New Zealand hosted the seventh Women's Cricket World Cup between 29 November and 23 December 2000. The tournament featured 8 teams playing a total of 31 matches in the 50-over format. The competition structure relied on a round-robin phase followed by a knockout stage to determine the eventual winner.
The host nation claimed their first title by defeating Australia in the final. This victory brought the trophy home for New Zealand, marking a significant moment in the country's cricketing history. Australia finished the event as runners-up after a competitive run through the knockout fixtures.
Individual performances shaped the narrative of the games throughout the month. Karen Rolton finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer, accumulating a total of 393 runs. On the bowling side, Charmaine Mason proved difficult for opposing batters to face, taking a tournament-high 17 wickets.
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