The final was contested between India and South Africa, with India winning by 1 wicket.[2] Along with the two finalists, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan also qualified for the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup.[3] As well as the four qualifiers for the Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh and Ireland kept their ODI status until 2021 by virtue of them reaching the Super Six stage of the tournament.[3]
Ten teams participated – Bangladesh and Ireland qualified automatically by virtue of having One Day International (ODI) status, while the other eight teams included the bottom four teams of the 2014–16 ICC Women's Championship and the four winners of the regional qualifiers. The top four teams at the World Cup Qualifier qualified for the World Cup.[4]
The ten teams at the tournament were initially divided into two groups of five. The top three teams from each group progressed to the Super Six stage, and also earned ODI status until the next World Cup. The top four teams from the Super Six stage qualified for the World Cup, although there was still be a final to determine the overall winner of the World Cup Qualifier.[1] In December 2016 the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the fixtures and format for the tournament.[19]
South Africa Women won the toss and elected to field.
Mithali Raj (Ind) became the second player to make 5,500 runs in WODIs.[22]
Dane van Niekerk (SA) became the seventh player to reach 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in WODIs. She also became the first player for South Africa to take 100 wickets in WODIs.[23]