ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in UAE: Get complete details on the start date, venues, India’s Schedule, groups, India’s 15-member squad records and where to watch it live in India
Women’s T20 World Cup Overview
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3 to October 20, 2024, with matches in Dubai and Sharjah. This year, Scotland will debut in the competition after qualifying for the first time through the T20 World Cup Qualifiers held in the UAE from April 25 to May 7, 2024. Australia is the defending champion, having won the 2023 edition by beating the host South Africa in the final, while India’s best performance was as runners-up in 2020. Scotland secured their spot by finishing as runners-up against Sri Lanka. This year’s T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams, divided into two groups of five teams each.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Venues
The ICC announced on August 20, 2024, that the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been moved from Bangladesh to the UAE due to safety concerns in Bangladesh.
ICC Moves T20 World Cup To UAE
The ICC announced the shift of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to the UAE in an official press release on August 20, 2024. The ongoing civil unrest in Bangladesh prompted the venue change. The governments of several participating countries advised against travelling to Bangladesh, making it ‘unfeasible’ to hold the tournament there. The decision to move the event to Dubai and Sharjah was made to ensure the safety and well-being of all the teams.
New Venues in UAE
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held across the two premier venues in the Emirates:
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities.
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah is known for its rich cricketing history and excellent pitch conditions.
These locations will offer an outstanding setting for the T20 World Cup.
India’s Squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
India has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the UAE. All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. India’s Yastika Bhatia and Shreyanka Patil’s selection is contingent on their fitness, as both have been recovering from injuries. India will also have three travelling reserves for the tournament.
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia* (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil*, Sajana Sajeevan
Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
For more details, read the full ICC article about India’s squad here.
To know about all the teams and their squads participating in this T20 World Cup check this: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024 squads
Start Date, Groups and India’s Schedule
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 starts on October 3, 2024, and concludes on October 20, 2024. Matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The tournament features a 10-team group stage followed by knockout rounds.
Groups and Teams
The competition will feature two groups of five teams each:
- Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
- Group B: England, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh, Scotland
Each team will play four group league matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on October 17 and 18, 2024, with the final on October 20, 2024, in Dubai. If India advances, they will compete in Semi-final 1. The tournament will be held across Dubai and Sharjah, featuring 23 matches in total.
First Five Matches with Venues:
Here are the first five matches of the tournament along with venues:
- October 3, 2024: Bangladesh vs. Scotland at 2:00 PM IST, Sharjah
- October 3, 2024: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka at 6:00 PM IST, Sharjah
- October 4, 2024: South Africa vs. West Indies at 2:00 PM IST, Dubai
- October 4, 2024: India vs. New Zealand at 6:00 PM IST, Dubai
- October 5, 2024: Bangladesh vs. England at 2:00 PM IST, Sharjah
India will play their first match against New Zealand on October 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM IST.
Must-Watch Match: The most anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled on October 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM IST in Dubai.
For the full tournament schedule, Warm-up matches and Squads, please check out this article: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Updates: Groups, Schedule, Warm-up Matches, India’s Fixtures and Squads
For the complete match schedule, view the full fixtures here.
India’s Warm-Up Match Schedule
There will be 10 warm-up matches from September 28 to October 1, 2024. Each team will play two warm-up games.
The two warm-up matches of India are as follows:
- September 29, 2024: India vs. West Indies in Dubai from 7:30 PM IST
- October 1st, 2024: India vs. South Africa in Dubai from 7:30 PM IST
The First Warm-up match is between Pakistan and Scotland on September 28, 2024, in Dubai from 7:30 PM IST.
To know the Full Schedule of Warm Matches: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 India’s schedule
Here’s the complete schedule of the Indian Women’s Team in the upcoming T20 World Cup:
- October 4, 2024: India vs. New Zealand at 7:30 PM IST
- October 6, 2024: India vs. Pakistan at 7:30 PM IST
- October 9, 2024: India vs. Sri Lanka at 7:30 PM IST
- October 13, 2024: India vs. Australia at 7:30 PM IST
Women’s T20 World Cup Records
Check out all the Records and stats related to this tournament. Explore the Women’s T20 World Cup Winner’s List, best batter and bowler stats.
Tournament’s Winners
Australia is the most successful team in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history, having won the title for a record six times (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023). England and the West Indies each have one title.
- England: Won in 2009 under Charlotte Edwards.
- West Indies: Achieved a double in 2016, winning both the men’s and women’s T20 titles.
India’s best performance was as runners-up in 2020. They have yet to win the Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Team Records
- Highest Total: England scored 213/5 against Pakistan in 2023, the only instance of a team scoring over 200 runs in a Women’s T20 World Cup match.
- Lowest Total: Bangladesh’s 46 runs against the West Indies in 2018 is the lowest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Player Stats
- Most Runs: Suzie Bates (New Zealand) with 1,006 runs.
- Most Wickets: Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) with 43 wickets.
- Highest Individual Score: Meg Lanning (Australia) with 126 runs against Ireland in 2014.
- Best Bowling Figures: Deandra Dottin (West Indies) with 5 wickets for just 5 runs against Bangladesh in 2018.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final Highlights
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 was held in South Africa from February 10 to 26, 2023. Australia emerged victorious, defeating the host South Africa in the final at Newlands, Cape Town.
Final Match highlights
- Final Scorecard: Australia 156/6 (20 overs) defeated South Africa 137/6 (20 overs) by 19 runs.
- Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (Australia) for her standout innings of 74 runs.
Player Awards
- Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) with 230 runs.
- Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone (England) with 11 wickets.
- Player of the Tournament: Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) for scoring 110 runs and taking 10 wickets.
Team of the Tournament (2023)
The ICC selection panel announced the Team of the Tournament on February 27, 2023, including:
- Tazmin Brits (South Africa)
- Alyssa Healy (wk) (Australia)
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
- Darcie Brown (Australia)
- Megan Schutt (Australia)
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
- Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) (England)
- Sophie Ecclestone (England)
- Richa Ghosh (India)
- Karishma Ramharack (West Indies)
- Orla Prendergast (Ireland) (12th player)
Top Four Favourites
As the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, we have handpicked these four teams which are expected to be the favourites for the title:
- Australia: The defending champions and the most successful team in tournament history, Australia is a top favourite to retain their title.
- England: The inaugural champions from 2009 have a formidable squad and are well-positioned to challenge for the championship.
- India: Ranked third in the ICC T20 women’s rankings, India is a strong contender. The team, which was the runner-up in 2020, features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent.
- South Africa: The runner-up from the last edition, South Africa has shown significant improvement and benefits from a strong home advantage, making them a team to watch closely.
Where to Watch Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
In India, the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and available for streaming on Hotstar. For viewers in other countries, check local listings to find the broadcast details for this World Cup.
Conclusion
With the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 set to unfold in the UAE, excitement is building for a captivating tournament. Reigning Champion, Australia will be looking to defend their title, while India, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, is eager to secure their first ICC T20 World Cup victory. Having come close in 2020 and facing a semifinal exit in 2023, the Indian team is primed for a strong performance. The stage is set for a spectacular display of women’s cricket as top teams compete for the coveted title.
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