The Australian women‘s national cricket team captained by Meg Lanning won the 8th edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) World Cup 2023 by defeating South Africa women’s team captained by Sune Luus by 19 runs in the finals held in the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa.
- This marks the 6th and third consecutive ICC Women’s T20I World Cup title of Australia. Australia previously won the title in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2020.
- ICC women’s T20I World Cup 2023 was hosted by South Africa from 10th to 26th February 2023.
- The tournament was held at 3 venues in three cities of SA viz. Newlands Cricket Ground (Cape Town), St George’s Park (Gqeberha), and Boland Park (Paarl).
About ICC Women’s T20I World Cup:
i.The ICC Women’s T20I World Cup is the biennial international championship for women’s Twenty20 International cricket.
ii.The 1st edition of the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup was held in 2009 in England.
iii.2023 Women’s T20I World Cup marks the 8th edition of the tournament.
- Bangladesh is set to host the 9th edition in 2024 and England is set to host the 2026 tournament.
- The number of teams in the 2026 tournament will also increase to 12.
Points to be noted:
i.Ashleigh Gardener of Australia is named as Player of the series for her stunning all-round efforts during the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup 2023 and Beth Mooney of Australia was named the player of the match in the finals for her unbeaten 74 off 53 balls.
ii.With this Australian Skipper Meg Lanning become the only cricket captain to win five ICC titles, surpassing fellow Australian Ricky Ponting in the process.
- She has won four T20I World Cup titles – in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 – and the 2022 ODI (One Day International) World Cup while Ricky Ponting won the 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cup and the 2006 as well as the 2009 Champions Trophy crowns.
Table showing Key Highlights of Tournament:
| Prize money | US$2,450,000 |
| Participants | 10 |
| Matches | 23 |
| Player of the series | Ashleigh Gardner of Australia |
| Most runs | Laura Wolvaardt (230) of SA |
| Most wickets | Sophie Ecclestone (11) of England |
| Highest Score | Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (102) of Pakistan |
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About Australia:
Prime Minister– Anthony Albanese
Capital– Canberra
Currency– Australian Dollar
