The highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates, with the opening match between host nation Bangladesh and debutants Scotland. Initially scheduled to take place in Bangladesh, the tournament was moved due to political tensions in the country.
This year, a total of 10 teams will compete in 23 matches over the span of 18 days, with the final slated for October 20th. The teams are divided into two groups, A and B.
Australia, the defending champions, will be aiming for their fourth consecutive title, while India and South Africa will be eager to end their trophy droughts after coming close in recent tournaments. Sri Lanka enters the competition with confidence, having defeated India in the final of the Asia Cup earlier this year. Meanwhile, Pakistan embarks on a fresh campaign under newly appointed captain Fatima Sana.
In a landmark decision, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the prize money for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will match that of the men’s tournament.
Group Divisions:
- Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies
Squads:
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.
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-Travelling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra.
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-Travelling 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.
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.
Schedule:
3rd Oct (Thursday)
- Bangladesh vs Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM
- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM
4th Oct (Friday)
- South Africa vs West Indies, Dubai, 2 PM
- India vs New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM
5th Oct (Saturday)
- Bangladesh vs England, Sharjah, 2 PM
- Australia vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM
6th Oct (Sunday)
- Pakistan vs India, Dubai, 2 PM
- West Indies vs Scotland, Dubai, 6 PM
7th Oct (Monday)
- England vs South Africa, Sharjah, 6 PM
8th Oct (Tuesday)
- Australia vs New Zealand, Sharjah, 6 PM
9th Oct (Wednesday)
- South Africa vs Scotland, Dubai, 2 PM
- India vs Sri Lanka, Dubai, 6 PM
10th Oct (Thursday)
- Bangladesh vs West Indies, Sharjah, 6 PM
11th Oct (Friday)
- Australia vs Pakistan, Dubai, 6 PM
12th Oct (Saturday)
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2 PM
- Bangladesh vs South Africa, Dubai, 6 PM
13th Oct (Sunday)
- England vs Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM
- India vs Australia, Sharjah, 6 PM
14th Oct (Monday)
- Pakistan vs New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM
15th Oct (Tuesday)
- England vs West Indies, Dubai, 6 PM
17th Oct (Thursday)
- SEMI-FINAL 1, Dubai, 6 PM
18th Oct (Friday)
- SEMI-FINAL 2, Sharjah, 6 PM
20th Oct (Sunday)
- FINAL, Dubai, 6 PM
Where to Watch:
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Disney+ Hotstar app
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- England: Sky Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sport Now
- Bangladesh: Toffee app
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- UAE: STARZON
- West Indies: ESPN Play Caribbean
- Sri Lanka: ICC.tv
- Rest of the world: ICC.tv.
