UPSC Prelims 2026: India’s women’s cricket team created history by winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time. This victory can be a very important topic in current affairs for the candidates preparing for UPSC 2026. Know 5 important facts related to this.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Current Affairs: India’s women’s cricket team has created history. For the first time, Team India has brought glory to the country in the whole world by winning the title of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. This historic match was played against South Africa on Sunday, 2 November 2025 at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. With the victory, India won the World Cup trophy. This victory is very important not only from sports point of view but also for UPSC candidates. Because topics related to women’s cricket and ICC have already been asked in UPSC Prelims and Mains exam. In such a situation, there is every possibility that questions related to this will appear in the UPSC exam of 2026. Know 5 such facts which the candidates preparing for UPSC must remember.
Who is the governing body of women’s cricket?
Women’s cricket is overseen by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is the global body of both men’s and women’s cricket, which controls all three formats, Test, ODI and T20 International. Earlier there was a separate organization of women’s cricket which was called International Women’s Cricket Council (IWCC). In the year 2005, IWCC merged with ICC and since then women’s cricket also came under ICC.
When was the Women’s Cricket World Cup held for the first time?
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (ODI) was first held in 1973.
Which are the major ICC tournaments of women’s cricket?
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (ODI): It was first held in 1973, i.e. 2 years before the Men’s World Cup.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: This tournament started in 2009 and takes place every two years.
ICC Women’s Championship: This league format competition, which started in 2014, decides World Cup qualification.
Upcoming tournaments of Indian women’s cricket team
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Will be held in England.
Women’s ODI World Cup 2029: Will happen in India.
How has been the performance of the Indian women’s team so far in the World Cup?
Indian women’s team has performed brilliantly in the World Cup many times, but this time in 2025, Team India has become the world champion for the first time. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had important contributions in this historic victory of India.
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Which women cricketers were in the Women’s World Cup 2025 winning team?
The key players of the team were Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaur, Shri Charni and Renuka Singh Thakur. Apart from this, Tejal Hasbanis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani and Sayali Satghare were the reserve players. The command of the team in this World Cup was in the hands of head coach Amol Muzumdar.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 can be an important topic for UPSC 2026
This topic can be very important for UPSC Prelims 2026. Many questions related to the Women’s World Cup can be asked in this exam. Questions can be asked on the governing body of women’s cricket (ICC) and its history. The question may arise over the year of the first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (1973) or India’s first win (2025). This topic fits in the Current Affairs and Sports in India section of UPSC.
How to prepare for sports questions in UPSC Prelims
UPSC aspirants should read the history and structure of ICC carefully. Memorize information about India women’s cricket history and key players. Keep revising recent sports current affairs regularly.
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