South Africa's opening batsman Quinton de Kock scored his second consecutive century at the ODI World Cup 2023 during their second group match against the five-time champions Australia at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.
The 30-year-old completed his 19th ODI century in just 90 deliveries, hitting eight fours and five sixes. Remarkably, he had previously scored a century in South Africa's opening victory over Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Quinton de Kock became the second South African batter to have scored consecutive centuries in the World Cup. AB de Villiers achieved it in the 2011 World Cup.
It's worth noting that de Kock, who has announced his retirement from international cricket at the end of this tournament, found himself on familiar turf at the Ekana Stadium, a ground where he plays for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
He was eventually dismissed for 109, bowled by off-spinner Glenn Maxwell while trying to reverse pull, in the 35th over.
ICC Women's World Cup Past Winners & Most Successful Teams
With the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 30 September to 2 November 2025, we present you with the past winners and most successful teams of the tournament.
Australia are the defending champions of Women's World Cup.
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be hosted by India in September-October. This will be the 13th edition of the tournament. India has reached the final of the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup twice, but has never won it.
Australia Women’s Team lift the previous edition of the ICC World Cup at the Christchurch Cricket Stadium in New Zealand. They defeated the England team with 71 runs.
Let's have a look at the ICC Women's World Cup past winners and most successful teams.
The women's cricket World Cup was held 2 years before the first men's World Cup. In 1973, the tournament was first hosted with 7 teams participating in the tournament. The tournament was hosted by England. England became the champion by defeating Australia in the 60-over tournament.
India was not a part of it. The Indian women's cricket team made its debut in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978, which was hosted by India.
England scored a mammoth total of 279/3 in 60 overs with Enid Bakewell scoring 118 and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint contributing 64. Australia struggled to chase the target and scored 187/9. Bakewell became the highest run scorer in the tournament. She scored 264 runs. Rosalind Heggs of England took the most wickets with 12.
Australia are the defending champions of Women's World Cup.
Australia beat England by 71 runs to lift the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 trophy. This is the seventh World Cup title for the Australian women.
The Meg Lanning-led side had put up 356 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of 5 wickets while batting first and managed to get England all out for 285 runs despite Natalie Sciver's brave attempts to keep her side still in the game.
ICC Women's World Cup | Most Successful Teams
Australia is the most successful women's cricket team with seven titles. Australia has dominated women’s cricket like no other team, winning the most ICC trophies in history. With a staggering 7 titles in the Women’s ODI World Cup, the Australian Women’s team has set the benchmark for excellence on the global stage.
Their closest competitor, England, has managed to secure four World Cups, a distant second that underscores Australia’s dominance.
Australia (7 times): 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2022
ICC tournaments hosted by India – History & Highlights
With India getting ready to host the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, here is the history and highlights from all the ICC tournaments hosted by India. India could lift the title only once at home.
Australia Women's won three World Cup titles hosted by India. Image | Getty Images via ESPNCricinfo
India is a nation where cricket is not just a sport but a religion. The crowd, the stadiums, and most importantly, the passion for cricket that the vibrant atmosphere brings, have made every ICC tournament hosted on Indian soil unforgettable.
Therefore, when it comes to hosting ICC tournaments, India delivers an experience like no other.
This article will take you through the history and highlights of ICC tournaments hosted by India that captivated millions.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
India lifts the ICC World Cup for the second time in 2011 after a victory over Sri Lanka. Image | Mint
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, inaugurated in 1975, has had 13 seasons so far. Out of which, India hosted the tournament 4 times, in the years: 1987, 1996, 2011, 2023. They are also scheduled to host the 2031 season, alongside Bangladesh.
Here's the detailed highlight of each year:
1987: First edition in India, co-hosted with Pakistan
Australia won the 1987 World Cup. Image | Chris Cole/Allsport
The 1987 Cricket World Cup was the first time the tournament was held outside England. It was known as the "Reliance Cup" due to sponsorship and was also the first 50-over WC, reduced from 60 overs in previous editions.
Co-hosted with Pakistan, India topped the group stage and had a great season. However, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by England at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The Final was played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, between Australia and England. Australia won their first title and lifted the World Cup with pride on Indian soil.
1996: Second edition with co-hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka
1996 Cricket World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens was abrupted by fans. Image | ESPNCricinfo
This edition was hosted by India, along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India faced a controversial semi-final defeatagainst Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It was caused due to crowd disturbance and India's collapsing run chase, which ultimately led to the game being abandoned.
Sri Lanka won their first World Cup title by defeating Australia and became the first co-host to do so.
2011: India's home triumph
India lifted the Cricket World Cup after 28 years. Image | cricbuzz.com
Co-hosted with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, this was India's ultimate dream and crowning moment. Led by MS Dhoni, India had a dominant campaign and went on to win the World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in a memorable final.
India became the first team to win the World Cup on home soil. The fact that the final match was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, makes it even more special. The roar of the crowd, legendary performances, and the winning six will be forever etched in the hearts of millions.
The final was also the first time two Asian teams played against each other in the tournament's history.
2023: India's unfulfilled dream and heartbreak on home soil
As the sole host, India delivered a spectacular performance throughout the tournament. They dominated every opponent in the group stage and the semi-final, without losing a single match across all venues.
However, despite their brilliant efforts, they lost to the Australian side in the final, held at the world's largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was a major heartbreak for the team and fans, who dreamed of a home victory after 12 years.
Virat Kohli was named the player of the tournament, setting a new record for most runs in a single WC edition, and Mohammed Shami was the leading wicket-taker.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
India has formally hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cuptwice. Here's a summary of those tournaments:
2016: A carnival of T20 cricket on Indian soil
An emotional Virat Kohli walkes off the field after their semi-final defeat against West Indies. Image | ESPNcricinfo
India battled through every match brilliantly in the season with a great squad. However, their journey ended in the semi-final with a high-scoring loss against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
This season was a special one and delivered many dramatic, nail-biting encounters. The final match, held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is also popular for its thrilling finish, where Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes to seal the victory for WI against England.
2021: India's hostship amidst global challenges (Held in UAE & Oman)
Although India was the designated host, the tournament was moved to the UAE and Oman due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India. They also had a disappointing campaign, failing to qualify for the semi-finals.
ICC Men's Champions Trophy
India officially hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophyonce, in 2006, and is set to host the 2029 edition.
2006: India's first and only edition as hosts
Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting shaking hands before a match in 2006 Champions Trophy. Image | NewsBytes
This was the fifth edition of the Champions Trophy and the first time India had the sole hosting rights. They had a disappointing start to the season and failed to progress beyond the group stage, leading to an early exit.
The tournament featured 10 teams, and the Australian side, led by Ricky Ponting, emerged as champions.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India has hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup3 times, in the years 1978, 1997, and 2013. They are also scheduled to co-host the 2025 season.
This was India's debut World Cup appearance as well as the first time hosting the tournament. They lost all three matches against Australia, England, and New Zealand in the round-robin format, and finished fourth (last).
This was the first time the tournament was being hosted outside England.
1997: A record-breaking season in India
Australian capatain Blenda Clrake and her teammates running a victory lap after winning the 1997 Women's World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Getty Images via ESPNCricinfo
This was the largest Women's World Cup at that time, featuring 11 teams and 32 matches across various venues in India. India put up a strong fight, but was defeated by Australia in the semis.
The final at Eden Gardens attracted a significant crowd, showcasing the growing interest in women's cricket. Australia won their fourth Women's World Cup title, beating New Zealand, and their second on Indian soil.
2013: India's early exit in the home tournament
Australia lifting their 6th WC title with their win in 2013 World Cup. Image | Olympics.com
This edition saw several close matches throughout the group stage. India, as hosts, had a disappointing campaign and failed to go beyond the group stage. Yet again, Australia secured their sixth WC title, and the 3rd on Indian soil.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup, organised in 2009, has been conducted for 9 seasons so far. India has hosted the tournament once, in 2016.
2016: A global showcase of women's T20 cricket in India
WI-W lifting the 2016 T20 World Cup trophy. Image | ESPNcricinfo
This tournament, held alongside the Men's T20 World Cup, served as a significant platform. India had a challenging season, winning only a single match against Bangladesh and losing the remaining ones.
West Indies emerged as champions in an intense final against Australia and lifted their first T20 World Cup title.
Cricket Australia on Friday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025. The Australian team will enter the World Cup under the leadership of experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Alyssa Healy. Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux and allrounder Georgia Wareham have returned to the squad after recovering from injury.
The seven-time champion Australia is also the defending champion and will look to maintain its dominance in the upcoming competition. This tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
Sophie Molineux has been out since January due to a knee injury. However, she will not be able to play in the three-match ODI series against India from 14 to 20 September. Darcie Brown and Georgia Wareham also returned to the squad from recent injuries.
Ten of the 15 members named featured in the previous edition of the tournament back in 2022, with skipper Alyssa Healy taking charge of the squad in her third Cricket World Cup.
Australia to begin campaign on October 1
The Australia also includes 10 players who were also part of the last tournament played in 2022. This team also includes experienced players like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner. Australia will begin its campaign against New Zealand in Indore on October 1.
Australia will finalise its preparations for the mega event with three ODIs against hosts India from September 14-20 in New Chandigarh and New Dehli, before opening its Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaign.
Australia will face each of the other seven nations across the round-robin format, with the top four sides progressing to the semi-finals on October 29 and 30. The Final will be played November 2.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will feature the biggest ever prize money for the winning team.
This time the champion team will get 4.48 million US dollars (about Rs 39.55 crores), which is almost four times more than the prize money of the previous edition (1.32 million dollars or Rs 11.65 crores).
Prize money increases more than the 2023 Men’s World Cup
Women's World Cup 2025, to be held from September 30 to November 2 under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka, will be played between a total of eight teams.
The total prize money of this tournament will be US $ 13.88 million (about Rs 122.5 crore), which is almost three times more than the last World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022 (3.5 million dollars i.e. Rs 31 crore).
Moreover, this prize money is more than the Men's World Cup 2023 ($10 million i.e. Rs 88.26 crore).
'strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.'
The winning team of the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, Australia, received Rs 33.31 crore. Whereas, the runner-up India received Rs 16.65 crore. The winning amount of the Women's ODI World Cup is much more than this.
According to the ICC, the purpose of this increase is to increase the popularity of women's cricket and to give it equal respect as men's cricket.
“Strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.” ICC said in its statement on Sunday.
Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men: Jay Shah
In another boost for women's cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women’s @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297% increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (USD $10M). #CWC25pic.twitter.com/rXtIhFEax5
ICC president Jay Shah said that the increased prize money shows that the global body will treat women players as equals to men’s cricketers.
“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth," Shah said.
“Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."
“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.” Jay Shah further added.
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka and a total of 8 teams are to participate in it. But even before the tournament starts, a big change has been made in its schedule.
After the stampede in Bengaluru, the ICC has now decided to shift the matches to be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to the ground in Navi Mumbai, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.
Matches cancelled in Bengaluru due to RCB stampede case
After 17 years of long wait, RCB team finally won the IPL 2025 title. After this, RCB players gathered at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate the victory. There was a huge crowd to see them and after this many fans lost their lives due to a stampede.
Then the Karnataka government formed a commission, which declared the Bengaluru ground unsafe for big events. Now after this, the ICC has decided not to hold matches on the Bengaluru ground.
Matches will be held at Navi Mumbai ground
The match between India and Sri Lanka was to be held on 30 September at Bengaluru ground, which will now be played at Guwahati ground. The match between England and South Africa was also scheduled to be held on 3 October, which will now be held in Guwahati. The match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on 20 October was to be played at Colombo ground, which will now be played at Navi Mumbai ground.
On the other hand, Navi Mumbai has got two more matches to be played in Bengaluru. These include India vs New Zealand (23 October) and India vs Bangladesh (26 October). There is also a strong possibility that the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final will be held either in Navi Mumbai or Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Jay Shah expressed satisfaction about the new venue
"Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women’s cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women’s Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years," Jay Shah said in an ICC release.
“We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women’s game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport’s future, not only in India but across the cricketing world.
“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the women’s game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans.”
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