The 2024 women’s Asia Cup dates are out and the tournament will be played in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from July 19 to 28. The Asia Cup will be played in T20 format, involving eight teams, including the hosts Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia.
Women’s Asia Cup Format
The teams will be divided into two groups, with India clubbed with Pakistan, UAE and Nepal in Group A. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia. The marquee India vs Pakistan clash will be held on July 21. The event will also serve as a curtain-raiser to the T20 World Cup in Septembers, scheduled to take place in Bangladesh.
ACC president Jay Shah said, “We are excited to see the increased participation and competitiveness among the teams, reflecting the growing popularity and importance of women’s cricket. This expansion, from six teams in 2018 to seven in 2022, and now eight, is a testament to our commitment to the women’s game and the burgeoning talent pool in Asian cricket.”
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Schedule
Jul 19 – PAK vs NEP, IND vs UAE
Jul 20 – MAL vs THA, SL vs BAN
Jul 21- NEP vs UAE, IND vs PAK
Jul 22 – SL vs MAL, BAN vs THA
Jul 23 – PAK vs UAE, IND vs NEP
Jul 24 – BAN vs MAL, SL vs THA
Jul 26 – semi-finals
Jul 28 – final
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