Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Schedule, Teams and Where to Watch
The Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 is set to kick off on July 19 in Sri Lanka, featuring eight teams vying for the prestigious title. This tournament serves as a crucial platform ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later this year in Bangladesh.
Let’s look into the details of the teams, squads, match schedule, and where to watch the action live.
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Teams and Groups
The eight participating teams are divided into two groups for the initial round-robin stage:
Group 1:
- India
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Group 2:
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Defending Champions: India enters the tournament as the defending champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition against Sri Lanka. They have been dominant in the Women’s Asia Cup, with only one loss to Bangladesh in the 2018 final.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Squads
Each team has announced their squads, with star players ready to showcase their talent on the field. Here are some key players to watch out for:
- India: Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, featuring Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.
- Pakistan: Captained by Nida Dar, including seasoned players like Aliya Riaz and Diana Baig.
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu leads the team, supported by Anushka Sanjeewani and Udeshika Prabodani.
- Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty captains the squad, with experienced names like Jahanara Alam and Rumana Ahmed.
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Match Schedule
The tournament schedule is packed with exciting matches, starting from July 19 and culminating in the final on July 28 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Schedule
Group Stage:
Friday, July 19:
- UAE vs Nepal – 2:00 PM IST
- India vs Pakistan – 7:00 PM IST
Saturday, July 20:
- Malaysia vs Thailand – 2:00 PM IST
- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 7:00 PM IST
Sunday ,July 21:
- India vs UAE – 2:00 PM IST
- Pakistan vs Nepal – 7:00 PM IST
Monday, July 22:
- Sri Lanka vs Malaysia – 2:00 PM IST
- Bangladesh vs Thailand – 7:00 PM IST
Tuesday, July 23:
- Pakistan vs UAE – 2:00 PM IST
- India vs Nepal – 7:00 PM IST
Wednesday, July 24:
- Bangladesh vs Malaysia – 2:00 PM IST
- Sri Lanka vs Thailand – 7:00 PM IST
Knockout Stage:
July 26, Friday:
- Semi-final 1 – 2:00 PM IST
- Semi-final 2 – 7:00 PM IST
July 28, Sunday:
- Final – 7:00 PM IST
Key Matches
- July 19: India vs Pakistan – A classic rivalry at 7:00 PM IST.
- July 20: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – A clash of titans in Group 2 at 7:00 PM IST.
- July 26: Semi-finals – Determining the finalists at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM IST.
- July 28: Final – Crowning the champion at 7:00 PM IST.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming
Catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network and stream it on Disney+Hotstar in India. International viewers can check local broadcasters for coverage details.
The Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 promises thrilling cricket as teams compete for supremacy in the continent. Stay tuned for updates, player performances, and the journey towards crowning the next champion.
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