2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
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The 2023 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup was the first edition of the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, hosted by South Africa in 2023.[1][2] The tournament was moved from its original slot at the end of 2021 to January 2023 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4] Sixteen teams competed in the tournament, initially divided into four groups.[5]
Dates | 14 January ā 29 January 2023 |
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Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
Cricket format | Limited-overs (20 overs) |
Tournament format(s) | Group stage & Knockout |
Host(s) | South Africa |
Champions | India (1st title) |
Runners-up | England |
Participants | 16 |
Matches | 41 |
Player of the series | Grace Scrivens |
Most runs | Shweta Sehrawat (297) |
Most wickets | Maggie Clark (12) |
Official website | ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup |
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India, England, Australia and New Zealand progressed to the semi-finals of the competition. In the semi-finals, India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets and England beat Australia by 3 runs. The final took place on 29 January 2023 at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, and saw India beat England by 7 wickets to become the inaugural champions of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.[6]