International Cricket Council (ICC) has organized the Women's ODI World Cup after every four years since 1973. This time the ICC Women's ODI World Cup was hosted by the New Zealand cricket board. However, the tournament started from March 4 onwards and ended today April 3, 2022.
Australia becomes the champions for the record 7th time as they defeated England in the finals today. Meanwhile, they remained undefeated throughout the tournament, having won all 7 league games, semi-final, and final.
Heather Knight and Meg Lanning with the CWC22 trophy Image - Hindustan Times
England skipper Heather Knight won the toss as she chooses to bowl first in the final of the Women's World Cup 2022. Australia's opening batsmen Healy and Haynes started brilliantly for the Aussies side. Rachael Haynes scored 68 while Alyssa Healy smashed 170 runs off 138 balls before getting dismissed.
Soon Australia finishes their inning on 356/5 in respective 50 Overs. Meanwhile, Nat Scriver's 148* runs went in vain as England got bundled out on 285 runs in the 44th over. Australia won by 71 runs to clinch the title for the 7th time. Now, let's take a look at every Women's ODI World Cup Winner since its inaugural edition in 1973.
Esha Oza currently holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is, with four centuries in the format. Explore the list of players with such century records!
Scoring a century in any form of cricket is a moment of glory, but in the fast-paced format of T20s, it gets more exciting to watch. Numerous cricketers have consistently proved themselves in this format by delivering spectacular tons.
The list goes deep as we have such power-hitters from around the globe!
Join us as we explore the list of players with most centuries in WT20Is and celebrate their glorious innings.
1. Esha Oza (4 centuries) | UAE
Esha Oza in action against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2024. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The current captain of UAE, Esha Oza, holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is with 4 centuries in her T20 career so far. This Indian-born cricketer made her debut in T20Is in 2018 and reached this milestone extremely fast.
She is also the fastest player from UAE to reach 1000 runs in T20Is. Her fourth century in T20Is came against Qatar in the Asia Cup qualifier, where she led her team to a brilliant victory.
Chamari Athapaththu celebrating her 113 off 66 balls against Australia in 2019. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Chamari Athapaththu, the current captain of Sri Lanka national team, holds the 2nd position in this list with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is one of the finest cricketers from Sri Lanka and led them to win the 2024 Asia Cup.
Chamari scored her first hundred in T20Is in 2019 against Australia. She scored the other following centuries in 2024 against Scotland and Malaysia.
Fatuma Kibasu celebrating her century in 2019. Image | Facebook
The former captain of Tanzania, Fatuma Kibasu, holds the 3rd position with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is the only Tanzanian woman to score a century at international level so far, and holds the highest individual score for her country in WT20Is.
Fatuma made her T20 debut in 2019 and played magnificently ever since!
After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.
Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.
The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.
India will play New Zealand twice
India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.
It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.
India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026
In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.
The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.
ICC Anounces Venue and Key Dates for The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 England
ICC has confirmed seven venues that will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England next year, with the Lord's Cricket Ground set as the venue for the Final.
The ICChas officially announced that the Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5th July. The news was shared during a special launch event at Lord’s on 1st May.
Alongside this major reveal, it was confirmed that the matches will also be played at other popular venues across England, including Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.
The tournament is set to kick off on 12th June and will run for 24 days, featuring a total of 33 matches leading up to the highly anticipated final at Lord’s. The complete match schedule is expected to be released soon.
All the confirmed venues for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Image | ICC
Featuring a record 12 teams, the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history. With two more teams than the previous edition, fans can expect fierce competition as the world’s top sides battle it out for the title.
Qualified Teams for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026
England (Host)
Australia
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
South Africa
Sri Lanka
West Indies
Four additional teams will join them through the Qualifier scheduled next year.
The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six for the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds and finals.
Official Statement
ICC Chairman Jay Shah opened up about the tournament, saying, "The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026"
"The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final."
"As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028."
Legacy
New Zealand Women's Cricket Team celebrating their 1st title defeating South Africa in the final. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Moving on from the most recent edition, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE in 2024, saw New Zealandclaim their first-ever title, defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final.
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup will mark the milestone 10th edition of the tournament, which began in 2009.
Deandra Dottin's iconic century off 38 balls is the fastest in the history of Women's T20Is. Here are the phenomenal top 10 fastest centuries in women's T20Is.
Centuries in T20Is are a treat to watch. Over the years, some incredible cricketing talents across the globe have set the bar high with their records. This article celebrates the art of power-hitting by logging the top 10 fastest centuries in Women's cricket.
Check out the Top 10s that left the fans and bowlers amazed in the competitive T20 format.
10. Hayley Matthews | (53 balls) vs Australia, 2023
Hayley Matthews celebrating her fastest T20 century against Australia in 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The West Indies captain Hayley Matthews scored a crucial ton in their record-breaking run chase against Australia. She is known for excelling in the T20 format. They succeeded in defeating Australia on their home soil with the help of this knock in 2023.
Matthews has scored 2 centuries in T20Is so far. It took her only 53 balls for this, which makes it one of the fastest centuries in Women's cricket.
9. Meg Lanning | (53 balls) vs Ireland, 2014
Meg Lanning, the former Australian captain, holds the ninth position with her timeless century against Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup, 2014. Lanning is one of the finest cricketers of all time, with seven World Cup titles under her name.
She scored 125 runs off 65 balls in this innings and was also the top run-scorer of the tournament.
The former captain of the Nepal Women's Team, Rubina Chhetry, scored a record-breaking century in a match of ACC Women's Premier Cup against Maldives in 2024. She hit 10 fours and 5 sixes, leading the team to a total of 227 runs on the board.
Her century off 52 balls paved the way to achieve one of the highest totals of Women's T20Is by an Asian country.
7. Danni Wyatt-Hodge | (52 balls) vs India, 2018
Danni Wyatt-Hodge after her record-breaking ton against India in 2018. Image | BBC
The attacking opener of England Women's Team, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, scored a magnificent century from just 52 balls against India in 2018. She’s widely known for her composed batting style in this format, providing a headstart to the team.
Wyatt helped England reach the milestone of one of the highest successful run chases in the history of Women's T20Is with her vital knock.
This is yet another ton from the Australian legend that became one of the fastest centuries in women's cricket, making her appear on the list twice. She took 53 balls to score the century, and was also unbeaten in the inning.
Lanning also holds the record for most centuries in Women's ODIs, which says a lot about her exceptional abilities.
5. Fargana Hoque | (51 balls) vs Maldives, 2019
Fargana Hoque celebrating her maiden T20 century off 51 balls against Maldives. Image | Sports Tak
Fargana Hoque, the right-handed Bangladeshi batter scored her maiden T20 century off 51 balls in 2019, which was fastest in a lot. With this remarkable century against Maldives, Hoque became the second woman from Bangladesh to score a T20 century.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur | (49 balls) vs New Zealand, 2018
Harmanpreet Kaur, the current Indian captain, secured the fourth position with her maiden T20 century in 2018. She scored this off just 49 balls during the ICC Women's World T20, against New Zealand.
Kaur showcased some fearless cricketing class and became the first Indian woman to score a century in a T20 International.
3. Tamsin Beaumont | (47 balls) vs South Africa, 2018
Tamsin Beaumont, the right-handed English batter, scored an impressive century off 47 balls against South Africa in 2018. She is known for her ability to score runs in all cricketing formats and noteworthy fielding.
2. Alyssa Healy | (46 balls) vs Sri Lanka, 2019
The current Australian captain, Alyssa Healy, scored her maiden T20 century off 46 balls against Sri Lanka in 2019. In this inning, she played a spectacular knock of 148* from 61 balls, which is the highest individual score in women's T20Is by an Australian.
This performance brings her to the second position in the table of fastest centuries in Women's cricket of all time.
1. Deandra Dottin | (38 balls) vs South Africa, 2010
Deandra Dottin smashing the fastest century in the history of Women's T20Is in 2010. Image | Associated press
As we come down to the final name, Deandra Dottin’s extraordinary century off 38 balls is the long-standing record that has remained in the no. 1 rank for over a decade. This West Indies all-rounder scored her groundbreaking maiden century against South Africa in 2010.
Dottin is the first woman to score a century in the history of T20 cricket. She is widely recognised for her explosive batting power and has set an unforgettable benchmark worldwide.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Final Highlights: Mumbai Indians clinch their second title
Catch the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Final highlights as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 runs to clinch their second WPL title.
Hello and welcome to the final day of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. Tonight, we will bring you the LIVE updates, news and free commentary of the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 final match, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Delhi Capitals will look for their maiden Women's Premier League title while Mumbai Indians will aim for their second title after they won the trophy in the inaugural season.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the match to you. Enjoy the coverage.
Harmanpreet Kaur tried a few laps against Jess Jonassen as Delhi introduced spin.
Six came from the 8th over.
Mumbai Indians 28/2 after 8.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:03 PM
Over 7: MI 22/2
Marizanne Kapp bowls out her entire four overs in her first spell.
Only two come from her final over of the match.
Just 11 runs conceded off four overs, and two massive wickets.
Kapp 4-11-2.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:00 PM
Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes the first player to score 1000 WPL runs
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the English all-rounder becomes the first player in the tournament history to score 100 Women's Premier League runs.
She is just 3 runs away from scoring 500 runs in the tournament this season.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:56 PM
Over 6: MI 20/2
This is the second-lowest powerplay score for Mumbai Indians in WPL.
Harmanpreet Kaur hit a wonderful square cut to get her first boundary of the match. But, she could not get any singles in the over against Annable Sutherland as only five came from the last over of the powerplay.
Mumbai Indians 20/2 after 5.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:49 PM
Over 5: Jemimah takes a stunning catch to dismiss Yastika!
Image | BCCI
Mumbai lose their second wicket.
Kapp gets her second wicket.
Yastika Bhatia after hitting the first boundary of the final, went for the cover drive again and only managed to provide a low catch to Jemimah at cover.
Jemimah dived in front of her to get the catch.
Mumbai Indians are 15/2 after 5.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:44 PM
Over 3: MI 5/1 | Kapp gets Matthews
Earlier in the over Kapp dropped a tough back-to-the-bowler chance against Yastika Bhatia.
But, her set up to attack the stumps against Matthews worked fine for her.
Inswingers against Matthews to attack the stumps while she nearly managed an edge against Yastika.
Only 1 from her first over.
Mumbai Indians 3/0.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:36 PM
Over 1: MI 2/0
Kapp was on the money with her outswingers.
Bhatia took a single in the first ball while Matthes let a few go before punching one for a single in the final ball of the first over.
Mumbai Indians 2//0. Shikha Pandey takes the new ball from the other end.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:32 PM
Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews open for MI
Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews are opening for Mumbai Indians.
Matthews has been tremendous at the top of the order. Meantime, Yastika would love to score big in the final after missing out on many games this season.
Marizanne Kapp with the new ball for Delhi Capitals.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:27 PM
One change for DC; MI unchanged
Shree Charani replaces Titas Sadhu for Delhi Capitals.
Mumbai Indians with an unchanged playing XI for the final.
Mar 15, 2025, 2:21 PM
Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani.
Meg Lanning wins the toss and decides to bowl first.
Harmanpreet Kaur says she would have bowled first as well.
Mar 15, 2025, 1:59 PM
Toss Update!
The toss is coming to you right after this break. Stay tuned for the toss update.
Mar 15, 2025, 1:48 PM
Win the toss and bat first or bowl first?
It would be interesting to see what both the captains think about the toss.
We are just 12 minutes away from the important toss!
Mar 15, 2025, 1:45 PM
Shafali or Harmanpreet?
Both the Indian batters have been in six-hitting mode from the start of the season.
Who will hit the most sixes tonight?
Only time will tell?
Mar 15, 2025, 1:45 PM
Who will win tonight?
Will it be Mumbai's night again or Delhi Capitals will be able to clinch their maiden WPL title? Only time will tell!
Mar 15, 2025, 1:35 PM
Too hectic for MI
This is 4th Game for MI on the last 6 Days (10-15 March) while the first game for DC in the last 8 days since facing GG, in their last league game
Mar 15, 2025, 10:31 AM
DC vs MI WPL Had-to-head stats
Matches
Delhi Capitals Wins
Mumbai Indians Wins
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Mar 15, 2025, 10:30 AM
DC vs MI WPL Match results so far
Team
Result
Margin
Opposition
Ground
Date
DC Women
Lost
8 wickets
MI Women
DY Patil
9 Mar 2023
DC Women
Won
9 wickets
MI Women
DY Patil
20 Mar 2023
DC Women
Lost
7 wickets
MI Women
Brabourne
26 Mar 2023
DC Women
Lost
4 wickets
MI Women
Bengaluru
23 Feb 2024
DC Women
Won
29 runs
MI Women
Delhi
5 Mar 2024
DC Women
Won
2 wickets
MI Women
Vadodara
15 Feb 2025
DC Women
Won
9 wickets
MI Women
Bengaluru
28 Feb 2025
Mar 15, 2025, 10:23 AM
Tonight's venue | Brabourne Stadium
Mar 15, 2025, 10:21 AM
How to watch the match?
Fans can watch the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 final match LIVE on JioHotstar App and Website. They can also watch the match on Star Sports TV Network Channels on television.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:20 AM
Match Details
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Tournament: Women's Premier League Season 2024/25 Final
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