Success in international cricket is ultimately measured by performances on the biggest stage. In women’s cricket, no tournaments carry greater prestige than the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (ODI) and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Winning one global title is a remarkable achievement; winning multiple championships across formats defines an era.
Since the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973 and the first Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, only a handful of nations have consistently conquered the world. Some have built dynasties lasting decades, while others have produced unforgettable triumphs that transformed cricket in their countries.
This article ranks the most successful women’s cricket teams based on combined ICC Women’s ODI World Cup and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles.
Note: This ranking counts only ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (50-over) and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles. It does not include the Commonwealth Games, ICC Champions Trophy (none for women), or other multi-sport events.
Teams with the ICC Trophies in Women’s Cricket
| Rank | Team | ODI World Cup Titles | T20 World Cup Titles | Total ICC Titles |
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | England | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | West Indies | 0 | 1 | 1 |
As of July 2026, only four nations have won either the Women’s ODI World Cup or the Women’s T20 World Cup.
1. Australia – 15 ICC Titles
Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket is unmatched.
From the early pioneers of the 1970s to the modern era of professionalism, Australia have consistently produced world-class players and championship-winning teams. Their success spans more than five decades and multiple generations.
Women’s ODI World Cup Titles
- 1978
- 1982
- 1988
- 1997
- 2005
- 2013
- 2022
- 2025
Women’s T20 World Cup Titles
- 2010
- 2012
- 2014
- 2018
- 2020
- 2023
- 2026
Australia’s sustained excellence has been driven by outstanding players from different eras, including:
- Belinda Clark
- Karen Rolton
- Lisa Sthalekar
- Ellyse Perry
- Meg Lanning
- Alyssa Healy
- Beth Mooney
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Megan Schutt
- Annabel Sutherland
Few sporting teams, regardless of discipline, have maintained such a prolonged period of global success.
2. England – 5 ICC Titles
England have played a central role in the history of women’s cricket.
They won the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973, two years before the men’s tournament began, and have remained among the strongest teams ever since.
Women’s ODI World Cup Titles
- 1973
- 1993
- 2009
- 2017
Women’s T20 World Cup
- 2009
England achieved a historic double in 2009, winning both the Women’s Cricket World Cup and the inaugural ICC Women’s T20 World Cup under captain Charlotte Edwards.
3. New Zealand – 2 ICC Titles
New Zealand’s achievements may not match Australia or England numerically, but the White Ferns have produced several memorable tournament victories.
Women’s ODI World Cup
- 2000
Women’s T20 World Cup
- 2024
The 2024 T20 World Cup triumph ended a long wait for another ICC trophy and showcased stars such as Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, and Sophie Devine.
4. West Indies – 1 ICC Title
West Indies created one of the greatest upsets in women’s cricket history by winning the 2016 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Led by Stafanie Taylor, they defeated Australia in the final after Hayley Matthews played a match-winning innings. The victory remains the Caribbean’s only senior ICC women’s world title.
Complete ICC Women’s World Cup Winners
Women’s ODI World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
| 1973 | England | Australia |
| 1978 | Australia | England |
| 1982 | Australia | England |
| 1988 | Australia | England |
| 1993 | England | New Zealand |
| 1997 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2000 | New Zealand | Australia |
| 2005 | Australia | India |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand |
| 2013 | Australia | West Indies |
| 2017 | England | India |
| 2022 | Australia | England |
| 2025 | India | South Africa |
Women’s T20 World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand |
| 2010 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2012 | Australia | England |
| 2014 | Australia | England |
| 2016 | West Indies | Australia |
| 2018 | Australia | England |
| 2020 | Australia | India |
| 2023 | Australia | South Africa |
| 2024 | New Zealand | South Africa |
| 2026 | Australia | England |
Most ICC Finals Reached
| Team | ODI Finals | T20 Finals | Combined Finals* |
| Australia | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| England | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2 | 3 |
*Combined finals include appearances in both ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup finals through July 2026.
Why Australia Have Dominated
Australia’s sustained success is built on several key factors:
1. Strong Domestic Structure
The Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) provide one of the strongest domestic pathways in world cricket.
2. Professionalism
Cricket Australia invested heavily in professional contracts, coaching, sports science, and player development well before many other nations.
3. Depth of Talent
Australia have consistently replaced retiring legends with world-class successors.
Players such as Belinda Clark gave way to Karen Rolton, then Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, and Georgia Voll.
4. Big-Match Temperament
Australia’s ability to perform under pressure has repeatedly separated them from the rest of the field.
Greatest ICC Women’s Trophy Winners by Player
Several Australian players have accumulated extraordinary collections of ICC trophies.
| Player | ODI World Cups | T20 World Cups | Combined Titles* |
| Meg Lanning | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Ellyse Perry | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Alyssa Healy | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Beth Mooney | 1 | 3 | 4 |
*Through July 2026. Active players may add to these totals.
Interesting Facts
- Australia have won more ICC women’s world titles than all other nations combined.
- England hosted and won the first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973.
- The Women’s Cricket World Cup began two years before the first men’s Cricket World Cup.
- New Zealand’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory ended a 24-year wait for another senior ICC women’s title.
- West Indies remain the only Caribbean nation to win an ICC women’s world title.
Conclusion
The history of ICC women’s cricket has been shaped by a handful of exceptional teams, but one nation stands apart from the rest. Australia, with 15 combined Women’s ODI and T20 World Cup titles as of July 2026, have established one of the greatest dynasties in the history of team sport. Their dominance has been built on sustained investment, a world-class domestic system, and an unmatched ability to develop generation after generation of elite cricketers.
England’s five titles reflect a rich tradition stretching back to the inaugural Women’s World Cup, while New Zealand and West Indies have each enjoyed landmark triumphs that remain defining moments in their cricketing histories.
As women’s cricket continues to grow globally, the competition for future ICC trophies is becoming more intense. Emerging powers such as India and South Africa are closing the gap, but for now, Australia remain the benchmark by which every other team is measured.