Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final: Australia Clinch Record-Extending 6th T20 WC Title
Australia have reinforced their status as one of the greatest teams of all time, breaking South African hearts to claim their third-consecutive T20 World Cup title, taking out the final by 19 runs in Cape Town. Australia’s previous victories came in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020.
Beth Mooney once again stood tall on the biggest stage, striking an unbeaten 74 off 53 balls to anchor Australia’s innings of 6-156 despite another fast-bowling clinic from Shabnim Ismail (2-26).
An electric atmosphere at a sold out Newlands buoyed the hosts but a brilliant 48-ball 61 from Laura Wolvaardt was not enough to for the Proteas to upset the six-time champions and create history, as they finished on 6-137.
T20 World Cup 2023 Final: Brief Highlights
Powerful knock from Beth Mooney followed by a strong bowling performance from the entire unit, guided Australia. After setting a target of 157 for victory, South Africa were restricted to 137 for six as their hopes of lifting the trophy on their maiden appearance in the final went up in smoke.
The Proteas opener Laura Wolvaardt kept the match alive till she was around, but her dismissal at 61 (48 balls) in the 17th over ended their title hopes. Australia would thank Mooney for the way she played despite losing her opening partner Alyssa Healy (18). The all-rounder rebuilt the innings in a cool and composed manner as she guided her team to 156/6 in 20 overs.
Very Special Win: Australian Skip Meg Lanning’s words
“Very special win. Incredible to be here in South Africa and play in a ground as special as this. I wasn’t really calm in the middle. The girls will tell you later. The crowd were very impressive. It was a really tough wicket and I was a little too hard on myself in the middle. Really disappointed with my outings in the first couple of games. But the team always believed in me to turn it around. The whole squad, support staff have been amazing.”
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