ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
India created history by winning its maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
About ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025:
What it is?
- The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is the premier One Day International (ODI) championship for women, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) every four years. Each team plays 50 overs, and qualification is determined through the ICC Women’s Championship and World Cup Qualifier tournaments.
Origin and History:
- First held: 1973 in England — two years before the first men’s World Cup.
- Initially organized by: International Women’s Cricket Council (till 2005).
- Format: Round-robin and knockout stages, featuring top women’s cricketing nations.
- Dominant teams: Australia (7 titles), England (4), New Zealand (1), India (1 – 2025).
- India’s hosting years: 1978, 1997, 2013, and 2025(along with Sri Lanka).
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Highlights:
| Category | Details |
| Host Nation | India and Sri Lanka |
| Venue (Final) | Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Winner | India (First-ever title) |
| Runner-up | South Africa |
| Margin of Victory | India won by 52 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shafali Verma |
| Player of the Series | Deepti Sharma |
| Captain (India) | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Captain (South Africa) | Laura Wolvaardt |
Significance:
- Historic Achievement: India lifted its first-ever Women’s World Cup, cementing its place among top global cricketing nations.
- Women’s Cricket Empowerment: A major milestone for women’s sports in India, inspiring greater participation and investment.
- Sporting Diplomacy: Enhanced India’s image as a leading global host of major sports events.