The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will take place from October 3 to October 20, 2024 in the United Arab Emirates, specifically in Sharjah and Dubai. This prestigious tournament features 10 teams, split into two groups:
- Group A: Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
- Group B: England, South Africa, Bangladesh, Scotland, West Indies
Tournament Structure
- The group stage matches will run from October 3 to October 15, 2024, where each team will play four matches within their group.
- The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for October 17 and October 18.
- The final will be held on October 20, 2024, in Dubai.
Key Fixtures
- The tournament will begin with a match between Bangladesh and Scotland on October 3, while India’s first match will be against New Zealand on October 4.
- Notable games include India vs Pakistan on October 6 in Dubai and Australia vs India on October 13.
Defending Champions and Previous Winners
- Australia enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the previous edition in 2023. They defeated South Africa by 19 runs in the final.
- Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket is well-known, but they face stiff competition from teams like India, England, and South Africa.
Prize Pool and Notable Players
- The winner of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will take home a $2.34 million prize, marking a significant increase from previous years(icc).
- Key players to watch out for:
- Australia: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney
- India: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodriguez
- England: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone
- South Africa: Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt.
Where to Watch
- In India, the tournament will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, and live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
