Check The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule

The wait is almost over! The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will occur from October 3rd to 20th, 2024, where the women cricketers will compete in Bangladesh. This major tournament has powerful hitting, amazing fielding, and thrilling finishes.

A Nation Ready to Host

Bangladesh, a country with a deep love for cricket, will proudly host the 2024 World Cup. The games will be played at two impressive venues: the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. There will be 23 matches over 18 days, and the enthusiastic Bangladeshi fans will surely create an electric atmosphere that will add to the excitement.

The Teams in Contention

Ten teams will compete for the T20 World Cup trophy. Six teams have qualified automatically: Australia (the defending champions), England, India, New Zealand, South Africa (the runners-up in 2023), and Bangladesh (the host nation). They will be joined by four teams qualifying from the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates.

The Group Stage: Building Momentum

The teams are divided into two groups of five—Group A and Group B. Each team will play against every other team in their group once, for a total of four matches per team in the group stage. This format ensures that every team gets a chance to show its skills and fight for a place in the knockout stages.

Group A promises tough competition. Defending champions Australia, known for their strong batting and precise bowling, will aim to continue their dominance. With players like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, India will try to win after finishing second in 2020. New Zealand, consistently strong in women’s cricket, and Pakistan, known for surprising wins, will also be strong contenders. Sri Lanka, the fifth team in Group A, will also be looking to make an impact.

Group B offers different challenges. Hosts Bangladesh will be eager to perform well in front of their home crowd. England, known for their smart tactics and strong batting, will be a tough team to beat. South Africa, runners-up in 2023, will want to win after their near-miss last time. The remaining two spots in Group B will be taken by teams that qualify, which adds an element of surprise. Teams like the West Indies, known for their powerful batting, and others like Ireland or Thailand, which are improving steadily, could be the ones to watch.

The Knockout Stages: Where Champions Are Made

The top two teams from each group will move on to the knockout stages. The semi-finals, scheduled for October 17th and 18th, will have the group winners facing the runners-up from the other group. The winners of these high-stakes matches will then play in the grand final on October 20th at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

A Tournament Full of Promise

The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be a thrilling event. With a mix of well-known and emerging teams, every match will likely be competitive. The passionate Bangladeshi crowd will add an extra layer of excitement, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for players and fans. This World Cup is a fantastic opportunity for women’s cricket to gain more attention and inspire a new generation of cricketers and fans worldwide.

Key Details

Dates: October 3rd to 20th, 2024

Host: Bangladesh

Venues: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (Dhaka), Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Sylhet)

Teams:10 (6 automatic qualifiers + 4 qualifiers)

Format: Group Stage (each team plays all teams in their group once) followed by Knockouts (Semi-finals and Finals)

List of Matches