The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Expected to take place from October 3rd to 20th BangladeshThis event promises captivating cricket action and is set to captivate audiences worldwide.
Tournament format and venues
Ten formidable teams will come together for 23 thrilling matches, igniting passion and fervor at two iconic venues in Bangladesh: Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Group A, based in Sylhet, features cricket powerhouses like Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Qualification 1. In Group B, which takes place in Dhaka, the host country Bangladesh is a guest England, South Africa, West Indies and qualification 2.
Important games besides the opening game
The start of the tournament on October 3 promises fireworks as 2023 runners-up South Africa engage in a thrilling showdown with England. At the same time, hosts Bangladesh will face the second qualifying round in Dhaka with the aim of capitalizing on home advantage and starting the season off on a good note. Defending champions Australia will begin their title defense against Qualifier 1 in Sylhet on October 4, while fans eagerly await the clash between India and New Zealand on the same day. Notably, the India-Pakistan match on October 6 will add even more excitement to the group stage matches.
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Way to the semi-finals and finals
As the group stage progresses, the top two teams in each group will secure a place in the semi-finals, which will take place on October 17th in Sylhet and October 18th in Dhaka. The ultimate showdown will take place on October 20 at the hallowed grounds of the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, where the crowning of the T20 World Champions will mark the culmination of this exciting journey.
Qualification path and warm-up games
Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 will emerge from the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with the final showdown scheduled for May 7. In preparation for the main event, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to ten exciting warm-up events. The matches will take place from September 27 to October 1 at BKSP in Dhaka and offer a tantalizing glimpse of the exciting cricket action that awaits you.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule:
October 3
- England vs South Africa – 3pm local time (Dhaka) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2 – 7:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
4th of October
- Australia vs Qualifier 1 – 3:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- India vs New Zealand – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
5th October
- South Africa – West Indies – 3:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- Bangladesh vs England – 7:00 pm local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 6th
- New Zealand vs Qualifier 1 – 3:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- India vs Pakistan – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 7th
- West Indies vs Qualifier 2 – 7:00 pm local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
8th October
- Australia vs Pakistan – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
9th October
- Bangladesh vs West Indies – 3:00 pm local time (Dhaka) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- India vs Qualifier 1 – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 10th
- South Africa vs Qualifier 2 – 7:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 11th
- Australia – New Zealand – 3:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
12th of October
- England vs West Indies – 3:00pm local time (Dhaka) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- Bangladesh vs South Africa – 7:00 pm local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 13th
- Pakistan vs New Zealand – 3:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 GMT
- India vs Australia – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 14th
- England vs Qualifier 2 – 7:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 17th
- First Semi-Final – 7:00 pm local time (Sylhet) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
October 18th
- Second semi-final – 7:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
the 20th of October
- Final – 7:00 p.m. local time (Dhaka) | 6:30 PM IST | 13:00 GMT
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