The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 begins on February 10 in South Africa, with the hosts taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match.
The first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup took place in 2009 and this will be the eighth edition of the tournament. England won the inaugural edition by defeating New Zealand in the final by six wickets.
Australia have been the most successful team in this competition, lifting the T20 crown five times, including the last time in 2020 where they defeated India in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. They previously won it in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018.
Meg Lanning’s side will face Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in their first game on February 11, whilst last edition’s runners up, India, will face arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match on February 12.
West Indies are the other team to have won the T20 World Cup having lifted the trophy in 2016 after beating Australia in the final at Eden Gardens. Their 2023 T20 World Cup campaign will begin on February 11 against England.
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with 10 teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while Group B will include England, India, Pakistan, West Indies and Ireland.
The teams finishing in the top two positions in their respective groups will reach the semi-finals, which will be played on February 23 and February 24. The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be held at Newlands, Cape Town, on February 26.
Where to watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 live in India?
Live streaming of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be available on the Hotstar app and website.
Live telecast of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be on Star Sports network in India.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 schedule and fixtures
|
Date |
Match |
Group |
Venue |
|
February 10, 2023 |
South Africa vs Sri Lanka |
A |
Cape Town |
|
February 11, 2023 |
West Indies vs England |
B |
Paarl |
|
February 11, 2023 |
Australia vs New Zealand |
A |
Paarl |
|
February 12, 2023 |
India vs Pakistan |
B |
Cape Town |
|
February 12, 2023 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
A |
Cape Town |
|
February 13, 2023 |
Ireland vs England |
B |
Paarl |
|
February 13, 2023 |
South Africa vs New Zealand |
A |
Paarl |
|
February 14, 2023 |
Australia vs Bangladesh |
A |
Gqeberha |
|
February 15, 2023 |
West Indies vs India |
B |
Cape Town |
|
February 15, 2023 |
Pakistan vs Ireland |
B |
Cape Town |
|
February 16, 2023 |
Sri Lanka vs Australia |
A |
Gqeberha |
|
February 17, 2023 |
New Zealand vs Bangladesh |
A |
Cape Town |
|
February 17, 2023 |
West Indies vs Ireland |
B |
Cape Town |
|
February 18, 2023 |
England vs India |
B |
Gqeberha |
|
February 18, 2023 |
South Africa vs Australia |
A |
Gqeberha |
|
February 19, 2023 |
Pakistan vs West Indies |
B |
Paarl |
|
February 19, 2023 |
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
A |
Paarl |
|
February 20, 2023 |
India vs Ireland |
B |
Gqeberha |
|
February 21, 2023 |
England vs Pakistan |
B |
Cape Town |
|
February 21, 2023 |
South Africa vs Bangladesh |
A |
Cape Town |
|
February 23, 2023 |
Semi Final 1 |
Cape Town |
|
|
February 24, 2023 |
Semi Final 2 |
Cape Town |
|
|
February 26, 2023 |
Final |
Cape Town |
*February 24, February 25 are reserve days for the semifinals, and February 27 is the reserve day for the final.
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