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Perry to rock T20 World Cup final

Katy Perry unveiled as the entertainment for next March's Women's T20 World Cup final, with 100 days to go until the tournament begins

Pop superstar Katy Perry has jumped on board cricket's bold attempt to break a world record, unveiled as the entertainment for next year's Women's T20 World Cup final at the MCG.

The final of the tournament, to be held on March 8 – International Women's Day – is aiming to set a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting fixture.

The current record crowd of 90,185 was set at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Pasadena, California.

Image Id: 15DC03E356AD4FF681DCD25C91163D64 Image Caption: Katy Perry is coming to the T20 World Cup final // Supplied

The American songstress, who is no relation to superstar Australia allrounder Ellyse Perry, will perform both before the match and during the post-game celebrations, in what will be her only appearance during her visit to Australia.

"I'm all about celebrating equality and the achievements of women, which naturally happens on a global scale on International Women's Day," said Perry, best known for songs including Roar and Firework.

"It's no coincidence that I said yes to performing live at the women's final on this day.

"I hope to bring a unifying, electric performance playing some of my most empowering songs for the best female cricketers on the planet and some of my greatest fans, as we all unite to support gender equality and empower people to achieve everything that they desire."

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Australia will be vying to win their fifth T20 World Cup title and their second on the trot after taking out the 2018 final in Antigua last November.

It's the first time the event has been held on Australian soil, while the men's tournament will be played later next year in October and November.

"We are seeing incredible momentum in the development of cricket as a sport for women and girls," Local Organising Committee CEO Nick Hockley said.

"ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia is a perfectly timed opportunity to accelerate this change and take the game to new audiences.

"What better way to celebrate than the T20 World Cup final at the MCG on International Women's Day and who better to lead that celebration than Katy Perry, who is an inspiration to girls and boys across the world."

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Before the women's World Cup ends in blockbuster fashion at the MCG, the action will be spread across the country.

In just 100 days, Australia and India will open the tournament under lights at the Sydney Showgrounds Stadium on February 21.

Matches will also be played at the WACA Ground, Manuka Oval and Junction Oval, before the semi-finals at the SCG on March 5.

Fans can buy tickets to all matches, including the women's final, from just $5 for children and $20 for adults.

Tickets are available now at t20worldcup.com.