ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is poised to captivate cricket fans worldwide as it kicks off in the vibrant landscapes of the United Arab Emirates. Originally slated for Bangladesh, this year's tournament promises an exhilarating display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship as ten teams battle for glory across the iconic venues of Dubai and Sharjah.
With matches starting on October 3, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness fierce competition among some of the best women's cricket teams, including India, Australia, and England.
In a groundbreaking move, the ICC has announced equal prize money for women cricketers, marking a significant step toward gender parity in sports. As the stakes rise and the excitement builds, fans can look forward to unforgettable moments, inspiring performances, and the emergence of new stars on the global stage. The stage is set for a thrilling tournament where athleticism and passion will shine brightly, making the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 a historic event in women's cricket.
Women’s T20 World Cup: Groups and format
The tournament features ten teams divided into two groups. Each team will play four matches, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for October 17 and 18. The final will be held in Dubai on October 20.
Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Complete Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| October 3, 2024 | Bangladesh vs. Scotland | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 7:30 PM | |
| October 4, 2024 | South Africa vs. West Indies | Dubai | 3:30 PM |
| India vs. New Zealand | Dubai | 7:30 PM | |
| October 5, 2024 | Australia vs. Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| Bangladesh vs. England | Dubai | 7:30 PM | |
| October 6, 2024 | India vs. Pakistan | Dubai | 3:30 PM |
| Scotland vs. West Indies | Sharjah | 7:30 PM | |
| October 7, 2024 | England vs. South Africa | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| October 8, 2024 | Australia vs. New Zealand | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| October 9, 2024 | Scotland vs. South Africa | Dubai | 3:30 PM |
| India vs. Sri Lanka | Dubai | 7:30 PM | |
| October 10, 2024 | Bangladesh vs. West Indies | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| October 11, 2024 | Australia vs. Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 AM |
| October 12, 2024 | New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| Bangladesh vs. South Africa | Dubai | 7:30 PM | |
| October 13, 2024 | England vs. Scotland | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| Australia vs. India | Sharjah | 7:30 PM | |
| October 14, 2024 | New Zealand vs. Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| October 15, 2024 | England vs. West Indies | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| October 17, 2024 | 1st Semi-Final | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| October 18, 2024 | 2nd Semi-Final | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| October 20, 2024 | Final | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Women's T20 World Cup 2024 squads
Group A
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
- Travelling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
- Non-traveling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
- Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
- New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
- Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.
- Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
- Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.
- Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana
Group B
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
- England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
- Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
- South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
- Travelling reserve: Miané Smit
- West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Venues for Women's T20 World Cup 2024
The tournament will be held across two venues in the UAE, namely:
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
The Women's T20 World Cup is poised to be an exciting event, showcasing some of the best cricketing talent from around the globe. Fans are eagerly anticipating thrilling matches and the emergence of new stars in the women's game.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup key facts you must know about
- Unlike the men's event, which expanded for the 2024 edition, the women's competition remains limited to 10 teams. Group A includes Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group B features Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies.
- India finds itself in a challenging group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Their campaign begins on Friday (Oct 4) against New Zealand, followed by a face-off with Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 6), and a rematch with Sri Lanka on Oct 9. These games are in Dubai, and the much-anticipated clash against Australia is on Oct 13 in Sharjah.
- Only two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, with Australia likely to secure one spot. India must avoid early slip-ups to stay in contention.
- This is the 9th edition of the tournament, and Australia has claimed the title six times, including the last three. England won the inaugural tournament in 2009, and the West Indies triumphed memorably in 2016 at Eden Gardens.
- For the first time in an ICC event, women will receive the same prize money as men. The winning team will take home USD 2.34 million, a significant increase from the USD 1 million Australia won in 2023. The runners-up will earn USD 1.17 million.
- All 10 umpires and three match referees officiating the tournament are female. India is represented by GS Lakshmi as match referee and umpire Vrinda Rathi. DRS will be available in all 28 matches, with a Hawk-eye Smart Replay system.
- Indian commentators Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra, and WV Raman will join a panel that includes Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Katey Martin, and Sana Mir. Other familiar voices include Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, and Alison Mitchell.
- In India, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports, with Disney+ Hotstar offering online streaming. Day matches begin at 3:30 PM IST, and evening matches start at 7:30 PM IST.
- The tournament was relocated from Bangladesh to the UAE, with Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosting the opener on October 3, and Dubai International Stadium hosting the final on October 20.
- India’s squad, with no major surprises, is aiming to go beyond their 2020 runner-up finish. They secured wins in their warm-up matches against West Indies and South Africa.
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