The much-anticipated ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has undergone a significant shift in venue due to political instability in Bangladesh, moving the tournament to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The competition, featuring ten teams, is set to provide intense cricketing action, with Group A consisting of Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while Group B will see Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and newcomers Scotland battle it out. The opening match on October 3 will witness Bangladesh facing Scotland, who will be making their debut in the prestigious tournament.
Tournament format and warm-up matches
Ahead of the official matches, all ten participating teams will engage in warm-up fixtures to prepare for the main event. These practice games, spread across three venues in Dubai from September 28 to October 1, will be 20-over contests, though they will not carry T20I status. Each team is set to play two warm-up matches, providing them with an opportunity to rotate their 15-member squads and test different strategies before the real action begins.
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India Women Warm-up Fixtures for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
The India Women’s cricket team will participate in two warm-up matches as part of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Their first match is against West Indies Women on September 29, at the ICC Academy Ground No 2 in Dubai. This fixture will serve as an important opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategies and performance ahead of the tournament. The second warm-up match is scheduled for October 1, where India Women will face South Africa Women at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Both matches are crucial for building team cohesion and assessing player form before the main event.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | IST | GMT | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, Sun | India Women vs West Indies Women, 4th Match | ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Oct 01, Tue | South Africa Women vs India Women, 10th Match | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Complete Warm-up Fixtures for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
| Date | Match Details | Venue | IST | GMT | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, Sat | Pakistan Women vs Scotland Women, 1st Match | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 28, Sat | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, 2nd Match | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 29, Sun | Australia Women vs England Women, 3rd Match | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 29, Sun | India Women vs West Indies Women, 4th Match | ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 29, Sun | South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, 5th Match | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 30, Mon | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women, 6th Match | ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sep 30, Mon | Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 7th Match | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Oct 01, Tue | West Indies Women vs Australia Women, 8th Match | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Oct 01, Tue | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 9th Match | ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Oct 01, Tue | South Africa Women vs India Women, 10th Match | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Broadcast and Live-streaming details
Cricket fans across the globe can tune into the live action as the Women’s T20 World Cup warmp games will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all matches. For those on the go, live streaming will be available through the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, as well as on the FanCode app and platform, allowing fans to catch every ball and moment of the tournament from wherever they are.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
