All teams will take part in a single-league format, where they play the other side once before the top four advances to the semifinals. The Women’s World Cup will be played in New Zealand, with six cities hosting the games: Christchurch, Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin.

Australia, are the most successful side in the event, winning six trophies thus far, with their last win coming back in 2013. England are the second-successful team, with four titles, including the win in 2017 when they had defeated India in the final. Of the eight sides, India, Pakistan, South Africa and West Indies are yet to win the trophy even once, while this will be Bangladesh’s first appearance in the tournament.

The event begins with New Zealand taking on West Indies on March 4 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, while India begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on March 6. England play their opener against Australia on March 5.

Find the full schedule of the Women’s World Cup here.

Women’s World Cup 2022: Where to watch on TV and live streaming

In India: Star Sports will show the games live on TV, with the streaming available on Disney+ Hotstar. Matches will be telecast on Star Sports 2/2 HD, Star Sports 3 & Disney+Hotstar.

In Australia: Fox has dedicated a 24/7 channel for the Women’s World Cup – WWC channel (Fox7) and will broadcast the games on Kayo Freebies. Matches will also be telecast on Fox More+.

In the UK: Sky SportsCricket will show the Women’s World Cup live. SkyGo & SkySports YouTube will also telecast games.

In Sri Lanka: Yupp TV will broadcast the matches live in Sri Lanka, and Star Sports will show the matches on TV.

In Bangladesh: GTV will show the games live, while Rabbithole will stream the games.

In Pakistan: PTV Sports & A Sports have the rights to broadcast the World Cup. Also streamed live on PTV & ARY apps.

In New Zealand: Sky Sport will be the broadcasters, with live streaming available on SkyGo & SkyNow.

In South Africa: SuperSport will show the World Cup, while the app will allow you to stream matches.

In the US: Available on Willow TV & ESPN+.

Other locations:

Caribbean Islands

ESPN

ESPN App

South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Supersport

SuperSport app

MENA

CricLife

SwitchTV & StarzPlay

Malaysia, Singapore & Hong Kong

Astro Cricket (Astro, Singtel & NowTV)

Disney+Hotsar

Hong Kong

Astro Cricket

Now TV

Pacific Islands

TVWAN (Digicel)

Digicel App

South America

ESPN via Star Plus

Europe, SEA, South America & Afghanistan

Yupp TV