2023 Netball World Cup
The 2023 Netball World Cup (formerly known as the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023) was the sixteenth staging of the Netball World Cup, the premier competition in international netball, contested every four years. The tournament was held from 28 July to 6 August at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, its first time in Africa.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Africa |
| Dates | 28 July – 6 August 2023 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Australia (12th title) |
| Runner-up | England |
| Third place | Jamaica |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 60 |
| Attendance | 120,000 (2,000 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Jhaniele Fowler (302 goals) |
This marked the tournament's 60th anniversary, as it was founded in 1963.
Sixteen nations contested for the title and after two group stage rounds; England, Jamaica, Australia and New Zealand all made it to the semi-finals, with England qualifying for the final for the first time. Australia would take home their 12th title after defeating England 61–45. Jamaica finished in third place, after defeating New Zealand. Host nation South Africa finished sixth overall.