The 9th edition of the Women’s Asia Cup starts on July 19 in Sri Lanka. This tournament is important as it comes before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October. India is entering the tournament as the defending champions and the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup T20 history.
Venue:
All matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Teams and Groups:
Eight teams are competing, divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Nepal, UAE
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand
Tournament Format:
Each team will play against the other three teams in its group in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals. The winners of the semifinals will play in the final on July 28.
Full Schedule and Match Timings (IST):
Date and Day:
– July 19, Friday: UAE vs Nepal (Group A) at 2:00 PM; India vs Pakistan (Group A) at 7:00 PM
– July 20, Saturday: Malaysia vs Thailand (Group B) at 2:00 PM; Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Group B) at 7:00 PM
– July 21, Sunday: India vs UAE (Group A) at 2:00 PM; Pakistan vs Nepal (Group A) at 7:00 PM
– July 22, Monday: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia (Group B) at 2:00 PM; Bangladesh vs Thailand (Group B) at 7:00 PM
– July 23, Tuesday: Pakistan vs UAE (Group A) at 2:00 PM; India vs Nepal (Group A) at 7:00 PM
– July 24, Wednesday: Bangladesh vs Malaysia (Group B) at 2:00 PM; Sri Lanka vs Thailand (Group B) at 7:00 PM
– July 26, Friday: Semi-final 1 at 2:00 PM; Semi-final 2 at 7:00 PM
– July 28, Sunday: Final at 7:00 PM
Squads:
India Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan.
Pakistan Squad: Nida Dar (C), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan.
Nepal Squad: Indu Barma (C), Kajol Shrestha, Rubina Chettri, Sabnam Rai, Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Dolly Bhatta, Kritika Marasini, Samjhana Khadka.
UAE Squad: Esha Rohit Oza (C), Kavisha Kumari, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh.
Sri Lanka Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani.
Bangladesh Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin.
Malaysia Squad: Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Arianna Natasya, Elsa Hunter, Dhanusri Sri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Aisyah, Irdina Beh Nabil.
Thailand Squad: Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan.
Additional Information:
– Start Date: The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 T20 tournament starts on July 19.
– Venue: The tournament is hosted by Sri Lanka, with all matches in Dambulla.
– Match Timings: Two matches will be played each day. The first match starts at 2 PM IST, and the second at 7 PM IST.
– Live Telecast: Star Sports 3 will live telecast the matches in India, with Hindi commentary available on Star Sports Hindi HD/SD for India matches.
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