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Women's ODI World Cup Hosts Throughout The Years (Source: AFP)
The buzz for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has already begun. With eight teams ready to clash for the coveted trophy, the tournament is set to be a treat to watch for all cricket fans. Officially hosted by India, the quadrennial showpiece will take place across five different venues, four in India and one in Sri Lanka.
Notably, Pakistan, amid the geopolitical conflict between the neighboring nations, refused to travel to India. Hence, the Women in Green will play all their games at a neutral venue in Colombo.
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Women's ODI World Cup Hosts Throughout the years
| Year | Host Country |
| 1973 | England |
| 1978 | India |
| 1982 | New Zealand |
| 1988 | Australia |
| 1993 | England |
| 1997 | India |
| 2000 | New Zealand |
| 2005 | South Africa |
| 2009 | Australia |
| 2013 | India |
| 2017 | England |
| 2022 | New Zealand |
| 2025 |
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2025 - India
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2025 (Source:APF)
The 13th edition of the coveted ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka. While India remains the official host of the tournament, Colombo has been booked for all of Pakistan’s women’s team.
The upcoming 50-over tournament marks the return of an ICC multi-national women-only event in India, after the nation last hosted the T20 World Cup in 2016. Moreover, India has previously staged the Women’s World Cup in 1978, 1997, and 2013.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2022 - New Zealand
The 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup was hosted by the one-time champion New Zealand, between March and April. Notably, it was originally scheduled to take place from February 6 to March 7, 2021, but was postponed by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eventually, Australia women won their 7th title.
Held across 6 different venues, Hagley Oval hosted the final. Five other venues, which were used for the league stage and semifinals, were Eden Park, Seddon Park, Bay Oval, University Oval, and Basin Reserve.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2017
The eleventh edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in 2017 in England from 24 June to 23 July 2017. England, hosting the tournament for the third time, clinched their fourth title by defeating India by 9 runs in a nail-biter at the iconic Lord's on 23 July.
On 8 February 2016, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the five venues for the 2017 Women's World Cup. Lord's hosted the final, and other matches were played at the home grounds of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2013
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2013 (X.com/@thefield_in)
The 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup was the 10th edition of the most important tournament in the history of women’s cricket. Held in India, from 31 January to 17 February 2013, featured eight teams: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, and West Indies.
In the final, held at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, Australia women, led by Meg Lanning, won the title by defeating the West Indies by 114 runs, to clinch their 7th ODI World Cup trophy.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2009
Held from 7 to 22 March 2009, the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2009 was held by Australia. Notably, England won the tournament to claim their third World Cup title, beating New Zealand in the final.
England batter Claire Taylor was the leading run-scorer and Player of the Tournament, whilst teammate Laura Marsh was the leading wicket-taker. Australia, West Indies, India, and Pakistan were eliminated at the Super Six stage, whilst South Africa and Sri Lanka were eliminated in the first round
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2005
South Africa was the host of the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2005. It was the instance when the Proteas hosted the women-only tournament. Notably, that was the final tournament organised by the International Women's Cricket Council before it was merged with the International Cricket Council.
Moreover, Australia won the final comfortably, beating India by 98 runs, securing their fifth title as the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup champions.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 2000
New Zealand hosted the seventh edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup. Titled as the 2000 CricInfo Women's Cricket World Cup, the 50-over tournament was won by the unbeaten Australian women’s team.
Moreover, two Australians, Karen Rolton and Charmaine Mason, led the tournament in runs and wickets, respectively, while another Australian, Lisa Keightley, was named player of the tournament.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1997
The sixth edition of the women-only ODI World Cup was held in India. With Hero Honda as the title sponsor, the tournament was named the Hero Honda Women's World Cup. The 32 matches took place across 25 cricket grounds.
Moreover, England, Australia, New Zealand, and India reached the semi-finals, with Australia and New Zealand progressing to the final match, which was played on 29 December 1997.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1993
The 1993 Women's Cricket World Cup was played in England from 20 July to 1 August 1993. Hosted by England for the second time, it was the fifth edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, and came over four years after the preceding 1988 World Cup in Australia.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1988
Termed as the Shell Bicentennial Women's World Cup 1988, the marquee tournament was held in Australia from 29 November to 18 December 1988. Hosted by Australia for the first time, as part of the Bicentenary celebrations, it was the fourth edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, and came six years after the preceding 1982 World Cup in New Zealand.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1982
The 1982 Women's Cricket World Cup, known as the 1982 Hansells Vita Fresh World Cup for sponsorship purposes, was played in New Zealand from 10 January to 7 February 1982. Hosted by New Zealand for the first time, it was the third edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, coming four years after the previous 1978 World Cup in India.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1978
The 1978 Women's Cricket World Cup was played in India from 1 to 13 January 1978. Hosted by India for the first time, it was the second edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, after the inaugural 1973 World Cup in England.
Women's ODI World Cup Hosts 1973
The 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup was the inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup, held in England from 20 June to 28 July 1973. It was the first tournament of its kind, held two years before the first limited-overs World Cup for men in 1975. The competition was won by the hosts, England. The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed £40,000 towards its costs.
FAQs: Women's ODI World Cup Hosts
Q.1. Which country is going to host the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025?
Ans. India is the official host country for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. However, Pakistan will play their matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Q.2. Which country hosts the Women's World Cup 2026?
Ans. England is set to host the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, starting from Jun 12.
Q.3. When was the women's ODI World Cup held?
Ans. The previous Women’s ODI World Cup was held in New Zealand in 2022.
Q.4. What is the ticket price for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?
Ans. Tickets for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 matches are for now priced at INR 100.
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