The International Cricket Council is all set to expand the Women’s ODI World Cup to 10 teams from the next edition, which will be played in 2029, the board announced during its meeting on Friday.

India won its first-ever global trophy in women’s cricket, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final played in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. The ICC reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s cricket, citing the success of the Women’s World Cup in India as proof of its enduring belief in the women’s game.

Almost three lakh fans attended games in stadiums, a record for any women’s cricket tournament. The event saw a surge in global viewership as well, with close to 500 million viewers in India alone.

Buoyed by this success, ICC has decided to expand the next edition of the Women

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