India in Women’s World Cup: The 2025 edition of the Women’s World Cup is all set to kick off on September 30, with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka clashing in Guwahati. This marks the fourth time India is hosting the prestigious tournament, while Sri Lanka will be hosting it for the very first time.
Before the Women in Blue take the field, let’s take a look at India’s journey in the Women’s World Cup over the years.
India In The Women’s World Cup:
Matches Played: Across 10 editions from 1978 to 2022, India has played 70 matches in the World Cup.
Win Percentage: India has won 37 matches, lost 31, had one tied game, and one match with no result. This gives the team a win rate of 52.85%, showing they have had some solid performances on the global stage.
Best Finish: India has come close to winning the trophy twice, finishing as runner-up in 2005 and 2017. On both occasions, the team reached the final but fell short, losing to Australia in 2005 and England in 2017.
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India’s Performance in Each Edition of Women’s ODI World Cup:
- 1978 – Group Stage
- 1982 – Group Stage
- 1993 – Group Stage
- 1997 – Semifinals
- 2000 – Semifinals
- 2005 – Runner-up
- 2009 – Super 6s
- 2013 – Group Stage
- 2017 – Runner-up
- 2022 – Group Stage
Star Players Of India In Women’s ODI World Cup Over The Years:
Most Runs: Former India captain Mithali Raj is India’s highest run-scorer in the Women’s World Cup. She has scored 1321 runs in 36 innings at an impressive average of 47.17.
Most Wickets: Jhulan Goswami, the legendary pace bowler, is India’s top wicket-taker in World Cups. She has taken 43 wickets in 34 innings at an average of 21.74.
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Memorable Wins and Losses
Biggest Win: India’s biggest win by runs came in the 2017 edition of the WC when they beat New Zealand by 186 runs. In terms of wickets, the biggest win came in 2009 when India defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets.
Biggest Loss: India’s heaviest loss by runs was in 1982, losing by 153 runs. In terms of wickets, the team’s biggest defeat also came in 1982, a 10-wicket loss to England.
As India gears up to start their 2025 campaign at home, fans will be hoping the Women in Blue can add another memorable chapter to their World Cup story.
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