Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Excitement Builds as Groups and Fixtures Revealed
The stage is set for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, with the groups and fixtures unveiled recently, igniting anticipation for a thrilling tournament set to take place in Bangladesh this October. Defending champions Australia, boasting a record six titles, are primed to kick off their campaign against a qualifier team in what promises to be an electrifying start to the ninth edition of this prestigious event.
The groups for the tournament are as follows:
Group A :- Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qualifier 1
Group B :- South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Qualifier 2
Australia, fresh off their victory against hosts South Africa in Cape Town last year, are drawn alongside formidable opponents such as 2020 runners-up India, Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, and Asian powerhouse Pakistan. The inclusion of a qualifier team adds an element of unpredictability, ensuring that every match in Group A will be fiercely contested.
Group B is equally competitive, featuring South Africa and England, two teams with a history of strong performances in international cricket. They are joined by the 2016 champions West Indies, hosts Bangladesh, and another qualifier team, setting the stage for intense battles and captivating cricket throughout the group stage.
Full schedule :-
Date Match Venue
October 3 England v South Africa Dhaka
October 3 Bangladesh v Qualifier 2 Dhaka
October 4 Australia v Qualifier 1 Sylhet
October 4 India v New Zealand Sylhet
October 5 South Africa v West Indies Dhaka
October 5 Bangladesh v England Dhaka
October 6 New Zealand v Qualifier 1 Sylhet
October 6 India v Pakistan Sylhet
October 7 West Indies v Qualifier 2 Dhaka
October 8 Australia v Pakistan Sylhet
October 9 Bangladesh v West Indies Dhaka
October 9 India v Qualifier 1 Sylhet
October 10 South Africa v Qualifier 2 Dhaka
October 11 Australia v New Zealand Sylhet
October 11 Pakistan v Qualifier 1 Sylhet
October 12 England v West Indies Dhaka
October 12 Bangladesh v South Africa Dhaka
October 13 Pakistan v New Zealand Sylhet
October 13 India v Australia Sylhet
October 14 England v Qualifier 2 Dhaka
October 17 First semi-final Sylhet
October 18 Second semi-final Dhaka
October 20 Final Dhaka
The tournament format will see each team playing four group matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on 17 and 18 October. The stakes will be high as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Final, scheduled to take place in Dhaka on 20 October.
Dhaka and Sylhet will serve as the venues for the 23 matches scheduled across 19 days, showcasing the best of women's T20 cricket on the international stage. With reserve days in place for the semi-finals and the final, the tournament is prepared to handle any contingencies, ensuring a seamless and exciting conclusion to this spectacle of cricketing talent.
As the countdown to October begins, cricket enthusiasts and fans of women's cricket worldwide are eagerly awaiting the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, poised to witness memorable performances, thrilling encounters, and the crowning of a new champion in Bangladesh.
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