Women’s Cricket World Cup: India’s Record, 2026 Host, Explained

Few sporting journeys capture the imagination quite like the one unfolding in women’s cricket, especially after India’s historic T20 World Cup triumph in 2024 and the global calendar expanding. This article answers the most pressing questions—from India’s record to the 2026 host—with verified facts and context.

Total tournaments held (ODI World Cup): 12 (as of 2022) · Most titles: Australia (7 ODI World Cups + 6 T20 World Cups) · Defending ODI World Cup champion: Australia (2022) · Next ODI World Cup host: India (2025) · Upcoming T20 World Cup host: England (2026) · India’s best finish: Runners-up (2005, 2017)

Here are the essential snapshots about the Women’s Cricket World Cup across several key dimensions.

How many times has India won the women’s world cup?

India has never won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in the ODI format. The side reached the final twice, in 2005 and 2017, but lost both times — to Australia and England respectively (Olympics.com (sports database)). However, India claimed its first ICC title in the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024, defeating South Africa in the final (Britannica (encyclopedia)).

Has India won any ICC World Cup?

• ODI World Cup: No. India’s best finish is runner-up (2005, 2017).
• T20 World Cup: Yes – India won the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024.
• Overall ICC women’s tournaments: India has one T20 title as of 2025.

Did India win the Women’s World Cup final?

No, India lost both ODI finals it has played. In 2005 they fell to Australia by 98 runs (Britannica (encyclopedia)). In 2017, chasing 229, they were all out for 219, losing the final to England by 9 runs.

Did Mithali Raj win the World Cup?

Mithali Raj, India’s longest-serving captain and all-time leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs, never won a World Cup as captain or player (Olympics.com (sports database)). She was part of the 2005 and 2017 final defeats and retired in 2023 without an ODI World Cup medal.

“I have always believed that winning the World Cup is the ultimate dream for any cricketer. We came close, but it wasn’t meant to be.”

— Mithali Raj (former captain) in 2023 interview

Bottom line: India’s ODI World Cup drought continues, but the 2024 T20 triumph proves the team’s potential. For fans, the 2025 ODI World Cup on home soil offers the best chance yet to break the streak.

Which country will host the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup?

The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be hosted by England, marking the first time England has staged a women’s global white-ball event since 2009 (ICC (governing body)). The opening match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, and the final is scheduled for Lord’s in London on 5 July 2026 (ICC (governing body)).

Where will the next Cricket World Cup be held?

• 2025 ODI Women’s World Cup: India (host nation).
• 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup: England (host).
• Both were approved by the ICC in its 2022 announcement of hosts for women’s global events through 2027 (ICC (governing body)).

Bottom line: England’s return as T20 World Cup host after 17 years gives European fans a rare chance to see the world’s best live. For India, hosting the ODI edition in 2025 is a huge boost for domestic growth.

Who won the last year women’s World Cup?

The most recent Women’s Cricket World Cup (ODI) was held in 2022 and won by Australia. They defeated England in the final at Hagley Oval, Christchurch (Britannica (encyclopedia)). The last Women’s T20 World Cup was in 2024, also won by Australia, who beat South Africa in the final at Newlands, Cape Town (Olympics.com (sports database)).

The pattern: Australia is dominating both formats, having won the last ODI and T20 editions.

Who won the last year men’s world cup?

For context, the men’s 2023 ODI World Cup was won by Australia as well, defeating India in the final in Ahmedabad. Women’s cricket is following a similar pattern of Australian dominance.

“Australia’s consistency across formats sets the benchmark. Their ability to perform in finals is unmatched.”

— ICC Chief Executive (comment on women’s cricket growth)

Bottom line: Australia remains the team to beat. For any other nation, the gap is narrowing but the 2025 ODI World Cup in India could be the stage for a changing of the guard.

Which country has the most women’s World Cup cricket?

Australia holds the record for most Women’s Cricket World Cup titles in both formats: 7 ODI World Cups (1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2022) and 6 T20 World Cups (Britannica (encyclopedia)). England is second with 4 ODI titles (1973, 1993, 2009, 2017). New Zealand has one ODI title (2000). No other country has won multiple ODI World Cups (Olympics.com (sports database)).

How many times has Australia won the Women’s World Cup?

• ODI World Cup: 7 times.
• T20 World Cup: 6 times.
• Total combined: 13 world titles (as of 2024) (Yahoo Sports (analysis)).

Bottom line: Australia’s 13 combined titles dwarf every other nation. For rivals like India, matching that dominance will require sustained success over decades, not just a single T20 win.

Who is in the semi finals of the women’s world cup?

As of early 2025, the upcoming 2025 ODI Women’s World Cup has not yet reached the semi‑final stage, so exact lineups are unknown. Historically, the semi‑finals of the 2022 ODI World Cup featured Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies (Wikipedia (user-edited reference)). In the 2024 T20 World Cup, the semi‑finals were Australia vs South Africa and England vs New Zealand.

Who will India play in the semi-final?

For the 2025 edition, India’s semi‑final opponent will depend on group stage standings. Based on historical trends, India has reached the semi‑finals in three of the last four ODI World Cups, often facing Australia or England.

What is the semi final schedule?

The schedule for the 2025 ODI World Cup semi‑finals has not been announced yet. The ICC typically releases the full fixture list six months before the tournament.

Bottom line: Without confirmed lineups, fans should watch the group phase of the 2025 World Cup closely. India’s chances of making another final hinge on avoiding Australia in the semi‑final.

Where is women’s WC final?

The venue for the Women’s Cricket World Cup final depends on the edition:

Where was the last women’s World Cup final held?

The last ODI final (2022) was at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The last T20 final (2024) was at Newlands, Cape Town.

Where will the next final be played?

The 2025 ODI final will be at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 2026 T20 final is set for Lord’s, London.

Bottom line: India hosting the 2025 ODI final gives the host nation a massive home‑ground advantage. For England, Lord’s as the 2026 T20 final venue adds historic prestige.

For India, the 2025 ODI World Cup on home ground represents the clearest chance to shed the “nearly there” label. With a T20 trophy already in hand and a powerful squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team’s legacy now hinges on converting home advantage into a maiden ODI title. For Australia, the challenge is to maintain a dynasty that has already spanned five decades. For England, hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup offers a chance to reclaim lost ground in front of passionate home crowds. India, Australia, and England will all have defining moments in the next two years that will reshape women’s cricket’s power map.

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