Finally, On this historic day November 2nd, India has lifted the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy.
The Indian women’s team will face off against the South African women’s team in a fierce battle at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
This is the 13th edition of the World Cup, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the new winner. But let’s take a look at the winners’ list from the beginning until now.
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ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Winners List by Year
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1973 | England |
| 1978 | Australia |
| 1982 | Australia |
| 1988 | Australia |
| 1993 | England |
| 1997 | Australia |
| 2000 | New Zealand |
| 2005 | Australia |
| 2009 | England |
| 2013 | Australia |
| 2017 | England |
| 2022 | Australia |
| 2025 | 🏆 India |
England and Australia’s Dominance in the Early Days
The Women’s Cricket World Cup began in 1973. England won the first tournament, defeating Australia in the final.
Then, in 1978, Australia overtook England to become the winner. Australia also won the next two editions: New Zealand hosted the tournament in 1982, but Australia defeated England, and in 1988, they defeated England again on home soil.
These years of the Women’s World Cup were a golden period for Australia. In 1993, England returned and won the World Cup, defeating Australia in the final.
In 1997, India hosted, but Australia defeated New Zealand to become the winner again. This is still a memorable event.
In 2000, New Zealand surprised Australia at home and won the World Cup for the first time. This was a major moment for women’s cricket.
New Women Champions Emerge in World Cup 2025
In 2005, South Africa hosted, and Australia defeated India in the final to secure their second consecutive victory. The women’s game was now becoming global.
In 2009, Australia hosted, and England defeated New Zealand to become the winners. In 2013, India returned, but Australia defeated the West Indies to take the trophy.
In 2017, England won the cup at home, defeating India. Now, women were becoming stars in the world of this sport.
In 2022, New Zealand hosted, and Australia defeated England to become the most successful women’s champions, the sixth time.
Overall, Australia has been the champion seven times, England four times, and New Zealand once.
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Now, in the 2025, India’s women’s team defeated Australia in the semi-finals to reach the final. South Africa defeated England.
Both teams are strong, with India boasting players like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, while South Africa boasts fast bowlers like Lauren Bell.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup has given women a new identity in cricket. There have been 12 editions so far, and each time a new story has been created.
