TheYoung England women's cricket team was a team that played in the1973 Women's Cricket World Cup. They were an Under 25 side, playing in addition to the seniorEngland team. They finished last in the seven-team tournament, their only win coming againstInternational XI.
Young England's first match of the tournament was againstAustralia, in which they were bowled out for just 57 and lost by 7 wickets.[5] They also lost their second game, againstJamaica, by 23 runs.[6] They gained their first win of the tournament in their third match, posting 165/7 from their 60 overs against International XI before restricting their opposition to 151/8 to win by 14 runs. Young England batterGeraldine Davies made 65, whilstJulia Greenwood andRosalind Heggs took 3 wickets apiece.[7] This would prove to be Young England's only win of the tournament, however, as they went on to lose toTrinidad and Tobago,England, andNew Zealand in their final three matches.[8][9][10] Overall, the side finished bottom of the seven-team group.[11] Young England bowler Rosalind Heggs was the leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 12 wickets at an average of 14.91.[12]
Australia atDean Park Cricket Ground,Bournemouth; 23 June 1973
New Zealand atThe Saffrons,Eastbourne; 21 July 1973
England
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago