South Africa will host the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 and ICC Women’s T20 World Cups; there will be five venues across four provinces.
South Africa (23 August 2022) – South Africa will be playing host to the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 and ICC Women’s T20 World Cups in 2023! This is very exciting cricket news and yet another nod towards our beautiful country as a host country for significant sporting events.
The cricketing events will see an influx of sporting enthusiasts visiting South Africa, which always leads to extended tourism as there is so much on offer in South Africa. From the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape to the white sand beaches of Cape Town, let’s not forget the bush getaways just over in Mpumalanga or the stunning dry karoo just on the Western Cape’s doorstep.
Cricket South Africa shared a breakdown of venues that will play host to the international sporting teams. The venues are spread across four provinces. They are as follows:
- JB Marks Oval – Potchefstroom, North West
- Willowmoore Park – Benoni, Gauteng
- Boland Park – Paarl, Western Cape
- Newlands Cricket Grounds – Newlands, Western Cape
- St Georges Park – Gquberha, Eastern Cape
Your host cities for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 and ICC Women’s T20 World Cups 🏏 pic.twitter.com/wPDYdXJpiJ
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) August 22, 2022
The city of Cape Town is becoming a premier sporting destination, having been selected for several upcoming world cup events, including the Netball World Cup and the Masters Hockey World Cup.
“Cape Town’s inclusion as a host city is a glowing endorsement and confidence in our ability to host successful major international events.
Our officials look forward to working with Cricket South Africa and the International Cricket Council to ensure that we put together a memorable tournament for cricket lovers.” – Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor
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