Women’s Cricket World Cup Winners & Players List (1973–2025)
From the pioneering 1973 edition in England to India’s historic maiden title in 2025, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has produced eras of dominance, unforgettable finals, and generational stars. Below is the definitive winners list from 1973 to 2025, followed by India’s full 2025 World Cup-winning squad and quick recaps of recent finals.
Winners list (1973–2025)
| Year | Host(s) | Winner | Runner-up | Result / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | England | England | Australia | Champions on points in round-robin (no final). |
| 1978 | India | Australia | England | Champions on points in round-robin (no final). |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Australia | England | Australia won the final by 3 wickets, Christchurch. |
| 1988 | Australia | Australia | England | Australia won the final by 8 wickets, MCG. |
| 1993 | England | England | New Zealand | England won the final by 67 runs, Lord’s. |
| 1997 | India | Australia | New Zealand | Australia won the final by 5 wickets, Eden Gardens. |
| 2000 | New Zealand | New Zealand | Australia | NZ won the final by 4 runs, Lincoln. |
| 2005 | South Africa | Australia | India | Australia won the final by 98 runs, Centurion. |
| 2009 | Australia | England | New Zealand | England won the final by 4 wickets, North Sydney Oval. |
| 2013 | India | Australia | West Indies | Australia won the final by 114 runs, Mumbai (Brabourne). |
| 2017 | England | England | India | England won the final by 9 runs, Lord’s. |
| 2022 | New Zealand | Australia | England | Australia won the final by 71 runs, Christchurch. |
| 2025 | India & Sri Lanka (final in Navi Mumbai) | India | South Africa | India won the final by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium (maiden title). |
Australia lead the all-time charts with seven titles, England have four, New Zealand one, and India clinched their first in 2025.
Winners list: Key points
- Acknowledge the history of the tournament since 1973, the dominance of Australia and England, and the landmark 2025 victory by India.
- The Inaugural Triumph (1973): Detailed look at England’s winning squad and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint, emphasizing key players like Enid Bakewell. (Full 1973 England Squad List)
- The Rise of Australia (1978, 1982, 1988): Analysis of Australia’s early dominance under Margaret Jennings and Sharon Tredrea, noting standout players. (Full 1978, 1982, 1988 Australia Squad Lists)
- A New Era and Breaking the Duopoly (1993–2000): Focus on England’s 1993 win and New Zealand’s breakthrough in 2000. (Full 1993 England & 2000 New Zealand Squad Lists)
- The Modern World Cup Era (2005–2022): Highlight the professional era, Belinda Clark’s final win in 2005, England’s 2009 and 2017 victories, and Meg Lanning/Alyssa Healy’s exceptional performance in 2022. (Full 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2022 Winners’ Squad Lists)
- History Made on Home Soil (2025): Detailed coverage of India’s maiden title, focusing on the performances of players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma. (Full 2025 India Squad List)
India’s 2025 World Cup-winning squad (full list)
India (15): Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma*, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia†, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Sree (N.) Charani, Kranti Gaud.
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetry†, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare.
* Replaced Pratika Rawal (injury update during tournament). † Yastika Bhatia replaced by Uma Chetry due to injury. Squad announced 19 Aug 2025. (icc)
2025 Final (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai): India beat South Africa by 52 runs; Shafali Verma was Player of the Final (87 & 2/36), Deepti Sharma was Player of the Tournament (215 runs & 22 wickets).
India’s XI in the final: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, N. Sree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Recent finals: players & highlights (quick reference)
- 2017 – England vs India, Lord’s (23 July 2017)
Result: England won by 9 runs.
Player of the Final: Anya Shrubsole (6/46).
England XI: Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Winfield, Sarah Taylor (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Fran Wilson, Katherine Brunt, Jenny Gunn, Anya Shrubsole, Alex Hartley, Laura Marsh. - 2022 – Australia vs England, Christchurch (3 April 2022)
Result: Australia won by 71 runs.
Player of the Final: Alyssa Healy (170).
Australia XI: Alyssa Healy (wk), Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning (c), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt.
(Notes: Earlier editions in 1973 & 1978 were decided on league points (no single final), while all subsequent tournaments featured a championship match.)
FAQ
How many Women’s World Cups have been played?
Thirteen editions (1973–2025).
Who has the most titles?
Australia (7).
Who won the latest Women’s World Cup (2025)?
India, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai.
