The Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup, first played in 1973 (making it cricket’s oldest global tournament), held its 13th edition in 2025. This year marked a historic moment for India.
India Women Win First-Ever ICC ODI World Cup 2025
In a thrilling finale at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs to lift their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy.
- Star of the Final: Shafali Verma was the Player of the Match, scoring a stunning 87 runs off 78 balls and contributing crucial breakthroughs with the ball.
- Historical Context: Before 2025, India had reached the final twice but had never won the title.
Dominance in the Tournament
Over the 13 editions held so far, Australia has been the most successful team, securing seven titles. England follows with four titles.
List of Women’s World Cup Winners (1973–2025)
| 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 / Sri Lanka |
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup: Captains, Player of the Match & Player of the Tournament (1973–2025)
| 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 |
Question & Answer
Q1. Which country won the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time in 2025?
(a) England
(b) South Africa
(c) Australia
(d) India
Answer: India
Explanation: India Women won their first ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final.
Q2. Which player was named the Player of the Match in the 2025 Women’s World Cup Final?
(a) Smriti Mandhana
(b) Shafali Verma
(c) Laura Wolvaardt
(d) Nat Sciver-Brunt
Answer: Shafali Verma
Explanation: Shafali Verma was the standout performer in the final, scoring 87 off 78 balls and contributing crucial breakthroughs with the ball.
Q3. The Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup is considered the oldest global tournament in cricket, preceding the men’s event, having started in which year?
(a) 1975
(b) 1983
(c) 1973
(d) 1992
Answer: 1973
Explanation: The Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup was first played in 1973, two years before the men’s event (1975).
Q4. Which team holds the record for the most ICC Women’s ODI World Cup titles, winning seven editions?
(a) England
(b) New Zealand
(c) Australia
(d) India
Answer: Australia
Explanation: Australia has dominated the competition, securing a record seven titles over the 13 editions held.
Q5. The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup was co-hosted by India and which other country?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Australia
Answer: Sri Lanka
Explanation: The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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