Comprehensive Guide to the Women’s Asia Cup 2024
The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is gearing up to start in Sri Lanka, promising an exhilarating lineup of 15 matches. This year’s tournament features teams from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, and Nepal. As a precursor to the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, the Asia Cup holds special importance for the participating teams.
Teams and Groups Details
The tournament’s opening matches will see fierce competition, notably with Pakistan clashing against defending champions India in the second match. The teams are strategically divided into two groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, Nepal, UAE
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand
The top two teams from each group will battle it out in the semi-finals on July 26, leading to the final match on July 28 in Dambulla.
Match Schedule of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024
Group Stage Matches:
- July 19, Friday
- UAE vs Nepal, 1:30 PM PST
- India vs Pakistan, 6:30 PM PST
- July 20, Saturday
- Malaysia vs Thailand, 1:30 PM PST
- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 6:30 PM PST
- July 21, Sunday
- India vs UAE, 1:30 PM PST
- Pakistan vs Nepal, 6:30 PM PST
- July 22, Monday
- Sri Lanka vs Malaysia, 1:30 PM PST
- Bangladesh vs Thailand, 6:30 PM PST
- July 23, Tuesday
- Pakistan vs UAE, 1:30 PM PST
- India vs Nepal, 6:30 PM PST
- July 24, Wednesday
- Bangladesh vs Malaysia, 1:30 PM PST
- Sri Lanka vs Thailand, 6:30 PM PST
Semi-Finals:
- July 26, Friday
- Semi-final 1, 1:30 PM PST
- Semi-final 2, 6:30 PM PST
Final:
- July 28, Sunday
- Final, 6:30 PM PST
Key Highlights of The Tournament
The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is a crucial event for the teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup. The tournament offers a perfect platform for teams to test their skills and strategies under subcontinental conditions. The matches will be held across various venues in Sri Lanka, providing an excellent opportunity for players to gain experience and for fans to enjoy top-notch cricket.
