The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 marks a significant milestone in the growth of women’s cricket globally, and especially for India. Hosted by India (with some matches in Sri Lanka), the event ran from 30 September to 2 November 2025.
This edition has added importance for competitive exams like SSC because it brings together information about dates, venues, participating teams, records, and key moments — all potential questions. Below is a structured overview.
Key Facts & Highlights
The tournament was the 13th edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup.
It featured 8 teams.
India hosted the tournament for the fourth time, having previously hosted in 1978, 1997 and 2013.
The tournament format was round-robin followed by knockout (semi-finals & final).
Dates: 30 September to 2 November 2025.
Venues: Five venues across India and Sri Lanka. In India: Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium), Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Indore; in Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
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Participating Teams & Qualification
The eight teams included: India (host), Australia (defending champions), England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The qualification process: Apart from the host, the top teams from the preceding cycle and via a qualifier tournament made it.
Important Moments & Outcome
In the final on 2 November 2025 at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India defeated South Africa to lift the title.
This was India’s maiden Women’s World Cup title.
Key performers: For instance, the top run-scorer was South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt (571 runs) and the most wickets were taken by India’s Deepti Sharma (22 wickets) in the tournament.
Significance for Exams
Dates and venues: Always asked.
Host nation & co-hosting elements (India + Sri Lanka) important.
Winner and runner-up.
Notable records (first title for India, top performers).
Format and number of participating teams.
Qualification process.
Tips to Remember
Use mnemonic devices (e.g., “30-Sep to 2-Nov, eight teams, India for first time champs”).
Make flashcards: “Who hosted?”, “Who won?”, “Top run-scorer?” etc.
Connect to broader themes: growth of women’s sport, significance for India.
Practice MCQs: especially years, venues, teams, records.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 held?
A: The tournament ran from 30 September to 2 November 2025.
Q2. Which country hosted the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?
A: India hosted the tournament, with some matches played in Sri Lanka.
Q3. How many teams participated in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?
A: 8 teams took part in this edition.
Q4. Which team won the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 and who did they defeat in the final?
A: India won their first Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final.
Q5. Name the top run-scorer and highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
A: Top run-scorer: Laura Wolvaardt (571 runs). Highest wicket-taker: Deepti Sharma (22 wickets).
Q6. What was the format of the tournament?
A: The format was a round-robin among the eight teams followed by knockout stages (semi-finals and final).
Q7. Which were the primary venues used for the tournament?
A: Some of the main venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), ACA Stadium (Guwahati) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo).
Q8. Why is this tournament significant for Indian women’s cricket?
A: Because India won the World Cup for the first time, marking a historic achievement and signalling growth in women’s cricket in the country.
