They finished last in the seven-team tournament, their only win coming against International XI.

Young England was formed to compete in the 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup, "making up the numbers" along with International XI after South Africa was not invited due to apartheid.

[3][4] Young England's first match of the tournament was against Australia, in which they were bowled out for just 57 and lost by 7 wickets.

Young England batter Geraldine Davies made 65, whilst Julia Greenwood and Rosalind Heggs took 3 wickets apiece.

[11] Young England bowler Rosalind Heggs was the leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 12 wickets at an average of 14.91.