Published on: Aug 27, 2024 11:37 am IST|Updated on: Aug 27, 2024 11:37 am IST
ICC has released the revised schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, following the decision to move the tournament from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) due to safety concerns. The tournament will now take place across two iconic venues, Sharjah and Dubai, with the final set for October 20 at the Dubai Stadium.
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature a total of 24 matches. The games are scheduled with afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST, and evening matches at 7:30 PM IST.
Group A: India, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
Group B: South Africa, West Indies, England, Bangladesh, Scotland
India has been placed in Group A, alongside defending champions Australia, arch-rivals Pakistan, New Zealand, and Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will kick off their campaign on October 4 against New Zealand. However, the most anticipated match in the group stage will undoubtedly be the clash between India and Pakistan on October 6 at the Dubai Stadium. Sri Lanka and Scotland earned their spots in the tournament through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, held earlier this year.
Ahead of the main tournament, 10 warm-up matches are scheduled from September 28 to October 1, giving teams a chance to fine-tune their strategies and adapt to the conditions in the U.A.E.