Katy Perry set to perform at the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 final on International Women's Day

countdown for ICC Women's T20 World Cup has begun with less than 100 days to go for tournament to start.  tournament will start on February 21, with Australia facing India at Sydney. ICC, in a media release, has just anunced that international pop-sensation Katy Perry will be performing before final, which will be played on International Women's Day on March 8, 2020.

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A remarkable occasion for women

final of tournament will happen at Melbourne Cricket Ground, which also gives ICC an opportunity to break record for highest attendance at any women's sporting event in history. 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final holds current record with an attendance of 90,185.

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Perry commented on her performance on Twitter and conveyed her excitement regarding same. She ded that she is happy to be part of a day, which marks a great occasion for women in sports. Perry ded that she will perform her most empowering songs for women cricketers on day of final such as 'Roar'. ICC and Katy Perry, both, are looking to propagate ideals of equality and women empowerment. 

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t Katy Perry's first brush with cricket

Katy Perry rose to pop culture relevance with her debut album 'One of Boys' and furr rose to international acclaim with her album 'Teen Dream.' Perry, who is one of biggest pop stars of 2010s, also performed at opening ceremony of 2012 Indian Premier League. Major pop stars like Akon and Pitbull have also been part of cricket celebrations in past.

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