2024 ICC Womens T20 World Cup UAE Oct 3-Oct 20

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Women's T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures (all times UK and Ireland)​

Thursday October 3​

Bangladesh vs Scotland (Sharjah) - 11am

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) - 3pm

Friday October 4​

South Africa vs West Indies (Dubai) - 11am

India vs New Zealand (Dubai) - 3pm

Saturday October 5​

Bangladesh vs England (Sharjah) - 11am

Australia vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) - 3pm

Sunday October 6​

India vs Pakistan (Dubai) - 11am

West Indies vs Scotland (Dubai) - 3pm

Monday October 7​

England vs South Africa (Sharjah) - 3pm

Tuesday October 8​

Australia vs New Zealand (Sharjah) - 3pm

Wednesday October 9​

South Africa vs Scotland (Dubai) - 11am

India vs Sri Lanka (Dubai) - 3pm

Thursday October 10​

Bangladesh vs West Indies (Sharjah) - 3pm

Friday October 11​

Australia vs Pakistan (Dubai) - 3pm

Saturday October 12​

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah) - 11am

Bangladesh vs South Africa (Dubai) - 3pm

Sunday October 13​

England vs Scotland (Sharjah) - 11am

India vs Australia (Sharjah) - 3pm

Monday October 14​

Pakistan vs New Zealand (Dubai) - 3pm

Tuesday October 15​

England vs West Indies (Dubai) - 3pm

Thursday October 17​

Semi Final 1 (Dubai) - 3pm

Friday October 18​

Semi Final 2 (Sharjah) - 3pm

Sunday October 20​

Final (Dubai) - 3pm

Squads:

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

Bangladesh​

Nigar Sultana (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas

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

India​

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia , Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

New Zealand​

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

Pakistan​

Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.

Traveling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)

Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani

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

Sri Lanka​

TBC

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

*updated September 18, 2024 - subject to change

 

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They had one last year, why another so soon?

 

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They had one last year, why another so soon?

This is the womens.

 

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airing on Amazon Prime.

 

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This is the womens.

Feb 2023 was the last one

 

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They had one last year, why another so soon?

The one held last year in South Africa was originally scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to covid

They're scheduled to be hosted every 2 years and this is getting back on track by hosting it in 2024

 

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The question heading into this World Cup is have the other teams closed the gap on Australia since they have won last years World Cup.

The 3 obvious contenders will be : England, India and South Africa. With South Africa, they will have to be firing on all cylinders to beat Australia. India is probably the best all-round team, and the Womens Premier League has seen their players get the confidence and gap close year in year out.

England probably has the better 2 all rounders in the game in Ecclestone and Sciver-Brunt. Do feel that their batting can be a bit flakey at times. Their best can beat anyone on their day.

 

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Warm up schedule:

Schedule: ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches​

All timings in local time (UTC +4:00)
Table with 4 columns and 10 rows.

Date	Time	Match	Venue
28 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	Pakistan v Scotland	The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
28 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	Sri Lanka v Bangladesh	ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
29 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	New Zealand v South Africa	The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
29 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	India v West Indies	ICC Academy Ground No. 2, Dubai
29 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	Australia v England	ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
30 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	Scotland v Sri Lanka	The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
30 Sep 2024	6:00 PM	Pakistan v Bangladesh	ICC Academy Ground No. 2, Dubai
1 Oct 2024	6:00 PM	West Indies v Australia	The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
1 Oct 2024	6:00 PM	England v New Zealand	ICC Academy Ground No. 2, Dubai
1 Oct 2024	6:00 PM	South Africa v India	ICC Academy Ground, Dubai

 

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Wondering if there is a way one can access tonights ICC Womens warm up matches?

 

[Around the Wicket]

If there spinning tracks India will be favourites.

 

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If there spinning tracks India will be favourites.

Good point. I do feel like the gap between Australia and India has closed but I did say that at the last couple of major tournaments.


Going to be a fascinating World Cup from that perspective. If its anything like the mens World Cup here in 2021, one senses that batting 2nd will be an advantage especially with the dew factor.

 

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And in the opening post I didnt get the chance to list Sri Lankas womens squad. This is the squad now that we are a week from the tournament:

Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad​

Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana. Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana

 

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A pretty famous win for Scotland last night, albeit it being in a warm up. They beat the Pakistan women in an upset.

They dont get the opportunity to play too many of the traditional test playing nations. They have played only Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in their history.

 

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I hope Prime's coverage is better than the men's World T20 from earlier this year.

 

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Anyone know what’s wrong with Litchfield?

 

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Aussies post 162/6 in their warmup against England. This chase will be an interesting one.

 

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Anyone know what’s wrong with Litchfield?

Groin soreness at training they’re saying. https://www.cricket.com.au/news/413...p-dubai-report-scores-mcgrath-mooney-gardner?

 

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After not getting a bowl against NZ, McGrath the main wicket taker in last nights warm up match




Also good to see Mooney in the runs with 50 off 30

 

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Ticket prices seem relatively cheap.

"Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 are officially on sale, offering cricket fans the chance to witness the world’s top cricketers in action from 3 to 20 October. With 23 matches across two venues in Dubai and Sharjah, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience as 10 teams battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

Tickets have been priced with accessibility in mind, starting from just 5 AED, while premium seating options are available at 40 AED. For double-header match days, a single ticket grants access to both games."

I am wondering what the crowds will be like for this tournament. Im also questioning outside India matches, if we can get close to 10 to 15% capacity? Last years final in South Africa attracted a respectable 12,782 but tournament total was 69,914 which makes me think outside the Finals , crowds will be on the lower side.

 

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It will be around a 6 to 7 day gap between the first WBBL game of the season and the end of the ICC T20 Womens World Cup. I know players have a heavy schedule but it would not surprise me if some players ended up a bit cooked come the start of the WBBL campaign.

 

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Prediction time




Think there is a clear Top 2. Unfortunately, its a battle for 3-4-5 in this group. Im going to say Sri Lanka 3rd, Pakistan 4th, NZ 5th.

Bates wouldn't get a look-in, in a 2nd string India or Australian team. Too top heavy reliant on Kerr and Devine.

 

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A bit of a reality check for Scotland bowled out for 58 in their final warm up against Sri Lanka.

 

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Prediction time in Group B



Im tipping England to surprisingly bow out in the group stages. West Indies and South Africa to progress.

 

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Aussies in a bit of a bother in their warm up game against the Windies ladies. 61/5 at the half way mark of their innings.

 

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Aussies in a bit of a bother in their warm up game against the Windies ladies. 61/5 at the half way mark of their innings.

Southerland & King, both with bat and ball to the rescue