Women's Twenty20 World Cup scheduled for 2023
Get Pumped! The Exciting Women's T20 World Cup 2023 is Almost Here!
It's time to mark your calendars, folks! The Women's T20 World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, and we couldn't be more hyped! February 10 to February 26, 2023, are the dates to remember.
Three spectacular locations will host the 23 fixtures of this thrilling event in South Africa, with the nation gearings up to build on the success of hosting a remarkable ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2003. Let's dive into the deets about these incredible venues, the Proteas, rankings, and more!
The Proteas Squad
The South African cricket team, colloquially known as the Proteas, has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2023:
- Annerie Dercksen,
- Marizanne Kapp,
- Lara Goodall,
- Ayabonga Khaka,
- Chloe Tryon,
- Nadine de Klerk,
- Shabnim Ismail,
- Tazmin Brits,
- Masabata Klaas,
- Laura Wolvaardt,
- Sinalo Jafta,
- Nonkululeko Mlaba,
- Sune Luus (c),
- Anneke Bosch,
- Delmi Tucker.
Non-traveling reserves: Micaéla Andrews, Tebogo Macheke, Tumi Sekhukhune.
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T20 Rankings
As of 31 January 2023, here's the top 10 rankings for women's T20 cricket:
- Australia
- England
- New Zealand
- India
- South Africa
- West Indies
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
T20 Venues
Boland Park - Paarl
Six games will be played at Boland Park during the group stage, featuring powerhouse teams like Australia, New Zealand, England, West Indies, India, and Sri Lanka. The first match, between Australia and New Zealand, will kick things off, followed by the White Ferns facing South Africa two days later. Three doubleheaders will take place at the venue, including a match between Australia and England on February 11 and England playing Ireland on February 19.
St. George's Park Cricket Ground - Gqeberha
Defending champions, Australia, will become quite familiar with St. George's Park as three out of four of their group's games will be played here. The action will begin on Valentine's Day with a match between Australia and Bangladesh, hoping to rally support from the passionate Gqeberha crowd, known for its brass band. Up to 19,000 spectators will attend a total of five matches during the Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
Newlands Cricket Ground - Cape Town
The winners will be crowned on February 26, 2023, at the iconic Newlands Cricket Ground, overlooking the magnificent Table Mountain. The final, opener, and both semifinals will be played here, making it one of the most sought-after venues during the tournament. The 25,000-seat stadium is expected to be packed for all 12 games it will host, including four doubleheaders during the group stage.
Wanderers Stadium - Johannesburg, and Centurion Park - Centurion (Not found in provided search results)
We couldn't find details about the additional two venues mentioned in the enrichment data as they were not part of the official tournament placements. Further research may be required to confirm the allegations.
Conclusion
SuperSport's "#HereForHer" campaign, which sees SuperSport go pink during 2023, aims to identify female talent, boost interest, and promote more female heroes in women's sports. We enthusiastically applaud this commitment to supporting women's sport and we're all the more excited for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
In 2024, the tournament will take place in the UAE with Dubai and Sharjah serving as host cities.
Be sure to check out our February 2023 Sport Preview for other exciting events planned for February. Are you new to T20 cricket? Brush up on your game rules by reading our detailed article about T20 Cricket. And don't forget to check out the Valentine's Day casino promotions running till 10 February 2023!
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- The Women's T20 World Cup 2023 will feature 23 fixtures across three gorgeous venues in South Africa, justafter the Sekhukhune region prepares for the tournament.
- The iconic Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, boasting a 25,000-seat stadium, will host the final, opener, and both semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
- It's exciting to note that the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 will see Australia, England, New Zealand, West Indies, India, and Sri Lanka playing at Boland Park in Paarl during the group stage.
