ICC Women's T20 World Cup in UAE: Everything you need to know
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Cricket fans in the UAE, take note! The Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE on October 3, 2024. The matches were originally set to take place in Bangladesh but were shifted to the UAE.
Now in its ninth edition, fans can catch the matches at Dubai and Sharjah stadiums from Thursday, October 3 to 20, 2024.
The Women’s T20 World Cup will showcase 10 teams battling it out on the grounds to see who will make it to the finals to raise the coveted trophy.
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Here’s everything you need to know before the games begin.
The Groups
Teams are split into two groups, Team A which consists of Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka; and Group B which includes Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies.
Each team will meet each other in a single round-robin with the top two teams from each group making it to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-final matches will meet each other in the finale on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
*In pics: Two impressive new football stadiums to be built in Dubai*
Fixtures
Thursday, October 3 | 2pm: Bangladesh versus Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Thursday, October 3 | 6pm: Pakistan versus Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Friday, October 4 | 2pm: South Africa versus West Indies at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Friday, October 4 | 6pm: India versus New Zeland at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Saturday, October 5 | 2pm: Australia versus Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Saturday, October 5 | 6pm: Bangladesh versus England at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sunday, October 6 | 2pm: India versus Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Sunday, October 6 | 6pm: West Indies versus Scotland at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Monday, October 7 | 6pm: England versus South Africa at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Tuesday, October 8 | 6pm: Australia versus New Zeland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Wednesday, October 9 | 2pm: South Africa versus Scotland at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Wednesday, October 9 | 6pm: India versus Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Thursday, October 10 | 6pm: Bangladesh versus West Indies at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Friday, October 11 | 6pm: Australia versus Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Saturday, October 12 | 2pm: New Zeland versus Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Saturday, October 12 | 6pm: Bangladesh versus South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Sunday, October 13 | 2pm: England versus Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sunday, October 13 | 6pm: India versus Australia at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Monday, October 14 | 6pm: Pakistan versus New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Tuesday, October 15 | 6pm: England versus West Indies at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Thursday, October 17 | 6pm: Semi-Finals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Friday, October 18 | 6pm: Semi-Finals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sunday, October 20 | 6pm: Finals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Tickets
If you’re an avid follower of cricket and want to go support your team, you can get your tickets for just Dhs5 on platinumlist.net. You will be able to purchase a maximum of eight tickets, but you can make multiple purchases. There are no seat selections, and are available on a first-come first-serve basis. It could get crowded, so ensure you arrive early to get good seats. Gates will open three hours before the match start time.
Do note, that a single ticket allows you to watch both matches at the same venue on the same day.
If tickets are not sold out, you will be able to purchase tickets at the gate.
In 2023, Australia won their sixth and third consecutive title after beating the hosts South Africa in the final by 19 runs.
Way to go ladies! We can’t wait to see who will walk home with the trophy this year.
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