ICC unveils full schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024; India to face New Zealand in their first game

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Set to unfold from October 3 to October 20 in Bangladesh, this event promises riveting cricket action and aims to captivate audiences worldwide.

Tournament format and venues

Ten formidable teams will converge for 23 exhilarating matches, igniting passion and fervor across two iconic venues in Bangladesh: the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Group A, stationed in Sylhet, boasts cricket powerhouses like Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Group B, centered in Dhaka, features the host nation Bangladesh, alongside England, South Africa, West Indies and Qualifier 2.

Key matches alongside the opening fixture

The tournament’s commencement on October 3 promises fireworks, with 2023 runners-up South Africa locking horns with England in a riveting showdown. Simultaneously, hosts Bangladesh will vie against Qualifier 2 in Dhaka, aiming to harness home advantage and kickstart their campaign on a high note. Defending champions Australia will embark on their title defense on October 4 against Qualifier 1 in Sylhet, while fans eagerly anticipate the clash between India and New Zealand on the same day. Notably, the India-Pakistan fixture on October 6 adds an extra layer of excitement to the group-stage matches.

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Road to the semifinals and final

As the group stage unfolds, the top two teams from each group will secure passage to the semifinals, scheduled for October 17 in Sylhet and October 18 in Dhaka. The ultimate showdown will take place at the hallowed grounds of the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on October 20, where the crowning of the T20 World Cup champions will mark the culmination of this thrilling journey.

Qualification pathway and warm-up matches

Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 will emerge from the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with the final showdown set for May 7. To set the stage for the main event, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to ten gripping warm-up matches from September 27 to October 1 at BKSP in Dhaka, providing a tantalizing glimpse into the exhilarating cricket action that awaits.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full schedule:

October 3

• England v South Africa – 15:00 local time (Dhaka) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• Bangladesh v Qualifier 2 – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 4

• Australia v Qualifier 1 – 15:00 local time (Sylhet) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• India v New Zealand – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 5

• South Africa v West Indies – 15:00 local time (Dhaka) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• Bangladesh v England – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 6

• New Zealand v Qualifier 1 – 15:00 local time (Sylhet) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• India v Pakistan – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 7

• West Indies v Qualifier 2 – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 8

• Australia v Pakistan – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 9

• Bangladesh v West Indies – 15:00 local time (Dhaka) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• India v Qualifier 1 – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 10

• South Africa v Qualifier 2 – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 11

• Australia v New Zealand – 15:00 local time (Sylhet) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• Pakistan v Qualifier 1 – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 12

• England v West Indies – 15:00 local time (Dhaka) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• Bangladesh v South Africa – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 13

• Pakistan v New Zealand – 15:00 local time (Sylhet) | 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT
• India v Australia – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 14

• England v Qualifier 2 – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 17

• First semi-final – 19:00 local time (Sylhet) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 18

• Second semi-final – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

October 20

• Final – 19:00 local time (Dhaka) | 18:30 IST | 13:00 GMT

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.