The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the updated fixtures for the highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the best of women’s cricket from around the globe. The revised schedule comes after the tournament was moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, ensuring optimal conditions and facilities for the participating teams.
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The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 23 matches played across two iconic venues: Dubai International Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The tournament will kick off on October 3, 2024, and culminate with the final on October 20, 2024. The event will see ten teams divided into two groups, with each team playing four group matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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The groups for the tournament remain unchanged, with Group A featuring six-time champions Australia, 2020 runners-up India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri LankaGroup B includes South Africa, England, 2016 champions West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland.
Here is a detailed look at the group stage fixtures:
October 3, 2024: Bangladesh vs. Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM
October 3, 2024: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 4, 2024: South Africa vs. West Indies, Dubai, 2 PM
October 4, 2024: India vs. New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM
October 5, 2024: Bangladesh vs. England, Sharjah, 2 PM
October 5, 2024: Australia vs. Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 6, 2024: India vs. Pakistan, Dubai, 2 PM
October 6, 2024: West Indies vs. Scotland, Dubai, 6 PM
October 7, 2024: England vs. South Africa, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 8, 2024: Australia vs. New Zealand, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 9, 2024: South Africa vs. Scotland, Dubai, 2 PM
October 9, 2024: India vs. Sri Lanka, Dubai, 6 PM
October 10, 2024: Bangladesh vs. West Indies, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 11, 2024: Australia vs. Pakistan, Dubai, 6 PM
October , 2024: New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2 PM
October , 2024: Bangladesh vs. South Africa, Dubai, 6 PM
October 13, 2024: England vs. Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM
October 13, 2024: India vs. Australia, Sharjah, 6 PM
October 14, 2024: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM
October 15, 2024: England vs. West Indies, Dubai, 6 PM
Semi-Finals and Final
The semi-finals are scheduled for October 17 and October 18, with the top two teams from each group battling it out for a spot in the final. The grand finale will take place on October 20, 2024, at the Dubai International Stadium. A reserve day has been set aside for both the semi-finals and the final to ensure that the matches can be completed in case of any weather disruptions.
In addition to the main fixtures, there will be 10 warm-up matches held from September 28 to October 1. These matches will provide the teams with an opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the tournament.
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature some of the biggest names in women’s cricket. Australian captain Meg Lanning, Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur, and England’s Heather Knight are just a few of the players expected to make a significant impact. Emerging talents like Shafali Verma from India and Fatima Sana from Pakistan will also be in the spotlight, showcasing the future of women’s cricket.
The updated fixtures for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 have set the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament. With top teams from around the world vying for the coveted trophy, fans can expect high-quality cricket and thrilling matches. As the countdown to October 3 begins, the anticipation and excitement continue to build.
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