New Zealand gain direct entry to women's World Cup

Each team played eight three-match series - four at home and four away.

Hosts India and the other five top teams were assured of direct qualification while the bottom four get a chance to make it through a Qualifier.

Australia have won the championship with 39 points while India finished a close second with 37. England (32), South Africa (25) and Sri Lanka (22) are the other teams to have ensured direct berths to the World Cup.

Bangladesh (21), West Indies (18), Pakistan (17) and Ireland (eight) will be joined in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier by Scotland and Thailand, the two other highest ranked teams as of October 31, 2024. 

The details of the Qualifier are yet to be announced with two spots still up for grabs.