Women's ODI World Cup Winners List From 1973-2025

Australia, England and New Zealand have been frequent winners although countries like India and South Africa have been significant competitors in recent years.

Here is the entire Women’s ODI World Cup Winners List from 1973 to 2025 including runners-up, host countries, final results, important records, and key tournament events.

Women’s ODI World Cup Champions – Edition wise 1973 – England Become First Women World Champions

1978 – Australia’s First Ever Title

1978: First Women’s World Cup held in India. Australia were dominant throughout the tournament and beat England by eight wickets in the final to win their first ICC Women’s World Cup title. The legacy of Australia started taking shape with Margaret Jennings leading the team wonderfully.

1982 – Australia retain the Trophy

The 1982 edition was hosted by New Zealand, which saw another tough battle between Australia and England. Australia confirmed their status as the dominant power in women’s cricket with an exciting three-wicket win to defend their championship.

1988 – Australia’s Hat-Trick of Titles

The competition was staged for the first time in Australia in 1988 and a historic hat-trick of Women’s World Cup victories accomplished. The squad beat England handily in the final, showing their superiority in all areas.

1993 – England Regains The Crown

The host side were solid throughout the campaign and won their second Women’s World Cup championship.

1997 – Australia Ends Their Golden Era

The event was back in India in 1997 and record crowds turned out for women’s cricket. Australia beat New Zealand in the final to take back the trophy – a testament to their outstanding consistency across generations.

2000 – New Zealand Sets Record

The 2000 Women’s World Cup is one of the most memorable editions as New Zealand beat out Australia by four runs in a dramatic final. This is the only Women’s ODI World Cup win for New Zealand.

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2005 – Complete Australian Control

Karen Rolton’s brilliant hundred was one of the best innings in Women’s World Cup history.

2017 – England’s Huge Victory

The 2017 Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s was one of the greatest contests in women’s cricket. England beat India by nine runs after a spectacular middle-order collapse by the Indians. The enthralling match has enhanced the popularity of women’s cricket around the globe to a great extent.

2022 – Australia’s 7th World Cup

Australia extended their remarkable domination, beating England in the final at Christchurch. Alyssa Healy smashed a record-breaking century as Australia claimed a record seventh Women’s World Cup triumph in one of the finest innings in finals history.

Most Successful Teams in Women’s ODI World Cups

Australia are the unquestioned superpower of women’s ODI cricket with eight World Cup victories. They set the standard for excellent performance, 50 years of exceptional constancy. New Zealand have one championship to their name whereas India are yet to win their first Women’s ODI World Cup despite reaching many finals.

Australia are the most successful winners of the Women ODI World Cup and have made the most appearances in finals.

Interesting facts about women’s ODI World Cup

The first Women’s World Cup was place in England.
Only Australia and England have won the championship aside from New Zealand.
India has hosted the Women’s World Cup three times.
The 2017 final between England and India broke worldwide broadcast records
Australia’s supremacy includes many unblemished campaigns.

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has been a key part of the evolution of women’s cricket since 1973. Every tournament has delivered the sport’s history some outstanding moments, from England’s momentous first win to Australia’s unparalleled supremacy.

The event is becoming more popular and competitive, with new nations narrowing the gap with the established powerhouses, promising an exciting future for women’s international cricket. New stars continue to inspire new generations and fans across the globe anxiously await the next chapter of this famous tournament.

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