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Where is the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup being played?
When is the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup being played?
The tournament is set to run from 30 September – 2 November 2025.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup History
Discussions about a women’s Cricket World Cup began in 1971, driven by Jack Hayward. South Africa, under international pressure over apartheid, was not invited. Australia and New Zealand - the other two Test-playing nations - were included. Drawing on Hayward’s earlier organisation of England women’s tours to the West Indies, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago also joined the field. To round out the lineup, England entered a “Young England” side and an “International XI.” Five South African players were initially asked to represent the International XI as a form of compensation, but those invitations were later withdrawn.
The inaugural tournament took place across venues in England in June and July 1973 - two years before the first men’s Cricket World Cup. It was staged as a round-robin, with the final scheduled fixture pitting England against Australia. Australia led the table by a single point (four wins and one abandoned match), while England also had four wins but a loss to New Zealand. The match thus became a de facto final. England won at Edgbaston, Birmingham, by 92 runs to claim the title.
Since then, 15 teams have appeared at the Women’s Cricket World Cup at least once (excluding qualification events). Three nations have played in every edition - and they’re the only three to have lifted the trophy: England, Australia and New Zealand.
Who won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2022?
Australia again showed their dominance by topping the table after the group stage, with South Africa second, England third and the West Indies in fourth place. In the semi-finals Australia thumped the West Indies by 157 runs, with England exacting a similar beating (137 runs) on a disappointing South African side. In the final Australia posted an imposing score of 356/5 off their 50 overs, Alyssa Healy top-scoring with 170 runs off 138 balls. England put up a brave fight, wth Nat Sciver scoring 148* off 121 balls, but they were bowled out for 285 off 43.4 overs, Australia claiming their seventh title with a 71-run win.
Who has won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup?
Australia have been the dominant force in ICC Cricket World Cup history. The Aussies have won seven titles to date - 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013 and 2022. England have won the title four time (1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017), with New Zealand the only other country to have lifted the Women's Cricket World Cup in the 12 years it has been held.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Winners and Runners-up
Australia have dominated the World Cup winners' podium with seven wins, followed by England (four tites) and New Zealand (one title). England have been runners-up four times, New Zealand three times, Australia and India twice and the West Indies once.
| Year | Host | Winner | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India/Sri Lanka | TBC | TBC |
| 2022 | New Zealand | Australia | England |
| 2017 | England | England | India |
| 2013 | India | Australia | West Indies |
| 2009 | Australia | England | New Zealand |
| 2005 | South Africa | Australia | India |
| 2000 | New Zealand | New Zealand | Australia |
| 1997 | India | Australia | New Zealand |
| 1993 | England | England | New Zealand |
| 1988 | Australia | Australia | England |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Australia | England |
| 1978 | India | Australia | England |
| 1973 | England | England | Australia |
2025 Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Fixtures
Below are the fixtures for the next seven days of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025.
| Date | Time (SAST) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | England | Bangladesh | Eng won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | Australia | Pakistan | Preview |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | India | South Africa | Preview |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | New Zealand | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 11 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | England | Sri Lanka | TBC |
| 12 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | India | Australia | TBC |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 11:30 AM | South Africa | Bangladesh | TBC |
Updated on 6 October at 9pm
2025 Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Table
Early wins for two of the tournament favourites Australia and India, but wildcard nations England and South Africa have still to play. New Zealand's loss to Australia might see them with one L behind their name, but their form in the match suggests they could be strong candidates for the semi-final and, possibly, the final in what is going to be a highly competitive World Cup. Bangladesh pulled off a great win against Pakistan to slip into second spot.
| Teams | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.757 |
| India Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.515 |
| Australia Women | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1.780 |
| Bangladesh Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.573 |
| South Africa Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.424 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.255 |
| New Zealand Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.463 |
| Pakistan Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.777 |
Updated on 7 October 2025 at 6:20pm
2025 Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Results
The opening two matches went the way of the form book, with India outplaying co-hosts Sri Lanka in the opener. Trans-Tasman rivals Australia (the outright favourites for the title) slapping an emphatic win over New Zealand.
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Preview/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 59 runs (D/L) |
| 1 Oct | Australia | New Zealand | Aus won by 89 runs |
| 2 Oct | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 3 Oct | England | South Africa | England won by 10 wickets |
| 4 Oct | Sri Lanka | Australia | Match abandoned (N/R) |
| 5 Oct | India | Pakistan | India won by 88 runs |
| 6 Oct | New Zealand | South Africa | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 7 Oct | England | Bangladesh | England won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Oct | Australia | Pakistan | Preview |
| 9 Oct | India | South Africa | Preview |
| 10 Oct | New Zealand | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 11 Oct | England | Sri Lanka | TBC |
| 12 Oct | India | Australia | TBC |
| 13 Oct | South Africa | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 14 Oct | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | TBC |
| 15 Oct | England | Pakistan | TBC |
| 16 Oct | Australia | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 17 Oct | Sri Lanka | South Africa | TBC |
| 18 Oct | New Zealand | Pakistan | TBC |
| 19 Oct | India | England | TBC |
| 20 Oct | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 21 Oct | South Africa | Pakistan | TBC |
| 22 Oct | Australia | England | TBC |
| 23 Oct | India | New Zealand | TBC |
| 24 Oct | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | TBC |
| 25 Oct | Australia | South Africa | TBC |
| 26 Oct | England | New Zealand | TBC |
| 26 Oct | India | Bangladesh | TBC |
| 29 Oct | Semi-final 1 | Semi-final 1 | Semi-final 1 |
| 30 Oct | Semi-final 2 | Semi-final 2 | Semi-final 2 |
| 2 Nov | Final | Final | Final |
2025 Women's ODI Cricket World Cup Odds
Australia are huge favourites to win the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, with co-hosts India coming in second place in the bookmakers' odds. South Africa was second after the group stage in the 2022 World Cup (won by India) but have made the final of the last two T20I World Cups… so they offer incredible value as an outsider with the bookmakers.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia | 4/7 |
| India | 3/1 |
| England | 31/5 |
| New Zealand | 40/1 |
| South Africa | 58/1 |
| Sri Lanka | 97/1 |
| Pakistan | 283/1 |
Where is the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup being played?
The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be hosted by South Africa, along with co-hosts Zimbawe and Namibia. The cricket-loving nation last hosted the tournament in 2003.
When is the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup being played?
The tournament is set to run from October 2027 until November 2027.
ICC Cricket World Cup History
When One-Day International cricket came into being in 1971, there were calls for a tournament to be launched for the best in the game to gather and show off their skills. As a result, the first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975, but under the name Prudential Cup. England hosted the first three Prudential Cups, as they were considered the only country able to provide the required infrastructure. One-day cricket was different back then, with 60-over innings and teams wearing white. The Prudential Cup name fell away after the first three tournaments.
The first World Cup to be hosted outside of England was in 1987, with India and Pakistan co-hosting the tournament. This was the tournament where ODI cricket became a 50-over game. In 1992, teams wore coloured kits for the first time, while white balls and day/night matches were introduced. The 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup is considered as the turning point for ODI cricket, which was also the year South Africa first took part in the tournament.
Australia have dominated the World Cup over the years, winning six titles to date. The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will be the 14th edition of the tournament.
Who won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2027?
India looked certain to take the title after winning their nine group games and their semi-final against New Zealand. Australia lost group games to India and South Africa, but bounced back in typical Australian style to beat South Africa in a tense semi-final. Australia bowled South Africa out for 212, only to find themselves in trouble at 137/5, but their lower-order held their nerve to claim a three-wicket win with 16 balls to spare. In the final, Australia limited high-scoring India to their lowest score of the tournament, 240, a target which Australia chased down with seven overs to spare and six wickets in hand. Travis Head was once again in form, smashing 137 off 120 balls to guide his side to their sixth World Cup title.
Who has won the ICC Cricket World Cup?
Australia have been the dominant force in ICC Cricket World Cup history. The Aussies have won six titles to date - 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023. India (1983 and 2011) and the West Indies (1975 and 1979) both have two titles to their name, while Sri Lanka (1996) and England (2019) have won one each.
ICC Cricket World Cup Winners and Runners-up
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia | India | India |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand | England / Wales |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia / New Zealand |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka | India / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka | West Indies |
| 2003 | Australia | India | South Africa / Zimbabwe / Kenya |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan | England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland / Netherlands |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia | Pakistan / India / Sri Lanka |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England | Australia / New Zealand |
| 1987 | Australia | England | India / Pakistan |
| 1983 | India | West Indies | England |
| 1979 | West Indies | England | England |
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia | England |
2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualification
The top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings as of March 31, 2027, will advance straight to the competition, along with co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe. Fellow co-host Namibia are not a full member of the ICC and will need to follow the normal qualification process. The last four berths will be determined via qualification events that will take place from 2024 to 2026.
2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Teams & Squads
These will be finalised closer to the start of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and after the qualification process is complete.
2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Fixtures
The fixtures for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be announced once the qualification process is complete in 2026.
Who will be the favourites to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2027?
Australia are always a difficult side to beat in any form of cricket, so they will be considered the favourites ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. South Africa will be tough to beat at home, and England and India always contenders at major tournaments. New Zealand are usually a strong performer at World Cups, but without lifting the torphy; they were runners-up in 2015 and 2019, and have made the semi-final stage nine out of 13 tournaments, including the last five in a row.
2027 Cricket World Cup Betting Odds
The current odds for the winner of the 2027 Cricket World Cup are listed below.
| Team | Odds | Team | Odds | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3.50 | Australia | 4.50 | England | 6.50 |
| South Africa | 7.00 | New Zealand | 9.00 | Pakistan | 11.00 |
| West Indies | 15.00 | Sri Lanka | 17.00 | Afghanistan | 34.00 |
| Bangladesh | 34.00 | Zimbabwe | 101.00 | Ireland | 501.00 |
| USA | 501.00 | Namibia | 1001.00 | Netherlands | 1001.00 |
| UAE | 1001.00 | Nepal | 1501.00 | Scotland | 1501.00 |
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2027 ICC Cricket World Cup News
The official website of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup has all the latest news so you don't miss any important information. Interviews, stats, injury news, and more are all available to put you ahead of the bookies.
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2027 ICC Cricket World Cup FAQ
When is the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup being played?
The tournament is set to run from October 2027 until November 2027.
Who has won the ICC Cricket World Cup titles?
Australia have claimed the ICC 50-over Cricket World Cup six times.
Who will be the favourites to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2027?
India are currently the favourites to list the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup title.
Where is the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup being played?
The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Who is the ICC Cricket World Cup Top Batsman?
India's Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most ICC Cricket World Cup runs with 2,278. Tendulkar played in five World Cups for India - 1992, 1996, 2003, 2007, and 2011. His best knock came at the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he scored 152 off 151 balls against Namibia. India's Rohit Sharma has scored the most centuries (7) in World Cup matches.
Who is the ICC Cricket World Cup Top bowler?
Modern limited-overs cricket is known as the batsman's game, but one man who had a knack of taking important wickets was Australia's Glenn McGrath. The right arm fast-medium bowler holds the record for most wickets by an individual at the ICC Cricket World Cup with 71. McGrath played at four World Cups during his career (1996, 1999, 2003, and 2007) and won three with Australia in that time (1999, 2003, and 2007).
