Women cricket - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Women's cricket has been played since the 18th century, with the first recorded match taking place in 1745 in Surrey, England.
- 2. The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in 1973 in England, with England emerging as the champions.
- 3. The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially recognized women's cricket in 2005, leading to the establishment of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in 2009.
- 4. The Women's Cricket World Cup is held every four years, with the last edition taking place in 2017 in England, where the host nation emerged as the champions.
- 5. The Women's T20 World Cup is also held every four years, with the last edition taking place in 2020 in Australia, where the hosts emerged as the champions.
- 6. Australia is the most successful team in Women's Cricket World Cup history, having won the tournament a record six times.
- 7. The current top-ranked women's cricket team in the world is Australia, followed by England and India.
- 8. Women's cricket has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with more countries investing in developing their women's cricket teams.
- 9. Some of the top women cricketers in the world include Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Smriti Mandhana (India), and Sophie Devine (New Zealand).
- 10. The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia and the Kia Super League in England are some of the top domestic T20 leagues for women cricketers, providing a platform for players to showcase their talent.