The excitement is palpable as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off today with an exhilarating match between Bangladesh and Scotland in Sharjah. Cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for a thrilling tournament, especially as the Indian women’s team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, aims to capture their first T20 World Cup title.
Tournament Overview
This year’s Women’s T20 World Cup marks the 9th edition of the prestigious tournament. Historically, Australia has dominated, winning 6 titles, while the West Indies and England have each claimed the trophy once. The competition will see strong teams like Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and defending champions West Indies, competing for cricketing glory.
India’s Quest for Glory
The Indian women’s cricket team is placed in a competitive Group A, alongside New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Following their recent victories against West Indies and last tournament’s runner-ups South Africa, the Women in Blue are brimming with confidence.
India’s Match Schedule
Here’s the detailed schedule for India’s group stage matches:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs New Zealand | October 4 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| India vs Pakistan | October 6 | Dubai | 3:30 PM |
| India vs Sri Lanka | October 9 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| India vs Australia | October 13 | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| If qualified, Semi-Final 1 | October 17 | Dubai | TBD |
| If qualified, Semi-Final 2 | October 18 | Sharjah | TBD |
| If qualified, Final | October 20 | Dubai | TBD |
India’s Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad features a talented mix of experienced players and promising newcomers:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Shafali Verma
- Deepti Sharma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Yastika Bhatia (WK)
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Arundhati Reddy
- Renuka Singh
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Asha Sobhana
- Radha Yadav
- Shreyanka Patil
- Sajana Sajeevan
Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor.
Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra.
Where to Watch Live
Cricket fans can catch all the action of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 live on the Star Sports network. For those preferring to stream online, matches will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. Ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action as teams battle it out for supremacy!
Key Takeaways
- The tournament promises competitive matches with strong teams vying for the title.
- India’s path to potential victory begins against New Zealand on October 4.
- Live coverage will be accessible via Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar.
As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts around the globe will be eagerly watching to see if India can achieve their historic first T20 World Cup victory. Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable series of matches!
