India set up their very first World Cup final by defeating the holders New Zealand by 40 runs at Potchefstroom

New Zealand are vying to retain the World Cup

England's men pulled off a shock defeat against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy last September

Australia booked their place in the final after shooting England out for 158 at Sedgar's Park

Australia booked their place in the final after shooting England out for 158 at Sedgar's Park

West Indies' bowlers carried on where their batsmen left off, in glorious critic-defying mood, reducing a quivering South Africa to 130 for 6 and in big trouble in the first Test in Guyana

New Zealand, England, Australia and India all posted easy wins in the third round

South Africa edged a thriller against West Indies - winning by one run - while England, India and Australia posted easier victories

After months of intense preparation, the eighth women's World Cup kicks off in South Africa and it should be a great competition - but who will be watching?

Clare Connor struck a career-best 85 not out to lead England women to a convincing 2-0 series defeat against South Africa and firmly cement their place as a strong contender for World Cup glory

South Africa completed the clean sweep as they overhauled Zimbabwe by five wickets at Port Elizabeth

England captain Clare Connor is confident that her side can lift the World Cup for a third time when they head to South Africa this month

Zimbabwe were hammered by 165 runs by South Africa in the first one-day international at the Wanderers

Jenny Thompson takes a look back at the history of the women's World Cup

Kevin Pietersen's sensational 69-ball hundred, England's fastest in one-day cricket was not enough to save England from defeat in a thrilling fifth one-day international at East London

South Africa took the lead in the seven-match one-day series with a thumping 108-run win in the fourth match at Newlands

England won the first of their seven one-day matches against South Africa by 26 runs, courtesy of the Duckworth/Lewis method, after the heavens opened at the Wanderers in Johannesburg

England's batsmen held out for the draw - and a 2-1 series win - at SuperSport Park in Centurion, after South Africa left it too late to go for victory

West Indies have announced their World Cup squad despite being hit by funding problems

South Africa have announced their World Cup squad for the forthcoming tournament in March and April in South Africa