Fifty years after the first Women’s World Cup, India are champions.

This episode of Cricktake dives into the 2025 Women’s World Cup - the richest and most-watched edition ever. From Mandira Bedi’s sponsorship in 2005 to India’s record-breaking chase and South Africa’s fearless run, we explore the power shifts that redefined women’s cricket.

00:00 – Intro: 50 years since 1975 and the most watched Women’s World Cup ever

02:18 – Segment 1: In The Middle – Power shifts and turning points

02:33 – South Africa’s journey: fearless, emotional and unbreakable

16:05 – Australia’s journey: human this time but still formidable

25:00 – India’s journey: historic, emotional and full of belief

42:35 – England’s journey: underwhelming, senior heavy and looking for renewal

45:05 – Pakistan’s journey: gritty, improving and finding rhythm

47:00 – Sri Lanka and New Zealand: flashes of brilliance lost to rain

47:55 – Segment 2: What’s Next – the future of women’s cricket and its new power map