International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has sent his best wishes to the 12 nations participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament kicked off with a match between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham. Shah commended the players for their dedication, skills, and spirit, believing they will inspire fans for years to come.
New Zealand, the current titleholders, will start their campaign against West Indies in the upcoming matches. Led by all-rounder Melia Kerr, the White Ferns are eager to defend their championship. Meanwhile, West Indies, captained by Hayley Matthews, aims to recover from a recent defeat to England and upset the defending champions in their opening game.
Australia, the most successful team in the tournament’s history, will face South Africa in a challenging Group 1 encounter. The six-time champions, led by new captain Sophie Molineux, are determined to make a strong start. South Africa, ranked fifth globally, led by Laura Wolvaardt, seeks to continue its rise in women’s cricket and challenge the dominant teams in the competition.
