. With outstanding bowling performances from India's bowlers, including Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani, South Africa, batting second, fought hard but were ultimately bowled out short of the target. The victory was a turning point for Indian women's cricket and is anticipated to have a big influence on the sport's expansion and appeal in the nation. 

Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Winner: Player of the Tournament

Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her consistent batting performances, including a match-winning century in the semifinal and key contributions throughout the World Cup. Her ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required played a crucial role in India’s title campaign.

deepti sharma

Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Final: Player of the Match (Final)

Shafali Verma was awarded Player of the Match in the final for her impactful performance, leading from the front with a composed innings and effective on-field decision-making. Her contribution with the bat and strategic leadership under pressure helped India secure the championship.

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Host Countries

The 2025 Women’s World Cup is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India is hosting this tournament for the fourth time, while Sri Lanka hosts for the first time, highlighting South Asia’s crucial role in growing women’s cricket.

Tournament Dates

The championship is being played from 30 September 2025 to 2 November 2025. Across this one-month event, teams compete in round-robin matches followed by semi-finals and the grand final.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Winner

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship of Women’s One Day International (WODI) cricket. Established in 1973, it is the oldest global women’s sporting event and has been instrumental in promoting women’s cricket worldwide. The tournament is organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is contested every four years.

Australia holds the record for the most Women’s World Cup titles, having won the tournament seven times: 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, and 2022. England follows with four titles: 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017. New Zealand has secured the championship once, in 2000. The 2022 edition saw Australia defeating England to claim their seventh title.

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Winners from 1973 to 2025

Australia has dominated Women’s ODI cricket historically, winning a total of seven titles. England has four championships, while New Zealand has won once. The 2025 tournament will feature eight top teams competing in India and Sri Lanka, with Australia entering as defending champions.

Full Winner List of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup from 1973 to 2025

Edition

Year

Winner

Won by

Runner-up

Host

1st

1973

England

N/A (Points)

Australia

England

2nd

1978

Australia

N/A (Points)

England

India

3rd

1982

Australia

3 wickets

England

New Zealand

4th

1988

Australia

8 wickets

England

Australia

5th

1993

England

67 runs

New Zealand

England

6th

1997

Australia

5 wickets

New Zealand

India

7th

2000

New Zealand

4 runs

Australia

New Zealand

8th

2005

Australia

98 runs

India

South Africa

9th

2009

England

4 wickets

New Zealand

Australia

10th

2013

Australia

114 runs

West Indies

India

11th

2017

England

9 runs

India

England

12th

2022

Australia

71 runs

England

New Zealand

13th

2025

India

52 runs

South Africa

India

Source: ICC & Cricket Records

         

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ICC Women’s ODI World Cup: Captains, Player of the Match, and Player of the Tournament

Over the decades, the Women’s World Cup has produced standout individual performances. Legendary players like Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton, Mithali Raj, and Meg Lanning have been important in their teams’ victories. In 2022, Meg Lanning captained Australia to a seven-time championship, with Alyssa Healy earning Player of the Tournament for her exceptional batting performance.

Year

Winner

Captain

Player of the Match (Final)

Player of the Tournament

2025

India

Harmanpreet Kaur

Shafali Verma

Deepti Sharma

2022

Australia

Meg Lanning

Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy

2017

England

Heather Knight

Anya Shrubsole

Tammy Beaumont

2013

Australia

Jodie Fields

Jess Cameron

Suzie Bates

2009

England

Charlotte Edwards

Claire Taylor

Claire Taylor

2005

Australia

Belinda Clark

Karen Rolton

Karen Rolton

2000

New Zealand

Emily Drumm

Katrina Keenan

Debbie Hockley

1997

Australia

Belinda Clark

Belinda Clark

Debbie Hockley

1993

England

Karen Smithies

Clare Taylor

Purnima Rau

1988

Australia

Sharon Tredrea

Lyn Fullston

Carole Hodges

1982

Australia

Sharon Tredrea

Janette Brittin

N/A

1978

Australia

Margaret Jennings

N/A

N/A

1973

England

Rachael Heyhoe Flint

N/A

N/A

Source: ICC & Cricket Records

       

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