WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

The Women’s World Cup is the biggest international tournament in women’s cricket. Meanwhile, it is held every four years. The tournament sees the best women’s cricket teams from around the world compete against each other.

History

The organizers held the first tournament in 1973 in England. Two years before the inaugural Men’s World Cup, they held the first Women’s World Cup in England. The International Women’s Cricket Council (IWCC) organized the tournament. Meanwhile, it later merged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2005. The first tournament was played with just four teams, and England emerged as the winners. Since then, the tournament has grown in size and popularity, with 11 teams competing in the most recent edition held in 2017 in England.

Format

The current format of the Women’s World Cup sees all teams play each other in a round-robin format, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals then face off in the final to determine the champion. The tournament is typically held over a period of four weeks.

Revenues:

The revenues generated from the tournament are significantly lower than the Men’s World Cup. However, the ICC has been taking steps to increase the visibility and revenues of the women’s game. The most recent Women’s World Cup saw a significant increase in prize money, with the winning team receiving $660,000, which was a 10-fold increase from the previous tournament.

Rivalries:

The Women’s World Cup has seen some exciting rivalries over the years. The most notable rivalry is between England and Australia, who have dominated the tournament, winning seven of the eleven editions between them. Their matches are fiercely contested, and the players give it their all to come out on top. Other rivalries include India and Pakistan and New Zealand and Australia.

Fanbase

The Women’s World Cup is an important event in women’s cricket, providing a platform for the best players in the world to showcase their skills. The tournament has grown significantly over the years, with more teams and increased revenues. The ICC’s continued efforts to promote women’s cricket and provide more opportunities for players will undoubtedly see the tournament continue to grow in popularity and importance.