Women's ODI WC

Founded1973
FormatODI (50 overs)
FrequencyEvery 4 years
OrganizerICC

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the oldest women's cricket tournament in the world and the most prestigious title in women's ODI cricket. First held in England in 1973 — two years before the men's inaugural World Cup — it stands as a remarkable piece of cricket history and a testament to the long tradition of women's cricket.

The tournament is held every four years and features the top women's cricketing nations competing in a round-robin format before knock-out semi-finals. The 50-over format tests teams across every aspect of the game: technique, endurance, tactics, and nerve.

Australia are the most successful team in the tournament's history with eight titles, cementing their reputation as the powerhouse of women's cricket across formats. England have won four, while India and New Zealand have each claimed the title once. India's dramatic 2017 run to the final — where they narrowly lost to England at Lord's — remains one of the most celebrated moments in the history of women's cricket, capturing the imagination of hundreds of millions of fans.

Each edition has produced iconic players and unforgettable moments — from Belinda Clark's dominance in the 1990s, to Charlotte Edwards' consistency, to Mithali Raj's decade-spanning excellence for India.

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