Women’s cricket breaks new ground with impressive turnout in UAE for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

With 91,030 spectators, a remarkable 30% increase over the previous edition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was a historic occasion for women's cricket.

21,457 spectators attended the exciting final between South Africa and New Zealand on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, a record 68% increase over the previous final in South Africa. Strong support was also shown for the group stages and semi-finals, with 69,573 spectators—a 21% increase over the previous edition—underscoring the growing popularity of women's cricket around the world.

An exciting sign of the growing interest in women's cricket among new and diverse audiences, the stadium's electrifying atmosphere reflected the UAE's love for elite athletic events.

In the history of the Women's T20 World Cup, the October 6 India vs. Pakistan match at the Dubai International Stadium set a new record for the most spectators at a group stage match. An amazing 15,935 people attended this Group A match in the 2024 edition, demonstrating the fierce rivalry between the two neighbors.

"Women's cricket is achieving unprecedented heights, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates is a shining example of the sport's expanding impact," stated ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice. The remarkable attendance shows how popular women's cricket is becoming around the world and how this area might host elite women's cricket.