SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

The finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup– 2022 was played in_______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Christchurch.

The final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 was played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, on April 3, 2022. Australia defeated England by 71 runs to claim their seventh World Cup title. Alyssa Healy's outstanding 170 runs in the final set a record for the highest individual score in a Women's World Cup final. The tournament, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hagley Oval, known for its picturesque setting and cricket-friendly conditions, provided an ideal venue for the high-stakes match. Australia's dominant performance throughout the tournament solidified their status as the leading team in women's cricket.