2023 Women's T20 World Cup: Australia's Eighth Title and a Packed Cape Town Final
Australia won the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, defeating South Africa in a final watched by a record crowd at Newlands in Cape Town.
The 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup
The 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup was held in South Africa from February to March 2023. The tournament featured 10 nations divided into two groups of five, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The event was hosted across Newlands (Cape Town), St George's Park (Gqeberha), and Boland Park (Paarl) — marking the first Women's T20 World Cup held in South Africa.
The Record Crowd at Newlands
The 2023 Women's T20 World Cup final between Australia and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town was watched by a record crowd of approximately 23,000 — the largest attendance for a Women's T20 World Cup final. South Africa's presence in the final attracted massive local support, and the electric atmosphere in Cape Town gave the match the feel of a genuine major sporting final. The record crowd demonstrated the growing popularity of women's cricket in major markets.
Australia's Dominance and Title
Australia defeated South Africa by 19 runs in the final to claim their eighth Women's T20 World Cup title — the most successful team in the competition's history by a considerable margin. Australia are the benchmark of women's T20 cricket globally, combining outstanding individual talent (Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, Alana King) with the deepest squad depth in women's cricket.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup?
Australia won the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands, Cape Town.
What was significant about the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup final?
The 2023 final at Newlands set a record crowd for a Women's T20 World Cup final (approximately 23,000) and was hosted in South Africa — demonstrating the growth of women's cricket in new markets.