The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the much-awaited Women’s Asia Cup 2024, which will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024. This edition promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before.
Eight Teams Vying for Glory
The tournament will see an expansion from the previous edition, featuring eight teams instead of six. The four established teams – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh – will be joined by the semifinalists of the Women’s Premier Cup 2024. This opens the door for new contenders like UAE, Malaysia, Nepal, and Thailand to showcase their talent on the prestigious Asia Cup stage.
A Tournament Committed to Women in Cricket
Following the successful implementation in the 2022 edition, the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will once again feature all-female match officials. This is a commendable step towards promoting and empowering women in cricket officiating roles.
Group Stage – A Battle for Supremacy
The eight teams have been divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Group B: UAE, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand
An exciting group stage awaits, with each team playing all other teams in their group. Here’s a look at the opening day’s fixtures:
- July 19, Friday: Pakistan vs Nepal, India vs UAE
- July 20, Saturday: Malaysia vs Thailand, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Full Schedule
Here’s the full schedule for the remaining matches:
| Date | Match 1 | Match 2 |
| July 19, Friday | Pakistan vs Nepal | India vs UAE |
| July 20, Saturday | Malaysia vs Thailand | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
| July 21, Sunday | Nepal vs UAE | India vs Pakistan |
| July 22, Monday | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | Bangladesh vs Thailand |
| July 23, Tuesday | Pakistan vs UAE | India vs Nepa |
| July 24, Wednesday | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | Sri Lanka vs Thailand |
| July 26, Friday | SF1 (Group A 1st) vs (Group B 2nd) | SF2 (Group B 1st) vs (Group A 2nd) |
| July 28, Sunday | FINALS |
Knockout Stages – The Road to the Championship
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, where they will face off in a cross-group format. The winners of the semi-finals will then clash in the grand finale on July 28th to determine the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 champion.
With an expanded format, promising newcomers, and a continued focus on women in cricket, the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 promises to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
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