The fifth Women's Cricket World Cup took place in England from 20 July to 1 August 1993. Eight teams participated in this 60-over One Day International tournament, which utilized a round-robin format followed by playoffs to determine the winner. The event spanned 29 matches in total.
England emerged as the champions, securing their second title of the competition. They defeated New Zealand in the final to claim the trophy. This showdown at Lord's attracted 4,500 spectators, including the United Kingdom's prime minister, John Major, and received live coverage on the BBC.
The final saw significant media attention, earning front-page and back-page space in major national newspapers. This coverage was unique at the time and prompted comparisons to the performance of the English men's team, which had recently lost the 1993 Ashes series. The tournament management by the Women's Cricket Association drew both praise and criticism during this period of heightened visibility.
Individual players stood out throughout the tournament. Jan Brittin led the scoring charts with 416 runs. Meanwhile, Karen Smithies and Julie Harris shared the top spot for bowling, each finishing the competition with 15 wickets.
