Women's T20 World Cup 2023 kicks off in UAE
- The Women's T20 World Cup kicked off on October 5, 2023, in Sharjah, UAE, featuring top female cricketers.
- Australia is the defending champion, competing in Group A with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand.
- The tournament aims to enhance the profile of women's cricket, with a prize pool of $2.34 million, equal to the men's tournament.
The Women's T20 World Cup commenced on October 5, 2023, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, showcasing the top female cricketers globally. The International Cricket Council aims to build on the success of the previous edition held in South Africa, despite challenges faced by the host nation, Bangladesh, due to political instability. Australia, the defending champion, is placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, while Group B features South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is optimistic about their chances, with several players having prior tournament experience. The tournament promises to be competitive, with England and South Africa also looking to make their mark. The final match is scheduled for October 20, 2023, and the ICC has announced a prize pool of $2.34 million, equal to that of the men's tournament, highlighting the growing recognition and investment in women's cricket.