The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from October 3 to 20. Originally slated to be hosted in Bangladesh, the tournament was moved due to safety concerns related to political unrest.
This year’s competition will feature ten teams competing across two venues: Sharjah and Dubai.
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Tournament Format
- Total Matches: 23, including knockout rounds.
- Teams: 10, divided into two groups of five.
- Group Stage: Each team plays four matches.
- Knockout Rounds: The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
Groups
Group A:
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Group B:
- South Africa
- England
- West Indies
- Bangladesh
- Scotland
Squads Of Participating Teams
Group A
- Australia
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
- India
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwar, Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
- New Zealand
- The squad is yet to be announced
- Pakistan
Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
Travelling Reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
Non-Travelling Reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
- Sri Lanka
The squad is yet to be announced
Group B
- Bangladesh
The squad yet to be announced
- England
Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
- Scotland
Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
- South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
Travelling Reserve: Miané Smit
- West Indies
Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to deliver an exciting series of matches, showcasing the best talent in women’s cricket. With Australia as the defending champions, teams will be fiercely competing for the prestigious title. Fans can expect thrilling performances and high-quality cricket throughout the tournament.
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