Another stage in the evolution of women’s cricket
In the afterglow of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council has announced that it is keen to build on the success of the tournament. It was hosted by India and Sri Lanka and was won for the first time by the former, who beat South Africa in the final. In itself that pairing may come to be seen as the moment when the domination by Australia and England was broken. This would be unfair on New Zealand who won the 2000 edition, beating Australia by four runs. However, the view exists that, for India, with its playing resources underpinned by strong finances and fierce support, the victory heralds the start of a sustained era of success.