Where will the T20 World Cup held?

23 matches featuring the top 10 women’s teams in the world from 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh

The ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will take place in Bangladesh from October 3 to October 20, has its fixtures confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This event is expected to inspire and engage a new generation of fans worldwide.

The world’s top T20 cricket players will compete for the ultimate prize at two locations in Bangladesh: the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Ten teams will play 23 matches over eighteen exciting days.

The schedule was presented at a Dhaka event that was attended by the captains of the women’s teams from India and Bangladesh, Nigar Sultana and Harmanpreet Kaur, as well as Mr. Nazmul Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and CEO of the International Cricket Council.

The Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, met with the two captains at her home prior to the formal fixture launch and wished them well in the World Cup. (Photos accessible for usage on OMZ).

Six-time winners Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Qualifier 1 compete in Group A, with games held at Sylhet. While Qualifier 2 and the hosts, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies, will play their Group B matches in Dhaka.

Bangladesh will play Qualifier 2 in the evening on October 3 in Dhaka as the hosts try to make a big impression in front of what is anticipated to be a sellout home crowd on the first day of the World Cup. The T20 World Cup will begin with a match between 2023 runners-up South Africa and England, setting the stage for an entertaining and intense eighteen days.

Australia, the reigning champions and most successful team in the event’s history, will begin their campaign on October 4 in Sylhet against Qualifier 1, while October 6 will see the much awaited match between India and Pakistan in Sylhet.

Group A and Group B’s top two teams will advance to the semi-finals, which are set for October 17 in Sylhet and October 18 in Dhaka. On October 20, the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the crowning of the T20 World Cup champions.

The current ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will produce Qualifiers 1 and 2, with the final scheduled for May 7. Each team is split into two groups of five, and each side plays each other once. In the semi-finals, the top two teams from each group advance, and the top-seeded team from one group faces the second-seeded team from the other group. The losers of these semifinal games will compete for the last berths in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Ten warm-up matches, held at BKSP in Dhaka from September 27 to October 1, would serve as the exciting kickoff.

“We are thrilled to announce the fixture schedule for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated. Being able to witness an ICC tournament firsthand in Bangladesh, a nation with such a sizable and devoted fan base, will be fantastic. The ICC World Cup will return to Bangladesh.

“Over the past few years, the influence and success of every Women’s World Cup have been witnessed, greatly increasing the momentum for women’s sport. This Women’s T20 World Cup has the power to change women’s cricket in Bangladesh and inspire a new wave of global supporters and players. We are thrilled to witness the beneficial effects it will have both on and off the field in South Asia and around the world as a strategic priority.

Nizamuddin Chaudhary, CEO of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, stated: “We are really proud to announce the schedule of matches for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. It’s really thrilling to be bringing the ICC World Cup back to Bangladesh, especially with the vast number of fans that the nation has been anticipating this renowned tournament.”

“Bangladesh and beyond have an amazing potential to improve women’s cricket through the Women’s T20 World Cup. Previous Women’s World Cups have shown to be incredibly successful, and this competition has the potential to further advance the sport by drawing in new participants and fans from all over the world.”

“We are enthusiastic about the positive impact the Women’s T20 World Cup will have on the cricket landscape.”

“I’m thrilled at the prospect of competing in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh later this year,” India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said in a statement made during the occasion. Women’s cricket has grown astronomically in the last several years, particularly with the Women’s World Cups. This cricket match will undoubtedly be intensely competitive and exciting.

“We are thrilled at the announcement of the fixture schedule for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” Bangladeshi captain Nigar Sultana continued. It is a privilege for the nation to host such a renowned tournament, allowing our ardent supporters to witness the pinnacle of international women’s cricket firsthand.”

“The occasion has the ability to inspire women’s tennis worldwide as well as in Bangladesh.”

“Our squad has put in a lot of effort to get better, and we are even more determined now that we are playing at home. We implore our supporters to come out; their encouragement keeps us going.”

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures

Thursday, 3 October 2024

England v South Africa, Dhaka, 15h00

Bangladesh v Q2, Dhaka, 19h00

Friday, 4 October 2024

Australia v Q1, Sylhet, 15h00

India v New Zealand, Sylhet, 19h00

Saturday, 5 October 2024

South Africa v West Indies, Dhaka, 15h00

Bangladesh v England, Dhaka, 19h00

Sunday, 6 October 2024

New Zealand v Q1, Sylhet, 15h00

India v Pakistan, Sylhet, 19h00

Monday, 7 October 2024

West Indies v Q2, Dhaka, 19h00

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Australia v Pakistan, Sylhet, 19h00

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka, 15h00

India v Q1, Sylhet, 19h00

Thursday, 10 October 2024

South Africa v Q2, Dhaka, 19h00

Friday, 11 October 2024

Australia v New Zealand, Sylhet, 15h00

Pakistan v Q1, Sylhet, 19h00

Saturday, 12 October 2024

England v West Indies, Dhaka, 15h00

Bangladesh v South Africa, Dhaka, 19h00

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Pakistan v New Zealand, Sylhet, 15h00

India v Australia, Sylhet, 19h00

Monday, 14 October 2024

England v Q2, Dhaka, 15h00

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Semi Final 1, Sylhet, 19h00

Friday, 18 October 2024

Semi Final 2, Dhaka, 19h00

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Final, Dhaka, 19h00

*Times are all local

** The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

ICC T20 World Cup Warm up fixtures

Friday, 27 September 2024

England v Pakistan, BKSP 3 Dhaka, 14h00

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Australia v Q2 , BKSP 3 Dhaka, 10h00

India v West Indies, BKSP 3 Dhaka, 14h00

Bangladesh v New Zealand, BKSP 4 Dhaka, 10h00

South Africa v Q1, BKSP 4 Dhaka, 14h00

Monday, 30 September 2024

Australia v England, BKSP 3 Dhaka, 10h00

Q1 v Q2, BKSP 3 Dhaka, 14h00

Bangladesh v India, BKSP 4 Dhaka, 10h00

South Africa v New Zealand, BKSP 4, Dhaka, 14h00

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

West Indies v Pakistan, BKSP 4 Dhaka, 10h00