1973 Women's Cricket World Cup
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The 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup was the first tournament of its kind, held two years before the first limited overs World Cup for men in 1975
. The competition was won by the hosts, England. The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed 40,000 pounds towards its costs.
England, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica were joined by an International XI
and a Young England
side in a round robin league which saw the top two teams contesting the final. England topped the group with 20 points from their six matches, including five victories and one defeat, while Australia posted 17 with four wins.
The final, held at Edgbaston
on 28 July, was distinguished by a commanding century by Enid Bakewell
of England, whose 118 formed the bedrock of England's imposing 279-3 in their 60 overs, with captain Rachel Heyhoe-Flint scoring 64. Australia were restricted by tight England bowling and fell well short of their target, scoring 187-9. The cup was presented by Princess Anne and the winning England team were hosted at a reception at 10 Downing Street by Prime Minister Edward Heath http://content.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/393261.html.
Bakewell, one of England's finest all time players, was the leading run-scorer in the competition with 264 runs while Rosalind Heggs, of Young England, headed the bowling aggregates with 12 wickets. The next World Cup was held five years later in 1978.
1975 Cricket World Cup
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. The competition was won by the hosts, England. The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed 40,000 pounds towards its costs.
England, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica were joined by an International XI
International XI women's cricket team
The International XI women's cricket team was a team that took part in two Women's Cricket World Cups. They were essentially a "best of the rest" team, including players not selected by their own countries. They took part in the 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup, finishing in fourth place, and...
and a Young England
Young England women's cricket team
The Young England women's cricket team was a team that played in the first Women's Cricket World Cup in 1973. They were an Under 25 side, playing in addition to the senior England team. They finished last in the seven team tournament, their only win coming against the International XI.-See...
side in a round robin league which saw the top two teams contesting the final. England topped the group with 20 points from their six matches, including five victories and one defeat, while Australia posted 17 with four wins.
The final, held at Edgbaston
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, also known as the County Ground or Edgbaston Stadium, is a cricket ground in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England...
on 28 July, was distinguished by a commanding century by Enid Bakewell
Enid Bakewell
Enid Bakewell played for the English women's cricket team in 12 Tests between 1968 and 1979, and in 23 one-day international matches. A right-handed bat and slow left-arm bowler, on her figures she has a strong claim to be regarded as the best all-rounder that the English women's game has produced...
of England, whose 118 formed the bedrock of England's imposing 279-3 in their 60 overs, with captain Rachel Heyhoe-Flint scoring 64. Australia were restricted by tight England bowling and fell well short of their target, scoring 187-9. The cup was presented by Princess Anne and the winning England team were hosted at a reception at 10 Downing Street by Prime Minister Edward Heath http://content.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/393261.html.
Bakewell, one of England's finest all time players, was the leading run-scorer in the competition with 264 runs while Rosalind Heggs, of Young England, headed the bowling aggregates with 12 wickets. The next World Cup was held five years later in 1978.
Points Table
| Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
 Young EnglandYoung England women's cricket team The Young England women's cricket team was a team that played in the first Women's Cricket World Cup in 1973. They were an Under 25 side, playing in addition to the senior England team. They finished last in the seven team tournament, their only win coming against the International XI.-See... |
6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |