The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup is set to kick off on July 19, 2024, in Sri Lanka. This eight-team tournament will be played in a T20I format for the fifth consecutive time, serving as a crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for October-November in Bangladesh.
Tournament Format
The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. Each team will compete in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The final match is slated for July 28 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
India enters the tournament as the defending champions, having claimed victory in the last edition against Sri Lanka in 2022. Historically, India has been dominant in the Asia Cup, winning all but one edition, with their only loss occurring against Bangladesh in the 2018 final.
Group Composition
Group 1
- India
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- United Arab Emirates
Group 2
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Squad Overview
India
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma
Pakistan
- Captain: Nida Dar
- Key Players: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana
United Arab Emirates
- Captain: Esha Rohit Oza
- Key Players: Kavisha Kumari, Theertha Satish
Nepal
- Captain: Indu Barma
- Key Players: Sita Rana Magar, Rubina Chettri
Bangladesh
- Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
- Key Players: Jahanara Alam, Murshida Khatun
Sri Lanka
- Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
- Key Players: Harshitha Samarawickrama, Udeshika Prabodani
Thailand
- Captain: Thipatcha Putthawong
- Key Players: Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
Malaysia
- Captain: Winifred Duraisingam
- Key Players: Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Mahirah Izzati Ismail
Match Schedule
| Date | Group | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | A | UAE vs Nepal | 2:00 PM |
| July 19 | A | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM |
| July 20 | B | Malaysia vs Thailand | 2:00 PM |
| July 20 | B | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM |
| July 21 | A | India vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 21 | A | Pakistan vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 22 | B | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 22 | B | Bangladesh vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 23 | A | Pakistan vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 23 | A | India vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 24 | B | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 24 | B | Sri Lanka vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 26 | – | Semi-final 1 | 2:00 PM |
| July 26 | – | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM |
| July 28 | – | Final | 7:00 PM |
Broadcast and Live Streaming
Fans can watch the matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on the Star Sports Network and stream them live on Disney+ Hotstar in India.
With an exciting lineup of teams and a competitive format, the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 promises to be a thrilling tournament leading up to the World Cup!
