Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Action Unfolds in UAE

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to kick off in the UAE on October 5, marking the first time defending champions Australia will play in the region. The stage is set for an exciting tournament as teams gear up for thrilling matches in Dubai and Sharjah. India will commence their campaign against New Zealand on October 4, while Australia will face off against Sri Lanka the following day.

Notable teams like England and West Indies will also make their debut on UAE soil during this tournament, originally relocated from Bangladesh due to recent unrest. The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains the tournament hosts amidst these changes. The matches have been strategically allocated between Dubai and Sharjah, with Australia and India set to showcase their prowess in different venues.Key matchups include the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash on October 6, and the South Africa vs England clash on October 7. Fans can also look forward to the riveting India vs Australia fixture on October 13.

The semi-finals and grand finale, scheduled for October 20 in Dubai, promise to be nail-biting encounters.Scotland and Sri Lanka, previously seen in action during the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers 2024 in the UAE, will bring their A-game to the main event. Although Dubai has not hosted a women’s T20I before, all teams will have ample opportunity to acclimatize during warm-up matches from September 28 to October 3.With teams like Australia, India, and England in the mix, Group A is packed with talent.

Group B also boasts formidable contenders like South Africa and West Indies. The tournament structure guarantees fierce competition, with only the top two from each group progressing to the semi-finals. Matches are scheduled to kick off at 2 pm local time for day games and 6 pm for evening fixtures, ensuring fans a feast of top-tier women’s T20 cricket.

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