Everything you should know about Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semifinals

We are down to the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semifinals, where the top teams from both Group A and Group B are all prepared to face off against one another. Undoubtedly, the event is going to catch fire with exciting matches and the best talents which women’s cricket has ever seen. Here’s a full guide on what you need to know about the semifinals.

Group A

The Indian Women’s team has been invincible in group A, winning all their three matches to take the top spot with 6 points and an outstanding NRR of 3.615. Their wins over Nepal, UAE, and Pakistan underlined their domination of the group. They took the second spot in Group A with 4 points and an NRR of 1.102, winning against UAE and Nepal but losing to India. Their fighting spirit coupled with subtle gameplay has made them a semifinalist.

Group B

Group B was led by Sri Lanka Women, who also won three out of three matches to earn 6 points with an NRR of 3.988. They beat Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand, with a mix of good batting backed by fine bowling. Bangladesh Women took the second semifinal spot from Group B with 4 points and an NRR of 1.971, losing only to Sri Lanka while beating Malaysia and Thailand.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semifinals schedule

Semifinals are slated to be played in Dambulla, with the first game on Friday, July 26, 2024. Bangladesh Women will face off against mighty India Women at 1:30 PM PST (8:30 AM GMT | 2:00 PM Local). This game is going to be an absolute blockbuster while Bangladesh will once again ring the storms against the unbeaten streak of India.

The other semi-final will be played between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women in Dambulla at 6:30 PM PST (1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local). Sri Lanka have been consistent in this group stage, so it will be hard to crack them. At the same time, Pakistan are a side looking to cash in on their strengths against the Sri Lankan outfit.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final

These semifinal winners will clash in the final on Sunday, July 28, 2024, again in Dambulla, at 2:30 PM PST (9:30 AM GMT | 3:00 PM Local). The final looks to bring off a great climax to the tournament with the best of the best teams competing for the pride of the title.