1973 Women's Cricket World Cup
Dates | 20 June – 28 July 1973 |
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Administrator(s) | International Women's Cricket Council |
Cricket format | Women's One Day International (60-over) |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
Host(s) | England |
Champions | England[1] (1st title) |
Runners-up | Australia |
Participants | 7 |
Matches | 21 |
Most runs | Enid Bakewell (264) |
Most wickets | (YE) Rosalind Heggs (12) |
1978 → |
The 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup was the inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup, held in England between 20 June and 28 July 1973. It was the first tournament of its kind, held two years before the first limited overs World Cup for men in 1975. The competition was won by the hosts, England.[2] The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed £40,000 towards its costs.
England, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica were joined by an International XI and a Young England side in a round robin league which saw the top team win the World Cup. England topped the group with 20 points from their six matches, including five victories and one defeat, while Australia were runners up posting 17 points with four wins.[3]
The final round robin match, held at Edgbaston on 28 July, was distinguished by a commanding century by Enid Bakewell of England, whose 118 formed the bedrock of England's imposing 279/3 in their 60 overs, with captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint scoring 64. Australia were restricted by tight England bowling and fell well short of their target, scoring 187/9. The cup was presented by Princess Anne and the winning England team were hosted at a reception at 10 Downing Street by Prime Minister Edward Heath.[4]
Bakewell, one of England's finest all time players, was the leading run-scorer in the competition with 264 runs while Rosalind Heggs, of Young England, was the leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets. The next World Cup was held five years later in 1978.
Standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts |
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1 | England | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
2 | Australia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
3 | New Zealand | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
4 | International XI | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
5 | Trinidad and Tobago | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
6 | Jamaica | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
7 | Young England | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Matches
New Zealand vs Jamaica
20 June 1973 Scorecard |
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- No toss.
- No play possible due to rain.
Australia vs Young England
23 June 1973 Scorecard |
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- Young England won the toss and elected to bat.
- Anne Gordon, Bev Wilson, Dawn Rae, Elaine Bray, Jackie Potter, Margaret Jennings, Miriam Knee, Patsy May, Tina Macpherson, Wendy Blunsden, Yvonne Golland (Aus), Jacqueline Court, Julia Greenwood, Katherine Brown, Lynne Green, Lynne Read, Margaret Wilks, Megan Lear, Rosalind Heggs, Shirley Ellis and Susan Goatman (YE) all made their WODI debuts.
- Tina Macpherson took the first 5-wicket haul in Women's ODI cricket.
England vs International XI
23 June 1973 Scorecard |
v | International XI 123/8 (60 overs) | |
Lynne Thomas 134 |
- England won the toss and elected to bat.
- Lynne Thomas, Enid Bakewell, Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Chris Watmough, June Stephenson, Jill Cruwys, Lesley Clifford, Sue Hilliam, Mary Pilling, Shirley Hodges, Pamela Mather (Eng), Audrey Disbury, Lynette Smith, Trish McKelvey, Sue Rattray, Margaret Jude, Eileen Badham, Donna Carmino, Betty McDonald, Wendy Williams and Paulette Lynch (Int XI) all made their WODI debuts.
- Lynne Thomas scored the first century in Women's ODI cricket.
New Zealand vs Trinidad & Tobago
23 June 1973 Scorecard |
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- Trinidad & Tobago won the toss and elected to field.
- Barb Bevege, Bev Brentnall, Carol Marett, Glenys Page, Jenny Olson, Jill Saulbrey, Jos Burley, Judi Doull, Lynda Prichard, Maureen Peters, Shirley Cowles (NZ), Beverly Browne, Christine Jacobson, Emelda Noreiga, Jane Joseph, Janice Moses, Jasmine Sammy, Joyce Demmin, Louise Browne, Maureen Phillips, Menota Tekah and Nora St. Rose (T&T) all made their WODI debuts.
Trinidad & Tobago vs Australia
30 June 1973 Scorecard |
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Australia won by 7 wickets Tring Park Cricket Club Ground, Tring Umpires: Margaret Loomes (Eng) and May Howard (Eng) |
- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
- Raelee Thompson (Aus), Florence Douglas, Merlyn Edwards and Jeanette James (T&T) all made their WODI debuts.
New Zealand vs International XI
30 June 1973 Scorecard |
v | International XI 140/8 (59.5 overs) | |
Judi Doull 42 Wendy Williams 3/20 (12 overs) |
International XI won by 2 wickets Queen's Park, Chesterfield Umpires: Anne Flann (Eng) and Peg Culver (Eng) |
- International XI won the toss and elected to field.
- Pamela Crain (Int XI), Liz Allan, Jackie Lord and Ethna Rouse (NZ) all made their WODI debuts.
Jamaica vs Young England
30 June 1973 Scorecard |
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Jamaica won by 23 runs Gore Court, Sittingbourne Umpires: Jane Ayres (Eng) and Veronica Reichwald (Eng) |
- Young England won the toss and elected to field.
- Evelyn Bogle, Dorrett Davis, Elaine Emmanual, Peggy Fairweather, Yolande Geddes-Hall, Dorothy Hobson, Vivalyn Latty-Scott, Loretta McIntosh, Madge Stewart, Yvonne Oldfield, Grace Williams (Jam), Geraldine Davies and Glynis Hullah (YE) all made their WODI debuts.
Jamaica vs Trinidad & Tobago
4 July 1973 Scorecard |
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Grace Williams 29 Jane Joseph 2/14 (9.5 overs) |
Trinidad & Tobago won by 2 wickets Ealing Cricket Club Ground, Ealing Umpires: Anne Flann (Eng) and Elizabeth Riley (Eng) |
- Jamaica won the toss and elected to field.
- Audrey McInnis (Jam) made her WODI debut.
Australia vs New Zealand
7 July 1973 Scorecard |
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- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
England vs Jamaica
7 July 1973 Scorecard |
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- Jamaica won the toss and elected to field.
- Match reduced to 49 overs per side due to rain.
Young England vs International XI
7 July 1973 Scorecard |
v | International XI 151/8 (60 overs) | |
Young England won by 14 runs Manor Fields, Bletchley Umpires: Peg Culver (Eng) and Veronica Reichwald (Eng) |
- International XI won the toss and elected to field.
- Cathy Garlick (Int XI) and Julia Lloyd (YE) both made their WODI debuts.
Australia vs Jamaica
11 July 1973 Scorecard |
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Margaret Jennings 36 Peggy Fairweather 2/40 (12 overs) |
Australia won by 77 runs Clifton Park Ground, York Umpires: Elizabeth Riley (Eng) and Margaret Loomes (Eng) |
- Jamaica won the toss and elected to field.
- Lorraine Hill (Aus) and Hyacinth Flemmings (Jam) both made their WODI debuts.
New Zealand vs England
14 July 1973 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 11 runs (revised target) The Maer Ground, Exmouth Umpires: Jane Ayres (Eng) and Peg Culver (Eng) |
- England won the toss and elected to field.
- Match reduced to 35 overs per side due to rain.
- Further rain curtailed England's innings after 15 overs; target calculated using average run rate method was 46 runs from 15 overs.
- Kay Green (Eng) made her WODI debut.
Jamaica vs International XI
14 July 1973 Scorecard |
v | International XI 163/5 (55.4 overs) | |
International XI won by 5 wickets Ivanhoe Cricket Club, Kirby Muxloe Umpires: Esme Irwin (Eng) and Sheila Hill (Eng) |
- International XI won the toss and elected to field.
Young England vs Trinidad & Tobago
14 July 1973 Scorecard |
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Rosalind Heggs 17 Jane Joseph 3/7 (10 overs) |
- Young England won the toss and elected to bat.
England vs Young England
18 July 1973 Scorecard |
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England won by 49 runs (revised target) Valentines Park, Ilford Umpires: Jane Ayres (Eng) and May Howard (Eng) |
- Young England won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain reduced Young England's chase to 39 overs; target calculated using average run rate method was 152 runs from 39 overs.
- Heather Dewdney and Jane Gough (Eng) both made their WODI debuts.
International XI vs Trinidad & Tobago
18 July 1973 Scorecard |
v | International XI 117/3 (42.2 overs) | |
- International XI won the toss and elected to field.
- Valerie Farrell (Int XI) made her WODI debut.
Trinidad & Tobago vs England
20 July 1973 Scorecard |
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Jane Joseph 21 June Stephenson 3/4 (8 overs) |
England won by 8 wickets Wolverhampton Cricket Club Ground, Wolverhampton Umpires: Elizabeth Riley (Eng) and Peg Culver (Eng) |
- Trinidad & Tobago won the toss and elected to bat.
International XI vs Australia
21 July 1973 Scorecard |
International XI 5/1 (4.4 overs) | v | |
- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
- No further play possible due to rain.
- Wendy Weir (Aus) made her WODI debut.
Young England vs New Zealand
21 July 1973 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 3 wickets The Saffrons, Eastbourne Umpires: Sheila Hill (Eng) and Veronica Reichwald (Eng) |
- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
England v Australia
21 July 1973 Scorecard |
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England won by 92 runs Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham Umpires: Jane Ayres (Eng) and Sheila Hill (Eng) |
- England won the toss and elected to bat.
Statistics
Most runs
Player[n 1] | Team | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 100s | 50s |
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Enid Bakewell | England | 6 | 4 | 264 | 88.00 | 118 | 2 | 0 |
Lynne Thomas | England | 5 | 4 | 263 | 87.66 | 134 | 1 | 1 |
Rachael Heyhoe Flint | England | 6 | 6 | 257 | 85.66 | 114 | 1 | 1 |
Jackie Potter | Australia | 6 | 5 | 167 | 83.50 | 57 | 0 | 2 |
Vivalyn Latty-Scott | Jamaica | 5 | 5 | 168 | 33.60 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
Geraldine Davies | Young England | 5 | 5 | 157 | 31.40 | 65 | 0 | 2 |
Louise Browne | Trinidad and Tobago | 6 | 6 | 150 | 30.00 | 50* | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets
Player[n 2] | Team | Matches | Balls | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 4wi |
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Rosalind Heggs | Young England | 6 | 340 | 12 | 14.91 | 3.15 | 3/16 | 0 |
Tina Macpherson | Australia | 5 | 253 | 9 | 11.00 | 2.34 | 5/14 | 1 |
Julia Greenwood | Young England | 5 | 310 | 9 | 13.66 | 2.38 | 3/21 | 0 |
Mary Pilling | England | 6 | 354 | 9 | 10.22 | 1.55 | 2/6 | 0 |
Glynis Hullah | Young England | 5 | 307 | 8 | 14.62 | 2.28 | 4/8 | 1 |
Nora St Rose | Trinidad and Tobago | 6 | 396 | 8 | 10.25 | 1.24 | 3/16 | 0 |
June Stephenson | England | 6 | 270 | 7 | 13.42 | 2.08 | 3/4 | 0 |
Notes
References
- ^ "The inside story of cricket's first World Cup". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Women's World Cup 1973". CricketArchive. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2009.(subscription required)
- ^ "Women's World Cup 1973 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2009. (subscription required)
- ^ "Winning it in front of a Royal". Cricinfo. ESPN Sports Media. 4 May 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Batting and Fielding in Women's World Cup 1973 (Ordered by Average)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "Bowling in Women's World Cup 1973 (Ordered by Average)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
External links
- Results - Women's World Cup 1973 ESPN Cricinfo
- RNZ: New Zealand set to host women's Cricket World Cup 49 years after the first one – includes discussion of 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup from a New Zealand perspective
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