1973 Women's Cricket World Cup
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Dates | 20 June – 28 July 1973 |
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Administrator(s) | IWCC |
Cricket format | ODI (60-over) |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
Host(s) | ![]() |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Participants | 7 |
Matches | 21 |
Most runs | ![]() |
Most wickets | ![]() |
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.[1] The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed £40,000 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 team win the World Cup. England topped the group with 20 points from their six matches, including five victories and one defeat, while Australia were runners up posting 17 points with four wins.[2]
The final round robin match, 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.[3]
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.
Competition[]
Standings[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts |
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1 | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
2 | ![]() |
6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
3 | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
4 | International XI | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
5 | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
6 | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
7 | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Matches[]
New Zealand vs Jamaica[]
Australia vs Young England[]
23 June 1973
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- Anne Gordon, Bev Wilson, Dawn Rae, Elaine Bray, Jackie Potter, Margaret Jennings, Miriam Knee, Patsy May, Tina Macpherson, Wendy Blunsden, Yvonne Golland (AUS), Jacqueline Court, Julia Greenwood, Katherine Brown, Lynne Green, Lynne Read, Margaret Wilks, Megan Lear, Rosalind Heggs, Shirley Ellis and Susan Goatman (Young ENG) made their WODI debut.
- Tina Macpherson took first 5-wicket haul in Women's ODI cricket.
England vs International XI[]
23 June 1973
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International XI
123/8 (60 overs) | |
Lynne Thomas 134
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- Lynne Thomas, Enid Bakewell, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, Chris Watmough, June Stephenson, Jill Cruwys, Lesley Clifford, Sue Hilliam, Mary Pilling, Shirley Hodges, Pamela Mather (ENG), Audrey Disbury, Lynette Smith, Trish McKelvey, Sue Rattray, Margaret Jude, Eileen Badham, Donna Carmino, Betty McDonald, Wendy Williams and Paulette Lynch (International XI) made their WODI debut.
- Lynne Thomas scored first century in Women's ODI cricket.
New Zealand vs Trinidad & Tobago[]
23 June 1973
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- Barb Bevege, Bev Brentnall, Carol Marett, Glenys Page, Jenny Olson, Jill Saulbrey, Jos Burley, Judi Doull, Lynda Prichard, Maureen Peters, Shirley Cowles (NZ), Beverly Browne, Christine Jacobson, Emelda Noreiga, Jane Joseph, Janice Moses, Jasmine Sammy, Joyce Demmin, Louise Browne, Maureen Phillips, Menota Tekah and Nora St Rose (T&T) made their WODI debut.
Trinidad & Tobago vs Australia[]
New Zealand vs International XI[]
Jamaica vs England[]
Jamaica vs Trinidad & Tobago[]
Australia vs New Zealand[]
England vs Jamaica[]
Young England vs International XI[]
Australia vs Jamaica[]
New Zealand vs England[]
Jamaica vs International XI[]
Young England vs Trinidad & Tobago[]
England vs Young England[]
International XI vs Trinidad & Tobago[]
Trinidad & Tobago vs England[]
International XI vs Australia[]
Young England vs New Zealand[]
England vs Australia[]
Statistics[]
Batting averages[]
Player[n 1] | Team | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 100s | 50s |
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Enid Bakewell | ![]() |
6 | 4 | 264 | 88.00 | 118 | 2 | 0 |
Lynne Thomas | ![]() |
5 | 4 | 263 | 87.66 | 134 | 1 | 1 |
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint | ![]() |
6 | 6 | 257 | 85.66 | 114 | 1 | 1 |
Jackie Potter | ![]() |
6 | 5 | 167 | 83.50 | 57 | 0 | 2 |
Vivalyn Latty-Scott | ![]() |
5 | 5 | 168 | 33.60 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
Geraldine Davies | ![]() |
5 | 5 | 157 | 31.40 | 65 | 0 | 2 |
Louise Browne | ![]() |
6 | 6 | 150 | 30.00 | 50* | 0 | 1 |
Bowling averages[]
Player[n 2] | Team | Matches | Balls | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 4wi |
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Mary Pilling | ![]() |
6 | 354 | 9 | 10.22 | 1.55 | 2/6 | 0 |
Nora St Rose | ![]() |
6 | 396 | 8 | 10.25 | 1.24 | 3/16 | 0 |
Tina Macpherson | ![]() |
5 | 253 | 9 | 11.00 | 2.34 | 5/14 | 1 |
June Stephenson | ![]() |
6 | 270 | 7 | 13.42 | 2.08 | 3/4 | 0 |
Julia Greenwood | ![]() |
5 | 310 | 9 | 13.66 | 2.38 | 3/21 | 0 |
Glynis Hullah | ![]() |
5 | 307 | 8 | 14.62 | 2.28 | 4/8 | 1 |
Rosalind Heggs | ![]() |
6 | 340 | 12 | 14.91 | 3.15 | 3/16 | 0 |
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ "Women's World Cup 1973". CricketArchive. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2009.(subscription required)
- ^ "Women's World Cup 1973 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2009. (subscription required)
- ^ "Winning it in front of a Royal". Cricinfo. ESPN Sports Media. 4 May 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Batting and Fielding in Women's World Cup 1973 (Ordered by Average)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "Bowling in Women's World Cup 1973 (Ordered by Average)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
External links[]
- Results - Women's World Cup 1973 ESPN Cricinfo
- 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup
- Women's Cricket World Cup tournaments
- 1973 in women's cricket
- International women's cricket competitions in England
- 1973 in English cricket
- June 1973 sports events in the United Kingdom
- July 1973 sports events in the United Kingdom