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The ICC is heralding the success of the recent women's O.D.I Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

The ICC is heralding the success of the recent women's O.D.I Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

8 November 2025

Nearly 300,000 fans watched the event in stadia, breaking the record for tournament attendance for any women's Cricket event.

The tournament also set new records for on-screen audiences across the world, with nearly 500 million viewers in India alone.

The ICC board, keen to build on the success of the event, has agreed to expand the next edition of the tournament to 10 teams, up from the eight teams featuring in 2025.

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