The recent Women's ODI World Cup 2025 concluded with a historic moment for India, as the team secured their first-ever global trophy in women's cricket. The final, played on November 2 in Navi Mumbai, saw India defeat South Africa by a margin of 52 runs to lift the coveted title.
Women’s ODI World Cup to grow to 10 teams from 2029
Building on the success and momentum generated by the 2025 tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a major policy decision on Friday, November 7, 2025. The ICC confirmed that the next edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2029 will be expanded to feature 10 teams, a significant increase from the existing eight-team format. This expansion is aimed at providing greater opportunities for emerging nations and further strengthening the competitive landscape of the women's game.
"The ICC board, keen to build on the success of the event, agreed to expand the next edition of the tournament to 10 teams (from 8 teams in 2025)," an ICC press release stated.
"Nearly 300,000 fans watched the event in stadia breaking the record for tournament attendance for any women's cricket event. The tournament also witnessed viewership growth and new records being set for on-screen audiences across the world with nearly 500 million viewers in India," it further stated.