WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has taken off, and with this comes this behemoth of a tournament – the ninth iteration of it. With it being set up as a glitz-and-glamour competition in the UAE, it happens to be one such tournament hosting some of the most sublime talent within women’s cricket as teams come for the coveted title. Iconic venues across Dubai and Sharjah will host matches, and this tournament promises to capture the hearts of cricketing aficionados worldwide.
Tournament Overview
The Women’s T20 World Cup is the most significant event on the cricket calendar, but it only goes to highlight the growth and popularity of women’s cricket globally. It is so far the title champions, having dominated the tournament since inception, having won the title six times, and Australia is the team to beat. With a mix of cricketers having a blend of experience and young talent to head to win their seventh title. It is a ten-team tournament spread into two groups, competed in the round robin format before entering the semi-final and final stages.
Group Rosters
Group A:
Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Group B:
South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland
That is, each team plays all teams of the group whereas the top two teams from each group proceed towards the knockout stage.
Match Schedule
The tournament commenced on October 3, 2024 with matches played in Sharjah. See all the matches, by venue and IST time, below:
October 2024 Matches
October 3
Match 1: Bangladesh vs. Scotland, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 2: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 4
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
Match 5: Australia vs. Sri Lanka, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 6: Bangladesh vs. England, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 6
Match 7: India vs. Pakistan, Dubai (3:30 PM IST)
Match 8: Scotland vs. West Indies, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 7
Match 9: England vs. South Africa, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 8
Match 10: Australia vs. New Zealand, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 9
Match 11: Scotland vs. South Africa, Dubai (3:30 PM IST)
Match 12: India vs. Sri Lanka, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 10
Match 13: Bangladesh vs. West Indies, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 11
Match 14: Australia vs. Pakistan, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 12
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
Match 17: England vs. Scotland, Sharjah (3:30 PM IST)
Match 18: Australia vs. India, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 14
Match 19: New Zealand vs. Pakistan, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 15
Match 20: England vs. West Indies, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 17:
1st Semi-Final, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
October 18:
2nd Semi-Final, Sharjah (7:30 PM IST)
October 20:
Final, Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
India’s Squad for the Tournament
The Indian women’s cricket team – founded by the aggressive captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been trying for her first T20 World Cup title. All players on the list are as follows:
Batters:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
All-Rounders:
Deepti Sharma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Pooja Vastrakar
Wicketkeepers:
Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia
Bowlers:
Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Asha Shobhana, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness)
Traveling Reserves:
Uma Chhetri (wk), Tanuja Kanwar, Saima Thakur.
Live Streaming Details
The live action of the ladies’ T20 World Cup 2024 in India will stream on the Star Sports channels. Online streaming is available on Disney Plus Hotstar, and it will also update live scores real-time so that the action doesn’t go unnoticed from devices. The start time for the first match on match day is 3:30 PM IST, and subsequent matches on the same day will start at 7:30 PM IST.
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an electrifying display of skill, grit, and competitive pride. As teams vie for dominance, fans from all over the world are going to be stuck to their screens, wishing some action to come their way and witness inspiring performances. It is going to be a juicy game with many strong opponents waiting for India: New Zealand and Pakistan to name a few. This tournament not only showcases the skills of women cricketers but further focuses on increasing awareness and popularity for women’s sports in the international arena.
