Women’s T20WC: Venues And Revamped Fixtures Announced
Now comes a big update when the ICC has come up with the updated schedule of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 that will be staged in the UAE. The event was moved from Bangladesh because of the ongoing political unrest but still labeled BCB’s event. Dubai and Sharjah will host the championship in October 2024. Composition of Group Stage and Important Teams The groups remain the same: six-time champions Australia will be placed in Group A against 2020’s runners-up India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B is prepared with South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. This also means that both groups promise cricketing action with a twist. Australia’s UAE Debut and India’s Opening Encounter Defending champions Australia will make their UAE debut on October 5 against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka. India, on the other hand, will be starting their campaign on October 4 against New Zealand in Dubai. Two cities-Dubai and Sharjah-are scheduled to host the tournament, while the fixtures are divided equally. Australia will be playing most of their games in Sharjah, while India will be seen in action in Dubai. Exciting Encounters: India vs Australia and India vs Pakistan The most anticipated face-off of the championship will surely be between India and Australia on October 13 in Sharjah, a repeat of the 2022 semi-final. Just before that, India will also meet arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6 in Dubai during a day match. Meanwhile, there is South Africa against England during October 7, at Sharjah in Group B. Semi-Finals and Grand Finale The first semi-final, on October 17, will be given to Dubai if India qualifies for that. Sharjah will host the second semi-final, on October 18. The final is scheduled at Dubai on October 20. Both semi-finals and the final have reserve days to accommodate for weather delays-to avoid a situation the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 faced in June, when this door-closer was seen as a massive oversight. Scotland vs Sri Lanka: Recent Form Both Scotland and Sri Lanka go into this tournament fresh from their participation in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka remained unbeaten in all the six games played, whereas Scotland chalked four wins en route. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an action-packed one, with ten teams in contention for the title. All afternoon games will start at 2 pm local time and in the evening, during the semi-finals and final, games will start at 6 pm. With the shift of the venue now to the UAE, fans worldwide are looking forward to the tension and drama which this competition carries. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
