EverSince its start in 1973, the Women’s World Cup has made legends and lasting impact. While individual performances make great moments, team consistency shows true greatness. Which teams have the most wins in the tournament?
From Australia’s strong lead to England, New Zealand, India’s tough play, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh’s growth, the World Cup shows how cricket is developing. Here’s a look at the teams with the most wins in Women’s ODI World Cup history.
Australia: The Top Team (79 Wins, 11 Losses, 93 Matches)
Australia is the top team in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. Their record shows consistency over decades with 79 wins, 11 losses and 7 titles.
They started with a win against Young England on June 23, 1973. They won the World Cup in 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013 and 2022.
Their highest team score in the tournament was 412/3 against Denmark on December 16, 1997 thanks to Belinda Clark’s 229* off 155 balls. Their lowest was 77 against New Zealand in 1993.
England: Always Competitive (62 Wins, 27 Losses, 92 Matches)
England is next with 62 wins in 92 matches and 4 World Cup titles. They won their first match against the International XI on June 23, 1973 and won their first title.
England won the World Cup in 1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017. They scored highest in 2017 against Pakistan with Heather Knight (106) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (137) taking them to 377/7.
Their lowest was 95 against Australia in 1997. But their history makes them a top team in women’s cricket.
New Zealand: Tough Competitors (54 Wins, 30 Losses, 87 Matches)
New Zealand is third with 54 wins and 1 World Cup title. Their first win was in 1973 against Trinidad & Tobago.Their best was in 2000 when they won the World Cup at home against Australia. The White Ferns scored 373/7 against Pakistan in 2009 with Haidee Tiffen and Suzie Bates (168 off 105) scoring centuries.
Their lowest was in 2017 when they scored 79 against India. But New Zealand is tough and resilient.
India: A Growing Team (37 Wins, 31 Losses, 70 Matches)
India is 4th with 37 wins in 70 matches, they are growing in cricket. They first won in 1982 against International XI. India has never won the World Cup but were runners up in 2005 and 2017. Their highest score was in March 2022, Smriti Mandhana (123) and Harmanpreet Kaur (109) took them to 317/8 against West Indies. Their lowest was 37 against New Zealand in 1982.
South Africa: Close to Success (20 Wins, 24 Losses, 46 Matches)
South Africa has 20 wins in 46 matches, they started with a win over Ireland in 1997. They did well in the 2022 World Cup, finished 2nd in the league but lost to England in the semi-final. Their highest score was in 2017 against England, 305/9. Their lowest was against New Zealand in 2009, 51.
South Africa has the potential but still wants to reach the final. Sri Lanka: Playing Hard (8 Wins, 26 Losses, 35 Matches)
Sri Lanka has had good moments with 8 wins in 35 matches
Their first win was in 1997 against West Indies. Their best ODI World Cup score was in 2013, 282/5 against India. Sri Lanka’s lowest was in 2005 against Australia, 57.
Pakistan: Trying to Improve (3 Wins, 27 Losses, 30 Matches)
Pakistan has only 3 wins in 30 matches, their first win was in 2009 against Sri Lanka. Their best score was in 2022 against Bangladesh, 225/9. Their worst was in 1997 against Australia, when they just got bowled out for 27.
Bangladesh: Starting Out (1 Win, 6 Losses, 7 Matches)
Bangladesh debuted in 2022, Played 7 matches with 1 win against Pakistan. That was also their highest ODI World Cup score (234/7). Their lowest was 119 against India in 2022.
As the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup comes to India and Sri Lanka, Australia is still the best, England and New Zealand are close behind. India has a home advantage and South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh can surprise.
