Dates | 7 – 22 March 2009 |
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Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
Cricket format | Women's One Day International |
Tournament format(s) | Group stage and knockout |
Host(s) | Australia |
Champions | England (3rd title) |
Runners-up | New Zealand |
Participants | 8 |
Matches | 25 |
Player of the series | Claire Taylor |
Most runs | Claire Taylor (324) |
Most wickets | Laura Marsh (16) |
The 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup was the ninth edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup, held in Australia from 7 to 22 March 2009.
England won the tournament, beating New Zealand in the final to claim their third World Cup title. England batter Claire Taylor was the leading run-scorer and Player of the Tournament, whilst teammate Laura Marsh was the leading wicket-taker. Australia, West Indies, India and Pakistan were eliminated at the Super Six stage, whilst South Africa and Sri Lanka were eliminated in the first round.