2013 Women's Cricket World Cup

The 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup was the tenth Women's Cricket World Cup, hosted by India for the third time, and held from 31 January to 17 February 2013. India previously hosted the World Cup in 1978 and 1997. Australia won the tournament for the sixth time, beating West Indies by 114 runs in the final.

2013 Women's World Cup
Logo of the 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup
Dates31 January – 17 February 2013
Administrator(s)International Cricket Council
Cricket formatWomen's One-day International cricket
Tournament format(s)Group stage and knockout
Host(s)
  • India
Champions Australia (6th title)
Runners-up West Indies
Participants8
Matches25
Player of the series Suzie Bates
Most runs Suzie Bates (407)
Most wickets Megan Schutt (15)

It also marked the 40th anniversary of the inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup.

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