The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to commence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3. This ninth edition of the prestigious tournament will feature ten teams, and promises thrilling cricket action across Dubai and Sharjah. The competition kicks off with Bangladesh taking on Scotland in Sharjah at 3:30 PM IST, followed by Pakistan facing Sri Lanka at the same venue at 7:30 PM IST. India begins its campaign on October 4 against New Zealand in Dubai, after West Indies square off against South Africa earlier in the day.
Australia’s Dominance
Australia enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having secured the title in the last three consecutive editions. Out of the eight tournaments held so far, Australia has emerged victorious six times, with only England and West Indies breaking their streak in 2009 and 2016 respectively. This year, the Aussies aim for their seventh title, starting with their opening game against Sri Lanka on October 5 in Sharjah.
India’s Quest for Glory
India’s women’s team has made it to the final once, in 2020, where they were defeated by Australia. With the men’s team having clinched the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed her team’s determination to draw inspiration from their male counterparts and go all the way in this edition.
Tournament Format and Groups
The ten teams participating in the Women’s T20 World Cup have been divided into two groups, each playing four matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals, which are scheduled for October 17 and 18, followed by the final on October 20 in Dubai.
Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland
Full Match Schedule
October 3, 2024
Match 1: Bangladesh vs Scotland, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 2: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 4, 2024
Match 3: South Africa vs West Indies, Dubai (3:30 PM IST)
Match 4: India vs New Zealand, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 5, 2024
Match 5: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 6: Bangladesh vs England, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 6, 2024
Match 7: India vs Pakistan, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 8: Scotland vs West Indies, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 7, 2024
Match 9: England vs South Africa, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 8, 2024
Match 10: Australia vs New Zealand, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 9, 2024
Match 11: Scotland vs South Africa, Dubai (3:30 PM IST)
Match 12: India vs Sri Lanka, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 10, 2024
Match 13: Bangladesh vs West Indies, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 11, 2024
Match 14: Australia vs Pakistan, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 12, 2024
Match 15: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 16: Bangladesh vs South Africa, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 13, 2024
Match 17: England vs Scotland, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 18: Australia vs India, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 14, 2024
Match 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 15, 2024
Match 20: England vs West Indies, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 17, 2024
1st Semi-final: Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 18, 2024
2nd Semi-final: Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 20, 2024
Final: Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
Teams and Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, and more.
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt, and others.
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Melie Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, and more.
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, and more.
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Madhavi, Inoka Ranaweera, and others.
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c), Jahanara Alam, Marufa Akter, and more.
England: Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, and others.
Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, and others.
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloé Tryon, and more.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, and others.
Broadcast and Live Streaming
In India, the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be broadcast live on Star Sports and live-streamed on Disney+Hotstar.
Venues
The matches will be played at two major venues:
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
