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The much-awaited Women T20 World Cup 2024. which is scheduled to begin on October 3, Indian will begin its campaign on the very next day. One of the ones strong contenders for the title India awaits getting her first championship in this elite competition side by side with cricketing superpowers like England and Australia. The first match for the tournament will be between Bangladesh and Scotland the later making their T20 World Cup debut. It should be quite the opener for the tournament. It is set to last 18 days with 23 matches. The final match will take place on the 20th of October where the new T20 World Champion will be crowned.
The Indian side is also highly anticipated to put in a good show in this World Cup as they had come to the previous international tournaments with some remarkable exploits. The side has both tested players and emerging talent who will seek to work off that experience and talent through to progress in the group stages and beyond. Harmanpreet Kaur is going to be crucial in leadership as the side looks to make up for previous outings and off the challenge that will face other strong teams.
Great performances over the years and dominance in women cricket have set three favorites-the title in store for Australia, England, and India. Those other teams participating are as eager and more than ready to dent the permutations of the competition. The competition will not just though showcase the might of those established teams. it will still give other nations a chance to show off their prowess at the international level.
This will be packed with high-intensity matches as the tournament progresses, boasting all skillful batting, sensible bowling and threatening fielding on display. Every game shall then become crucial as teams are keen to pick those vital points in the group stages as they lead into knockout rounds. The stakes would be high and every run wicket and catch may decide the eventual champion.
It also gives an opportunity to encourage the next generation of cricketers from different parts of the world. The matches will be broadcast all over the world, which will encourage young girls to take up the sport and then pursue their passions and dreams in cricket For the game to flourish at grassroot levels, the visibility of women cricket is crucial to stimulate interest and participation.
The efforts to host the Women T20 World Cup in the UAE are marvelous and infrastructures and facilities have been set to provide an extraordinary experience for the players as well as the spectators. Venues would be surcharged with extended cheering crowds for each match and will add to the enthusiasm of the competition.
As India prepare to face their first match the focus would be on game execution and being abreast with the conditions. Every player is aware of his role and, at the same time, knows the importance of teamwork to succeed. The coaching staff also plays a vital role in strategizing and making real-time adjustments during a match.
India schedule Women T20 World Cup 2024
The T20 cricket tournament Indian women have been placed in a very competitive Group A along with New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the defending champions Australia. Harmanpreet women will play Aussie challenge in Sharjah on October 13 after playing matches against New Zeland, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai. Except for their encounter against Pakistan which will begin at 3:30pm, all of their matches will begin at 7:30pm.
- October 3: Match 1: Bangladesh v Scotland, Sharjah, 3.30 PM IST
- October 3: Match 2: Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 4: Match 3: South Africa v West Indies, Dubai, 3.30 PM IST
- October 4: Match 4: India v New Zealand, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 5: Match 5: Australia v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 3.30 PM IST
- October 5: Match 6: Bangladesh v England, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 6: Match 7: India v Pakistan, Dubai, 3.30 PM IST
- October 6: Match 8: West Indies v Scotland, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 7: Match 9: England v South Africa, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 8: Match 10: Australia v New Zealand, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 9: Match 11: South Africa v Scotland, Dubai, 3.30 PM IST
- October 9: Match 12: India v Sri Lanka, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 10: Match 13: Bangladesh v West Indies, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 11: Match 14: Australia v Pakistan, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 12: Match 15: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 3.30 PM IST
- October 12: Match 16: Bangladesh v South Africa, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 13: Match 17: England v Scotland, Sharjah, 3.30 PM IST
- October 13: Match 18: India v Australia, Sharjah, 7.30 PM IST
- October 14: Match 19: Pakistan v New Zealand, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 15: Match 20: England v West Indies, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
- October 17: Match 21: Semi-final 1, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST
Squads
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, Sajana Sajeeva
Women T20 World Cup: Where to watch India Matches?
The Women T20 World Cup 2024 will come live on Indian screens when Star Sports Network relays it For online viewers With women cricket becoming increasingly important this step towards an equal playing field on a gender basis in fact questions the stronger commitment toward facilitating and acknowledging women in cricket. The champions of Women T20 World Cup 2024 will receive USD 2.34 million an increase of a whopping 134 percent as against the USD 1 million given to winners of the previous iteration in South Africa in 2023. This significant hike reflects not only the value accorded to women cricket but also sets the precedent to force other sporting organizations to initiate similar actions.
The ICC levels prize money for the men and women tournaments that motivates greater investment in women sports in relation to equality. It has broad effects as many girls are inspired to play the game of cricket and more female athletes gain visibility. which is a sure testament that women sports deserve the same recognition and financial support as those of the males.
This decision comes at a time when the world has become more serious towards discussions on achieving equality between sexes in sports. Organizations in various fields of sport have been fighting for women rights and the commitment by ICC proves to be very promising regarding the cause With this standard the ICC validates the efforts of the female cricketers and challenges others into revisiting policies and priorities on payment and support to women in sports.
The excitability in both the players’ minds as well as that of the fans increases because the tournament is near. Competition this year in the tournament will be enormous with the best in the world vying for the title. Added prize money is likely to provide added zeal to perform at levels best for players who know their efforts will not go un-recognized both on and off the cricket field.
The Women T20 World Cup 2024 will be a celebration of cricketing talent and provide a platform for pushing up the penetration of the frontiers of gender equality in sports. Visibility of women cricket has been gradually on the rise, and it is in such initiatives that it is maintained. Thrill and participation leading to fierce competition along with news on the achievements of women in the sport are some of the things in store for the fans.
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
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
Live Streaming and telecast in India
Star Sports Network will telecast all the World Cup matches on TV in India while Disney+Hotstar will stream the matches live in the country for free.
ICC declared the Women T20 World Cup 2024 will get the same prize money as the men one as a landmark decision For the first time in the history of International Cricket, a women and a men event will be offering the same purse But this time around the Women T20 World Cup 2024 winners will take away USD 2.34 million. while Australia the champions of the previous edition held in South Africa in 2023. Were awarded a mere USD 1 million. The development promises to usher in a new precedent in international cricket for gender parity and give other sporting bodies lessons to learn from.
