The Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 is heading to India, and as the host nation, the spotlight is on us!
This guide breaks down the ODI format, analyzes the recent performance of India’s women’s team, and explains how the qualifying teams are selected. Get the full lowdown and prepare to cheer for the Women in Blue!
What’s Women’s ODI?
ODI stands for One Day International. Basically, it’s a cricket format where the whole match wraps up in one day. Each team gets 50 overs.
Matches usually kick off at 1:30 PM and end around 9:30 PM. If it’s a day game, it starts at 10 AM and ends by 6 PM.
It’s not as fast and wild as T20s—but it’s def not a snore-fest like Test matches either. ODI is all about balance—smart strategy, solid team play, and consistency over quick thrills.
The teams are all national women’s squads— India, Australia, England, the whole gang.
And ODI matches aren’t just for fun. The most important thing is to get qualified for the Women’s ODI World Cup!
We’ll show you how that qualification works in a sec. But first, let’s check out how India’s women’s team is doing on the field.
Are ODI draws common?
LOL, not really. A tied match in ODI is super rare.
With that 50-over limit, most matches end with a proper winner.
Since the first ODI in 1971, there have been around 4,500 matches—and only about 40 ended in a tie, which is less than 1%.
How long is the break in Women’s ODI matches?
Players get a 45-minute break—right after the first team finishes its 50 overs.
Time to hydrate, grab a snack, and get the game plan sorted. Coaches also use this to tweak tactics and hype up their squads.
How many teams actually play Women’s ODI?
Usually 10 to 15 national teams are active in Women’s ODIs.
Here are the regulars on the scene:
- Australia
- England
- India
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
- Netherlands
- Zimbabwe
India Women’s ODI Team – Our Pride, Our Power!
Team India’s women are total legends. Currently ranked around 3rd or 4th in the world.
Their ODI journey began back in 1978, and they’ve made it to the finals twice—in 2005 and 2017. Sure, no World Cup trophy yet, but they have lots of supportive fans.
And guess what? On May 11, 2025, they faced off against Sri Lanka in an ODI and absolutely smashed them..
India Women’s ODI 2025 Core Squad
Right-hand middle-order batter with mad power. She thrives under pressure and nails those clutch runs. Also bowls right-arm medium pace when needed.
One of the top left-handed openers in the game. Her cover drives are world-class, making her a regular fixture in the ICC’s top 3 ODI batters.
India’s fast-bowling queen. This right-arm speedster is specialized in taking out top batters right in the opening overs.
Left-arm spinner with serious twist game. Keeps it tricky, messes with the rhythm, and controls the tempo like a pro.
Right-handed batter and left-arm spinner. A versatile powerhouse consistently ranked high among the ICC’s best all-rounders.
Only 21 and already a core player! Lightning-fast reflexes and sharp glove work make her a constant threat behind the stumps.
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Can India Win Their First Women’s ODI Trophy?
Personally, I think this might just be the year. India’s women’s squad in 2025 is looking solid—well-balanced and stacked with talent.
Big hitters like Smriti and Harmanpreet lead the batting charge, while Renuka and Radha hold it down with consistent bowling.
Add Deepti and Amanjot as top-tier all-rounders, like come on, how could you compete with such balanced team.
And let’s not forget Richa Ghosh, our rockstar wicketkeeper keeping the defense tight.
Plus, they’re playing at home in India this year (2025). Winning their first Women’s ODI World Cup is totally possible!
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Past Women’s ODI World Trophy Winners
The first Women’s ODI World Cup happened in 1973 in England—that’s two years before the men’s one. Yep, the ladies started the party first!
There have been 12 editions so far, and Australia is the GOAT with 7 titles to their name. Here’s a quick throwback of all the champs:
Australia (Runner-up)
England (Runner-up)
England (Runner-up)
England (Runner-up)
New Zealand (Runner-up)
New Zealand (Runner-up)
Australia (Runner-up)
India (Runner-up)
New Zealand (Runner-up)
West Indies (Runner-up)
India (Runner-up)
India (Runner-up)
How do teams qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup?
The Women’s ODI World Cup happens every 4 years, and apart from the host nation, the rest gotta earn their spot through the ICC Women’s Championship.
Teams (except the host) need to compete in the ICC Women’s Championship—a series that runs over 3 years.
Every win = points. More wins = more chances to climb the leaderboard.
At the end of the cycle:
- The top 5 teams with the highest points qualify directly
- The host nation gets automatic entry (no points needed)
- The last 2 spots go to teams that win the ODI World Cup Qualifier tournament
Total = 8 teams in the final World Cup showdown.
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The 8 Teams Competing for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Title
Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and host nation India secured their spots by finishing in the top 6 of the 2022–2025 ICC Women’s Championship points table.
Pakistan and Bangladesh punched their tickets to the World Cup through the qualifier tournament, finishing in the top 2.
- India (Host – auto-qualified)
- Australia
- England
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan (Top 2 in Qualifiers)
- Bangladesh (Top 2 in Qualifiers)
The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is happening in India, baby!
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in India from September 29 to October 26, 2025.
This marks the fourth time India has hosted the tournament (previous editions were in 1978, 1997, and 2013).
Matches will take place across five venues:
- Visakhapatnam (opening match)
- Guwahati
- Indore
- Thiruvananthapuram.
- Mullanpur.
The final will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
The first Women’s ODI World Cup was held in 1973 in England, earlier than the mes’s ODI.
So far, there have been 12 editions, and Australia’s been dominating with 7 titles.
But this year, we’re hosting. That means it’s time to show up, cheer loud, and manifest that first-ever trophy for our women’s team. Let’s go, Queens!
FAQs
Yup. The host nation gets a free pass, no matter how they perform in the buildup. According to ICC rules, the host automatically qualifies—there’s no need to grind for points in the Women’s Championship like everyone else.
Hosting a World Cup is a massive undertaking. It requires serious funding, complex logistics, and national planning. To keep member nations motivated to take on these responsibilities, the ICC provides direct entry as a major benefit.
Since 1987, the ICC has used a “rotation policy” so different regions get a chance to host. This helps spread the game across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Recent and upcoming cycles include:
- 2025: India (Primary Host)
- 2027: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia (T20 cycle typically follows different patterns)
- 2031: India & Bangladesh (Planned return to South Asia)
