Some of the biggest names in cricket will take centre stage when the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 begins in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, October 3.Australia are the holders and record six-time winners, but Alyssa Healy’s team will be wary of the threat posed by former champions England and West Indies, as well as South Asian powerhouse India.
The tournament will be played in a simple two-stage format and will see the winner walk away with a hefty cheque.
Here’s what you need to know about the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
Which teams will participate in the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Group A
Australia
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Group B
Bangladesh
England
Scotland
South Africa
West Indies
How did the teams qualify?
Bangladesh were granted automatic qualification on account of being the tournament hosts.
Australia, South Africa, England, India, the West Indies and New Zealand qualified on the basis of their performance in the previous edition of the tournament in 2023, when Australia lifted the title in the final against hosts South Africa. Of these, West Indies and New Zealand qualified on the basis of their third-place finish in the group stage, while the other four secured their spots as semifinalists.
Pakistan’s entry into the 2024 edition was sealed on account of their ICC Women’s T20 team ranking at the end of the 2023 tournament, which was the highest amongst the fourth-placed teams.
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