ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Warm-up Matches 2021/22

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Warm-up Matches

These fixtures serve as a preparatory phase for the premier One Day International global championship for women's cricket. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the warm-up matches are unofficial and do not count toward official records. They provide teams with competitive practice before the main event. The main tournament was first held in 1973 in England. The ICC runs the competition, having taken over from the International Women's Cricket Council following a merger in 2005. The championship is distinct from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which utilizes the Twenty20 format and operates on a biennial cycle. The primary World Cup occurs every four years.

The 2025 edition hosted by India featured eight teams competing in a single round-robin group stage. The top four sides advanced to semi-finals and a final, resulting in a total of 31 matches. Australia holds the record for the most titles with seven wins. In the 2025 final, India defeated South Africa to claim the championship. Qualification for the tournament relies on the ICC Women's Championship rankings. Teams positioned at the top of the rankings secure automatic places in the finals. Lower-ranked nations must enter a qualifier tournament to earn their spots. There is no formal promotion or relegation system within the structure of the World Cup itself. However, lower-ranked teams face the challenge of competing in qualifiers to reach the main stage. The warm-up matches allow these participating sides to settle into form. The 2021 series involved New Zealand Women, West Indies Women, Pakistan Women, Australia Women, England Women, and Bangladesh Women. These games offer a chance for players to test strategies without the pressure of official standings. The ICC oversees all aspects of the competition, ensuring consistency across international venues.