The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is scheduled to start from September 30, and the thirteenth edition of the mega event is scheduled to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Hosts India will take on Sri Lanka for the tournament opener as they look to clinch their maiden title.
However, Australia are the most dominating side in the history of the Women's ODI World Cup with a staggering seven titles. Australia stands tall as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
Australia won their maiden World Cup title in 1978, which was hosted by India. That was the first time that India hosted the multinational tournament. After that, Australia won their second title in 1892 and again dominated the global stage in 1988, lifting their third World Cup.
However, they missed out in the 1993 World Cup, losing the final against England, but they bounced back in style in 1997, which was another edition of the tournament hosted by India. Australia emerged as champions, defeating New Zealand in the final, with their clinical all-round performances
Australia's dominance continued in the 21st century, and the side won the 2005 World Cup with a new team. They were the finalists of 2013, and interestingly, that edition was also hosted by India. They defeated the defending champions, the West Indies, to clinch the sixth World Cup.
Their dominance continued into the 21st century. Australia won their fifth title in 2005, showcasing a new generation of stars. They reached the final again in 2013, yet another tournament hosted by India, and reclaimed the crown by defeating the West Indies, marking their sixth World Cup win.
Australia's most recent title came in 2022, where Australia defeated England in the title decider. Led by captain Meg Lanning and with a spectacular century from Alyssa Healy, Australia clinched a resounding win to earn their seventh World Cup title.
Australia have played nine finals in the history of the World Cup, where they won seven and ended as runners-up twice in 1973 and 2000.