The highly anticipated ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is set to begin in Sri Lanka from July 19, marking a significant return of the tournament to the island nation. This edition will be held in the T20 format for the fifth consecutive time, with all matches scheduled at the renowned Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Groups
The tournament features eight formidable teams divided into two groups. Group 1 includes India, Nepal, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, while Group 2 comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand. Each team brings its unique flair and talent to the competition, promising a series of thrilling encounters.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 All Teams Captains
India’s squad is led by the dynamic Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain. Sri Lanka’s team is captained by the seasoned Chamari Athapaththu, while Nigar Sultana Joty leads Bangladesh. Other captains include Indu Barma for Nepal, Esha Rohit Oza for the UAE, Nida Dar for Pakistan, Thipatcha Putthawong for Thailand, and Winifred Duraisingam for Malaysia.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Squads
| India | Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan |
| Sri Lanka | Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani |
| Bangladesh | Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin |
| Nepal | Indu Barma (C), Kajol Shrestha, Rubina Chettri, Sabnam Rai, Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Dolly Bhatta, Kritika Marasini, Samjhana Khadka |
| UAE | Esha Rohit Oza (C), Kavisha Kumari, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh |
| Pakistan | Nida Dar (C), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan |
| Thailand | Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan |
| Malaysia | Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Arianna Natasya, Elsa Hunter, Dhanusri Sri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Aisyah, Irdina Beh Nabil |
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Schedule
The tournament kicks off with an exciting opener between the UAE and Nepal on July 19 at 2:00 PM local time, followed by a high-stakes match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at 7:00 PM. The following days will see a series of gripping matches, including Malaysia vs. Thailand and Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh on July 20, and many more as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals.
The semi-finals are set for July 26, with the first match at 2:00 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. The grand finale, which promises to be a spectacular showdown, will take place on July 28 at 7:00 PM.
| Date | Day | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | Friday | UAE vs Nepal | 2:00 PM |
| July 19, 2024 | Friday | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM |
| July 20, 2024 | Saturday | Malaysia vs Thailand | 2:00 PM |
| July 20, 2024 | Saturday | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM |
| July 21, 2024 | Sunday | India vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 21, 2024 | Sunday | Pakistan vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 22, 2024 | Monday | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 22, 2024 | Monday | Bangladesh vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 23, 2024 | Tuesday | Pakistan vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 23, 2024 | Tuesday | India vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 24, 2024 | Wednesday | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 24, 2024 | Wednesday | Sri Lanka vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 26, 2024 | Friday | Semi-final 1 | 2:00 PM |
| July 26, 2024 | Friday | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM |
| July 28, 2024 | Sunday | Final | 7:00 PM |
Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this tournament, which not only highlights the prowess of women’s cricket in Asia but also brings the thrilling action of the Women’s Asia Cup back to Sri Lankan soil.
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