The eighth Women's Cricket World Cup took place in South Africa between 22 March and 10 April 2005. Eight teams competed in the tournament, playing a total of 31 matches in the 50-over ODI format. This event featured a combination of round-robin and knockout stages to determine the final standings.
Australia claimed their fifth title by defeating India in the final. After winning the toss, the Australian side chose to bat first on their way to securing the championship. The Indian team finished as the runners-up for the tournament.
Individual performances shaped the competition throughout the month. Charlotte Edwards led all players with 280 runs scored. Meanwhile, Neetu David proved to be the most effective bowler, taking 20 wickets. Karen Rolton earned the title of player of the series for her contributions.
Matches were held across South Africa, marking the first time the country hosted this event. The format required teams to navigate both group play and sudden-death scenarios to reach the closing stages of the competition.
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