The Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023 just concluded, with Australia successfully defending their title. The team led by Meg Lanning won the match against South Africa in Newlands Cape Town by a margin of just 19 runs. On the back of Beth Mooney’s batting prowess, Australia was able to set a huge score. Laura Wolvaardt gave it her all and came very close, but it wasn’t meant to be. In this listicle, we will take a look back at some of the top moments from the Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023.
#5 Renuka Thakur’s five-wicket haul
Renuka Thakur (Source: Twitter)
When Renuka Thakur of India faced England in a must-win game for both sides, it eventually turned out to be the entire English batting unit versus the swing bowler. Renuka plugged a gaping hole in the English batting order on her own, taking key wickets in the top and middle orders. Here excellent swing and seam movement off the surface annoyed the English batters as they crumbled against her.
