Cricket fans across the globe are on their way to experience another thrilling tournament. The Women’s cricket is set to play another thrilling tournament. The Asia Cup is set to start on July 19. Sri Lanka is organizing this edition of the tournament. All the matches are set to take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will be played in T20 format. In this article, we will explore the schedule, squad, live stream, broadcast, and many others.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024:
The upcoming Asia Cup, beginning on July 19, 2024, promises to energize the Asian Women’s Cricket scene. The ninth edition of the tournament is already spreading excitement. The Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will be the exclusive venue for all matches.
The ACC’s Asia Cup T20 event will feature fifteen games, including two semifinals and a final showdown. All matches are scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, showcasing top-level competition in the heart of Asia.
The Groups of the Tournament:
In the T20 tournament, India is grouped with Pakistan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates in Group A, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand. India’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup debut begins against arch-rivals Pakistan on July 19 at Dambulla, setting the stage for an intense match-up between the two rivals.
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Nepal
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand
The Schedule of the Tournament:
| Date | Team | Team | Time | Venue |
| July 19 | United Arab Emirates | Nepal | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| India | Pakistan | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
| July 20 | Malaysia | Thailand | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
| July 21 | India | United Arab Emirates | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| Pakistan | Nepal | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
| July 22 | Sri Lanka | Malaysia | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| Bangladesh | Thailand | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
| July 23 | Pakistan | United Arab Emirates | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| India | Nepal | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
July 24 | Bangladesh | Malaysia | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| Sri Lanka | Thailand | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
July 26 | Semifinal 1 | Semifinal 1 | 2:00 PM | Dambulla |
| Semifinal 2 | Semifinal 2 | 7:00 PM | Dambulla | |
| July 28 | Final | Final | 7:00 PM | Dambulla |
Squad of Group A:
Team India: India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan.
Travelling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer, Meghna Singh
Team Pakistan: Nida Dar (c) Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
Team Nepal: Indu Barma (c), Rubina Chhetri, Sita Rana Magar, Bindu Rawal, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Kabita Joshi, Samjhana Khadka, Kajol Shrestha, Sabnam Rai, Rajmati Airee, Mamta Chaudhary, Kritika Marasini, Roma Thapa, Dolly Bhatta.
Team UAE: Esha Oza (c), Emily Thomas (wk), Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Kavisha Kumari, Khushi Sharma, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Rinitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper), Vaishnave Mahesh.
Squad of Group B:
Team Sri Lanka (Host): Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani.
Team Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Jahanara Alam, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Shorifa Khatun, Ishma Tanjim, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin. Stand-by: Taj Nehar, Fahima Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Puja Chakrabortty.
Team Malaysia: Winifred Duraisingam (c), Nur Aishah, Aisya Eleesa, Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Elsa Hunter, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (wk), Suabika Manivannan, Dhanusri Muhunan, Irdina Beh Nabil, Aina Najwa (wk), Nur Arianna Natsya, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa.
Team Thailand: Thipatcha Putthawong (c), Nattaya Boochatham, Kanyakoran Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto (wk), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Koranit Suwanchonrathi.
Where to Watch the Live Broadcast of the Tournament?
Indian fans can watch the Women’s Asia Cup live on the Star Sports Network.
Where to Watch the Live Stream of the Tournament?
Indian fans can stream the Women’s Asia Cup live on Disney+ Hotstar.
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