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Women’s T20 World Cup schedule announced; India to play Pakistan on Oct 6, ENG-SA face-off in opener

Women’s T20 World Cup schedule announced; India to play Pakistan on Oct 6, ENG-SA face-off in opener

ICC announce 2024 Women's T20 World Cup schedule; IND-PAK to face off on Oct 6

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday (May 5) announced the final schedule of theWomen’sT20 World Cup 2024, starting on October 3 in Bangladesh. The hosts will take on one of the qualifiers on the opening day, while South Africa will take on England, with Dhaka hosting both the matches.

Besides, the marquee clash between two arch-rivals,India and Pakistan, willget underwayon October 6 in Sylhet.

The defending champions, Australia, will open their campaign against one of the qualifiers on October 4 in Sylhet.

“We are thrilled to announce the fixture schedule for the ninth ICCWomen’sT20 World Cup. It will be great to have an ICC World Cup back in Bangladesh, a country with such a large and passionate fan base, who will be able to enjoy an ICC event first-hand,”ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said.

Speaking on the same lines, Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO Nizamuddin Chaudhary said,“We take great pride in revealing the fixture schedule for the ninth ICCWomen’sT20 World Cup. Bringing an ICC World Cup back to Bangladesh is truly exciting, especially given thecountry'simmense fan base eagerly awaiting this prestigious event."

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Meanwhile, top sides Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan are drawn together in Group A with one qualifying side, whileGroup B consists of South Africa, England, West Indies and Bangladesh, alongside other qualifier side.

Women’sT20 World Cup details

Bangladesh will play hosts of this tournament for the second time in history, from October 3 to 20.

A total of 23 matches will be played, with Group A teams to play their matches in Sylhet, while Group B teams will compete in Dhaka. The two semi-finals willtake placeon October 17 and 18 in Sylhet and Dhaka, respectively, and the final will be in Dhaka on October 20.

Meanwhile, Australia is the defending champion, beating South Africa in the summit clash last year in Cape Town.

Asthequalifying teams are concerned, Sunday (May 5) will see two remaining spots getting filled, with Sri Lanka, UAE, Scotland and Ireland playing out the semis in Abu Dhabi.

  • India W vs New Zealand W – Friday (Oct 4) in Sylhet
  • India W vs Pakistan - Sunday (Oct 6) in Sylhet
  • India W vs Q1 – Wednesday (Oct 9) in Sylhet
  • India vs Australia – Sunday (Oct 13) in Sylhet