Women’s Cricket World Cup Winners and Host Nations, 1973 to 2022
List of Women’s Cricket World Cup winners and host countries from the first edition in 1973 through 2022, with a short summary of each team’s success.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup is older than the men’s tournament: the first edition was played in England in 1973, two years before the first men’s World Cup. The table lists each winner and host through the 2022 edition and is correct as of 2024. Later editions are not covered.
| Year | Winner | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | England | England |
| 1978 | Australia | India |
| 1982 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 1988 | Australia | Australia |
| 1993 | England | England |
| 1997 | Australia | India |
| 2000 | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| 2005 | Australia | South Africa |
| 2009 | England | Australia |
| 2013 | Australia | India |
| 2017 | England | England |
| 2022 | Australia | New Zealand |
Most successful teams
Australia have won seven of these twelve editions and England have won four. New Zealand’s only title came in 2000, in a tournament they hosted.
Formats
Early tournaments were played as round-robin leagues and later editions added knockout stages and a final. The competition has been played as a 50-over event throughout this period.
A note on 2022
The 2022 tournament was held in New Zealand after a postponement, and Australia beat England in the final.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the first Women’s World Cup?
England won the first tournament in 1973, which they also hosted.
Which team has won the most titles up to 2022?
Australia, with seven titles.
Is the 2025 edition included?
No. The list stops at 2022 and is correct as of 2024.