Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, Schedule, Groups, and Broadcast Details

The much-anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3 in the UAE, with hosts Bangladesh taking on debutants Scotland in the opening match. This ninth edition of the tournament features 10 teams divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, and will see a total of 23 matches played over 18 days. The final is scheduled for October 20, where the new Women’s T20 World Champion will be crowned.

Top Contenders for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Australia, India, and England are considered the top contenders for the title, though other teams are also aiming to make their mark. Australia, the defending champions, will once again be led by Alyssa Healy and will be aiming for their fourth consecutive title, having won the last three tournaments in a row. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is eager to break their ICC title drought and claim their first-ever trophy. After their recent Asia Cup triumph, Sri Lanka enters the tournament with newfound confidence, while hosts Bangladesh look to capitalize on home advantage. Meanwhile, England is determined to push past their past knockout-stage struggles, and 2023 runners-up South Africa will be aiming to go one step further and clinch the title.

ICC’s Groundbreaking Move

In a groundbreaking move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced equal prize money for both the men’s and women’s T20 World Cup tournaments for the first time. The winners of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will receive a prize of USD 2.34 million, a significant 134% increase from the previous edition in 2023, where Australia claimed USD 1 million.

Tournament Format and Groups

There are two groups in the tournament:

Group A:

• Australia
• India
• New Zealand
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka

Group B:

• Bangladesh
• England
• Scotland
• South Africa
• West Indies

Teams in Group A :

• Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
• India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, 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: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
• Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
• Travelling Reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
• Non-Travelling Reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
• Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana
• Travelling Reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana

Teams in Group B:

• Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
• England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
• Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
• South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
• Travelling Reserve: Miané Smit
• West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton

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Broadcast and Streaming Information

Cricket fans in India can catch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 live on the Star Sports Network. For those who prefer streaming, all matches will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

As the countdown begins, excitement builds for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament with fierce competition and historic moments awaiting both players and fans alike.

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