The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is poised to captivate cricket fans worldwide as it kicks off in the vibrant landscapes of the United Arab Emirates. Originally slated for Bangladesh, this year’s tournament promises an exhilarating display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship as ten teams battle for glory across the iconic venues of Dubai and Sharjah.With matches starting on October 3, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness fierce competition among some of the best women’s cricket teams, including India, Australia, and England.
In a groundbreaking move, the ICC has announced equal prize money for women cricketers, marking a significant step toward gender parity in sports. As the stakes rise and the excitement builds, fans can look forward to unforgettable moments, inspiring performances, and the emergence of new stars on the global stage. The stage is set for a thrilling tournament where athleticism and passion will shine brightly, making the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 a historic event in women’s cricket.
Women’s T20 World Cup: Groups and format
The tournament features ten teams divided into two groups. Each team will play four matches, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for October 17 and 18. The final will be held in Dubai on October 20.
- Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Complete schedule
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squads
Group A
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
- Travelling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
- Non-traveling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
- Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
- New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
- Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.
- Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
- Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.
- Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana
Group B
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
- England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
- Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
- South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
- Travelling reserve: Miané Smit
- West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 telecast and live streaming
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be available for live viewing in India on Star Sports and will also be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.
Venues for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The tournament will be held across two venues in the UAE, namely:
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
The Women’s T20 World Cup is poised to be an exciting event, showcasing some of the best cricketing talent from around the globe. Fans are eagerly anticipating thrilling matches and the emergence of new stars in the women’s game.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup key facts you must know about
- Unlike the men’s event, which expanded for the 2024 edition, the women’s competition remains limited to 10 teams. Group A includes Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group B features Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies.
- India finds itself in a challenging group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Their campaign begins on Friday (Oct 4) against New Zealand, followed by a face-off with Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 6), and a rematch with Sri Lanka on Oct 9. These games are in Dubai, and the much-anticipated clash against Australia is on Oct 13 in Sharjah.
- Only two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, with Australia likely to secure one spot. India must avoid early slip-ups to stay in contention.
- This is the 9th edition of the tournament, and Australia has claimed the title six times, including the last three. England won the inaugural tournament in 2009, and the West Indies triumphed memorably in 2016 at Eden Gardens.
- For the first time in an ICC event, women will receive the same prize money as men. The winning team will take home USD 2.34 million, a significant increase from the USD 1 million Australia won in 2023. The runners-up will earn USD 1.17 million.
- All 10 umpires and three match referees officiating the tournament are female. India is represented by GS Lakshmi as match referee and umpire Vrinda Rathi. DRS will be available in all 28 matches, with a Hawk-eye Smart Replay system.
- Indian commentators Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra, and WV Raman will join a panel that includes Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Katey Martin, and Sana Mir. Other familiar voices include Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, and Alison Mitchell.
- In India, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports, with Disney+ Hotstar offering online streaming. Day matches begin at 3:30 PM IST, and evening matches start at 7:30 PM IST.
- The tournament was relocated from Bangladesh to the UAE, with Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosting the opener on October 3, and Dubai International Stadium hosting the final on October 20.
- India’s squad, with no major surprises, is aiming to go beyond their 2020 runner-up finish. They secured wins in their warm-up matches against West Indies and South Africa.
Women’s T20 World Cup: India aims for glory with men’s team’s triumph as inspiration
The Women’s T20 World Cup is fast approaching, with the ninth edition of the tournament set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The opening matches will feature Bangladesh against Scotland in Sharjah at 3:30 PM IST, followed by Pakistan facing Sri Lanka at the same venue at 7:30 PM IST on October 3. India will kick off their campaign against New Zealand in Dubai on Friday at 7:30 PM IST, right after the 2016 champions, West Indies, take on South Africa at the same location.
Australia, the reigning champions, have won the last three titles consecutively and have been the champions all but twice since the tournament’s inception. England claimed the inaugural title in 2009, while West Indies triumphed in 2016. Australia will look to secure their seventh title when they face Sri Lanka in their opening match on Saturday at 3:30 PM IST in Sharjah.
India has reached the final once, in 2020, where they lost to Australia by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following the men’s team’s dramatic victory in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed that the women’s team is drawing inspiration from their male counterparts’ success.
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