- The tournament will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 20, 2024.
- Ten teams are competing, including defending champions Australia and rivals India and Pakistan.
- Matches will be hosted at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium.
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup promises to be an exhilarating tournament, featuring the top 10 women’s cricket teams from around the world.
Originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, the tournament was moved to the UAE due to security concerns. The tournament will commence on October 3, with Bangladesh facing Scotland in Sharjah.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, Venues, and Crucial Fixtures
India will play its opening match against New Zealand on October 4, and their highly anticipated clash with Pakistan is set for October 6 in Dubai. Reigning champions Australia, the most successful team in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, will begin their title defense against Sri Lanka on October 5. The competition will feature 23 matches, ensuring fans a jam-packed schedule full of thrilling cricket action.
This year’s tournament will open with Bangladesh vs. Scotland in Sharjah on October 3, followed by South Africa’s clash with the West Indies on October 4. As always, the India-Pakistan match on October 6 is expected to be a tournament highlight, drawing in massive crowds both online and in the stadium. Teams like England and New Zealand will look to unseat Australia, which remains a dominant force in women’s cricket, having won the championship six times.
The matches will be held in Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium, two of the most prestigious cricket venues in the UAE. Sharjah, known for its vibrant atmosphere, and Dubai, a world-class venue, will host all group-stage matches. Both semi-finals are scheduled for October 17 and 18, with Dubai hosting the final showdown on October 20. A reserve day has been set for both the semi-finals and the final, providing a buffer in case of interruptions due to weather.
The road to the finals will be highly competitive, with each team bringing its best to qualify for the knockout stages. Fans are eagerly awaiting the action-packed schedule, which promises intense matches and some of the best women’s cricket talent on display. The World Cup format ensures that every game counts, and upsets are always possible, making for a thrilling tournament for cricket lovers everywhere.
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is poised to be a landmark event in women’s cricket, with fans across the globe ready to witness intense rivalries and new champions emerge. As the countdown begins, excitement is building for a tournament that celebrates the best in women’s sport.
“As always, the India-Pakistan match on October 6 is expected to be a tournament highlight, drawing in massive crowds both online and in the stadium.”
