How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

Test Match Special

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Cricket, Sports News, News, Sports

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🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Alison Mitchell looks back at the 1997 Women's World Cup, with Australia sealing their fourth title at the tournament held in India. New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley talks of her memories of the competiton, winning player of the match in the final despite being on the losing side in 1997.

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1:02.0	Hello, this is Alison Mitchell with a special episode of the TMS podcast. In this show, we'll be looking back at the 1997 Women's World Cup held in India, where an estimated 60,000 packed into Eden Gardens to watch the final that didn't even involve India. The sixth edition of the tournament saw Australia win their fourth title.
1:06.0	I'll be joined by a player of the match from the final, New Zealand great Debbie Hockleyley to reflect on the events and hear what it was like to have a crowd cheering like they were rock stars.
1:16.6	You're listening to the TMS podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live.
1:21.9	Debbie Hockley, great to be speaking to you.
1:24.6	What's your overall sentiments if you look back on that 1997 World Cup?
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