The Indian women’s cricket team has walked a long, winding road at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup: one filled with grit, heartbreak, and moments of sheer magic.

From their modest debut on home soil in 1978 to the heartbreak of losing the 2005 and 2017 finals, India’s story has been one of resilience against the odds.

While trophies have eluded them so far, the journey itself has been transformative. Each campaign — whether triumphant or disappointing — has built belief, expanded the game’s reach, and carved milestones in Indian sporting history.

As the 2025 World Cup unfolds on home soil, let us relive the journey of the Indian Women’s team across all editions of the Women’s ODI World Cup so far:

1973 Women’s World Cup – The Missed Beginning

India didn’t take part in the inaugural Wome

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