1973 Women's Cricket World Cup was the first tournament of its kind, held two years before the first limited overs World Cup for men in
1975 <unk> <unk> The competition was won by the hosts, England.<unk> The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed £40,000 towards its costs.<unk> The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward, who contributed £40,000 towards its costs.