Record crowd lifts England–New Zealand clash

England’s group‑stage meeting with New Zealand at The Oval set a new attendance benchmark for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with 21,018 fans packing the venue for the high‑profile contest. The figure surpasses the previous record of 18,814 set earlier in the tournament during the India–Pakistan match at Edgbaston, reinforcing the surge in interest surrounding the 10th edition.

The milestone helped push overall group‑stage attendance beyond 125,000, making this the highest‑selling Women’s T20 World Cup to date. Organisers also reported unprecedented broadcast reach and digital engagement as the event continues to draw new audiences across England and Wales.

England and West Indies have already secured semi‑final berths. With five matches remaining, including the semi‑finals and the final at Lord’s on July 5, the tournament is heading toward a landmark finish.