The 9th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup is set to begin on October 3, 2024, and will run until October 20, 2024. This exciting tournament will feature 10 teams battling it out across 23 matches, including the final.
Split into two groups of five teams each, the stage is set for an intense competition. Team India, aiming to clinch their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title, is placed in Group A alongside heavyweights like Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
In this article, we’ll provide complete details about the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, including the match timetable, Team India’s schedule, the points table, and information on how to watch the matches live.
When Does the Women's T20 World Cup Start in 2024?
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will officially commence on October 3, 2024. Over the course of 18 days, these teams will compete in matches leading to the grand final. This World Cup, which was initially supposed to take place in Bangladesh, is now being hosted by the UAE after concerns around student protests in Bangladesh.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule
| S.No. | Date/Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 Oct 2024, Thu – 3:30 PM | Bangladesh Women Vs Scotland Women |
| 2 | 03 Oct 2024, Thu – 7:30 PM | Pakistan Women Vs Sri Lanka Women |
| 3 | 04 Oct 2024, Fri – 3:30 PM | South Africa Women Vs West Indies Women |
| 4 | 04 Oct 2024, Fri – 7:30 PM | India Women Vs New Zealand Women |
| 5 | 05 Oct 2024, Sat – 3:30 PM | Australia Women Vs Sri Lanka Women |
| 6 | 05 Oct 2024, Sat – 7:30 PM | Bangladesh Women Vs England Women |
| 7 | 06 Oct 2024, Sun – 3:30 PM | India Women Vs Pakistan Women |
| 8 | 06 Oct 2024, Sun – 7:30 PM | West Indies Women Vs Scotland Women |
| 9 | 07 Oct 2024, Mon – 7:30 PM | England Women Vs South Africa Women |
| 10 | 08 Oct 2024, Tue – 7:30 PM | Australia Women Vs New Zealand Women |
| 11 | 09 Oct 2024, Wed – 3:30 PM | South Africa Women Vs Scotland Women |
| 12 | 09 Oct 2024, Wed – 7:30 PM | India Women Vs Sri Lanka Women |
| 13 | 10 Oct 2024, Thu – 7:30 PM | Bangladesh Women Vs West Indies Women |
| 14 | 11 Oct 2024, Fri – 7:30 PM | Australia Women Vs Pakistan Women |
| 15 | 12 Oct 2024, Sat – 3:30 PM | New Zealand Women Vs Sri Lanka Women |
| 16 | 12 Oct 2024, Sat – 7:30 PM | Bangladesh Women Vs South Africa Women |
| 17 | 13 Oct 2024, Sun – 3:30 PM | England Women Vs Scotland Women |
| 18 | 13 Oct 2024, Sun – 7:30 PM | India Women Vs Australia Women |
| 19 | 14 Oct 2024, Mon – 7:30 PM | Pakistan Women Vs New Zealand Women |
| 20 | 15 Oct 2024, Tue – 7:30 PM | England Women Vs West Indies Women |
| 21 | 17 Oct 2024, Thu – 7:30 PM | Semi Final 1: TBC Vs TBC |
| 22 | 18 Oct 2024, Fri – 7:30 PM | Semi Final 2: TBC Vs TBC |
| 23 | 20 Oct 2024, Sun – 7:30 PM | Final: TBC Vs TBC |
India’s Matches in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Team India will kick off their World Cup journey with some high-profile clashes, and the schedule promises some nail-biting encounters.
- October 4, 2024 – India vs New Zealand: India’s campaign begins against New Zealand in a crucial group-stage match.
- October 6, 2024 – India vs Pakistan: One of the biggest rivalries in cricket, India takes on Pakistan, and this match is bound to attract global attention.
- October 9, 2024 – India vs Sri Lanka: India will face the challenge of Sri Lanka as they aim to continue their strong form.
- October 13, 2024 – India vs Australia: The defending champions Australia take on India in what could be a pivotal match in determining the group standings.
India will look to improve on their performances from previous editions, especially after a heart-breaking defeat in the semi-finals of the last Women’s T20 World Cup, where they lost to Australia by just 5 runs.
How Many Teams Are Participating?
The tournament features 10 teams in total, divided into two groups of five:
- Group A: India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Group B: Bangladesh, England, South Africa, Scotland, West Indies
Each team will play the others in their group once, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in the final match.
Indian Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh
- Yastika Bhatia
- Arundhati Reddy
- Sajana Sajeevan
- Deepti Sharma
- Sobhana Asha
- Radha Yadav
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Shreyanka Patil
Australia Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Annabel Sutherland
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Ellyse Perry
- Alyssa Healy
- Beth Mooney
- Megan Schutt
- Georgia Wareham
- Kim Garth
- Sophie Molineux
- Alana King
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Darcie Brown
- Grace Harris
- Tayla Vlaeminck
- Tahlia McGrath
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Stafanie Taylor
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Ashmini Munisar
- Deandra Dottin
- Chinelle Henry
- Mandy Mangru
- Karishma Ramharack
- Chedean Nation
- Hayley Matthews
- Qiana Joseph
- Zaida James
- Afy Fletcher
- Shamilia Connell
- Nerissa Crafton
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Maddy Green
- Jess Kerr
- Sophie Devine
- Izzy Gaze
- Fran Jonas
- Leigh Kasperek
- Amelia Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Molly Penfold
- Suzie Bates
- Brooke Halliday
- Georgia Plimmer
- Eden Carson
- Hannah Rowe
- Rosemary Mair
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Nigar Sultana Joty
- Taj Nehar
- Marufa Akter
- Shorna Akter
- Nahida Akter
- Dilara Akter
- Murshida Khatun
- Fahima Khatun
- Sultana Khatun
- Mst Ritu Moni
- Sobhana Mostary
- Jahanara Alam
- Rabeya Khan
- Shathi Rani
- Disha Biswas
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Iram Javed
- Diana Baig
- Aliya Riaz
- Muneeba Ali Siddiqui
- Nida Dar
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Tuba Hassan
- Fatima Sana Khan
- Tasmia Rubab
- Omaima Sohail
- Sadaf Shamas
- Nashra Sundhu
- Sidra Amin
- Gull Feroza
- Sadia Iqbal
England Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Amy Jones
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Heather Knight
- Maia Bouchier
- Bess Heath
- Sarah Glenn
- Alice Capsey
- Lauren Bell
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Charlie Dean
- Danielle Gibson
- Linsey Smith
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt
- Sophia Dunkley
- Freya Kemp
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Alisa Lister
- Kathryn Bryce
- Darcey Carter
- Megan McColl
- Abtaha Maqsood
- Abbi Aitken-Drummond
- Katherine Fraser
- Saskia Horley
- Hannah Rainey
- Olivia Bell
- Sarah Bryce
- Lorna Jack-Brown
- Chloe Abel
- Rachel Slater
- Priyanaz Chatterji
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Sachini Nisansala
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Sugandika Kumari
- Udeshika Prabodani
- Anushka Sanjeewani
- Ama Kanchana
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Inoshi Fernando
- Achini Kulasuriya
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Shashini Gimhani
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Hasini Perera
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team Squad
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sune Luus
- Tazmin Brits
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Chloe Tryon
- Seshnie Naidu
- Sinalo Jafta
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Anneke Bosch
- Ayanda Hlubi
- Marizanne Kapp
- Annerie Dercksen
- Mieke de Ridder
- Ayabonga Khaka
India’s Quest for First World Cup Glory
Despite their consistent performances, Team India is yet to win the Women’s T20 World Cup. They came closest in 2020 when they reached the final but were defeated by Australia, the dominant force in women’s cricket, who have lifted the trophy multiple times.Australia will once again be a major threat in this tournament, having won the past three titles.
This year’s competition will be another chance for India’s women to showcase their talent on the world stage and aim for that elusive title. Fans will be hopeful that under the guidance of their key players, India can overcome the strong competition and finally clinch the trophy.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-finals and Final Match Time Table
The semi-finals and final matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played at iconic venues in the UAE, and these matches will be aired live as well:
Semi-Final 1:
- Date: 17th October 2024, Thursday
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Semi-Final 2:
- Date: 18th October 2024, Friday
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Final:
- Date: 20th October 2024, Sunday
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
How to Watch Live Streaming of Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Matches
All the matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 can be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. You can watch the matches on your mobile device or computer through the app or website.
However, free live streaming is not available for the Women’s T20 World Cup. Hotstar offers a 5-minute free preview of live matches, after which a subscription is required to continue watching the fixtures.
For those who prefer watching on TV, Star Sports Network will be broadcasting all the matches live. You can tune in to their various channels, depending on your regional language preferences and sports package.
Make sure you have an active subscription to Disney+ Hotstar or access to Star Sports to enjoy the match live.
WT20WC Points Table
| Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS-W | 3 | 3 | 0 | +2.786 | 6 |
| IND-W | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.576 | 4 |
| NZ-W | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.282 | 4 |
| PAK-W | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.488 | 2 |
| SL-W | 4 | 0 | 4 | -2.173 | 0 |
| Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-W | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.708 | 4 |
| SA-W | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.527 | 4 |
| EN-W | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.653 | 4 |
| BAN-W | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.835 | 2 |
| SCT-W | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.671 | 0 |
Final Thoughts
With the tournament set to begin in October, the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to deliver high-octane cricket. For India, the competition will be fierce, especially in a group containing Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan.
Will India finally lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy? Only time will tell as the countdown begins for this exciting tournament.