The much-anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3 in the UAE, featuring the best female cricketers from around the globe. With 10 teams battling it out in 23 matches across 18 days, the stage is set for thrilling cricket action. Defending champions Australia will look to continue their dominance, while teams like India, England, and South Africa are eager to secure the coveted title.
Key Highlights:Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
- Tournament starts: October 3, 2024
- Total matches: 23
- Defending champions: Australia
- Venue: UAE
- Final: October 20, 2024
What makes this edition even more special is the introduction of equal prize money for women and men’s tournaments, marking a historic moment in cricket’s journey toward gender equality. Fans worldwide can catch all the action on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.
Two falcons 🦅
— ICC (@ICC) October 2, 2024
Two camels 🐫
10 captains 😎
ONE trophy 🏆
It’s all happening in the UAE! #T20WorldCup #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/cv6Te9TIsO
Group A:
- Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Group B:
- Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies
Tune in for an unforgettable cricket showdown!
Group A Squads for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Australia Squad:
- Captain: Alyssa Healy
- Key players: Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King
- Additional stars: Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (Vice-Captain), Sophie Molineux
- Strong batting lineup with Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Megan Schutt
- The team also includes Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, and Georgia Wareham.
India Squad:
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Core squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues
- Key contributors: Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar
- Strong bowling options like Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav
- Promising newcomers: Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
- Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
- Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
New Zealand Squad:
- Captain: Sophie Devine
- Veteran players: Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Maddy Green, Fran Jonas
- All-rounders: Melie Kerr, Leigh Kasperek
- Bowling talents: Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold
- Young prospects: Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe
- Experienced campaigner: Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan Squad:
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Team includes: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali
- Spin power with Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar
- Versatile options: Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas
- Key bowler: Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness)
- Travelling Reserve: Najiha Alvi (WK)
- Non-Travelling Reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
Sri Lanka Squad:
- Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
- Batting stars: Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi
- Spin duo: Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera
- Young guns: Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala
- Bowling lineup: Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya
- Backup: Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Travelling Reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana
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Group B Squads for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Bangladesh Squad:
- Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
- Key players: Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni
- Prominent all-rounders: Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun
- Bowling strength: Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam
- Youth talent: Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
England Squad:
- Captain: Heather Knight
- Star batters: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Emerging talent: Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier
- Key wicketkeeper: Amy Jones (WK)
- All-round power: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn
- Bowling depth: Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp
- Backup options: Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
Scotland Squad:
- Captain: Kathryn Bryce
- Vice-Captain: Sarah Bryce
- Core players: Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood
- All-rounders: Saskia Horley, Priyanaz Chatterji
- Bowling attack: Chloe Abel, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Darcey Carter
- Young prospects: Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
South Africa Squad:
- Captain: Laura Wolvaardt
- Strong lineup: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk
- Promising players: Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi
- Experienced players: Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus
- Solid spin options: Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu
- Bowling depth: Tumi Sekhukhune
- All-rounder: Chloé Tryon
- Travelling Reserve: Miané Smit
West Indies Squad:
- Captain: Hayley Matthews
- Vice-Captain and wicketkeeper: Shemaine Campbelle
- Key players: Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin
- Spin attack: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
- All-round strength: Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry
- Emerging stars: Ashmini Munisar, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James
- Additional players: Chedean Nation, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Tune in for an unforgettable cricket showdown!