The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is set to commence in Sri Lanka, featuring a total of 15 matches among eight teams from Asia. This year’s tournament includes full-member teams from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, along with Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, and Nepal. The event serves as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
Group Structure and Division
The tournament will begin with a thrilling match between Pakistan and defending champions India. The teams are 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 move on to the semi-finals on July 26, with the final match scheduled for July 28 in Dambulla.
Complete Match Schedule
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
Importance of the Tournament
The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is not only about intense cricket action but also serves as a critical preparation ground for teams ahead of the T20 World Cup. Given that both tournaments will be held in the subcontinent, teams will have the chance to acclimate to the local conditions and fine-tune their strategies, making this an event of significant importance.
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