The ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This exciting tournament 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 will play their first match against New Zealand on October 4 in Dubai at 7:30 PM IST, after West Indies clash with South Africa earlier in the day.
Tournament Overview:
- Defending Champions: Australia, who have dominated the tournament, winning six out of eight editions.
- Format: The 10 teams are split into two groups. Each team will play four matches, and the top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals. The final is scheduled for October 20, 2024, in Dubai.
Groups:
- Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland
Key Matches:
- India vs Pakistan on October 6, 2024, at 3:30 PM IST in Sharjah
- Australia vs India on October 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST in Sharjah
- Semi-finals: October 17 and 18, 2024
- Final: October 20, 2024, in Dubai
Broadcast and Streaming:
- Television: Star Sports (India)
- Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
Full Schedule:
- October 3, 2024:
- Match 1: Bangladesh vs Scotland (3:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- Match 2: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 4, 2024:
- Match 3: South Africa vs West Indies (3:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- Match 4: India vs New Zealand (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 5, 2024:
- Match 5: Australia vs Sri Lanka (3:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- Match 6: Bangladesh vs England (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 6, 2024:
- Match 7: India vs Pakistan (3:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- Match 8: Scotland vs West Indies (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 7, 2024:
- Match 9: England vs South Africa (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 8, 2024:
- Match 10: Australia vs New Zealand (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 9, 2024:
- Match 11: Scotland vs South Africa (3:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- Match 12: India vs Sri Lanka (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 10, 2024:
- Match 13: Bangladesh vs West Indies (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 11, 2024:
- Match 14: Australia vs Pakistan (7:30 AM IST, Dubai)
- October 12, 2024:
- Match 15: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (3:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- Match 16: Bangladesh vs South Africa (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 13, 2024:
- Match 17: England vs Scotland (3:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- Match 18: Australia vs India (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 14, 2024:
- Match 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 15, 2024:
- Match 20: England vs West Indies (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 17, 2024: 1st Semi-final (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
- October 18, 2024: 2nd Semi-final (7:30 PM IST, Sharjah)
- October 20, 2024: Final (7:30 PM IST, Dubai)
With defending champions Australia looking to clinch their seventh title and teams like India and England vying to challenge their dominance, this Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 edition promises to be a thrilling tournament.
