The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is about to kick off in Sri Lanka, featuring a thrilling series of 15 matches. This year’s competition includes teams from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, and Nepal. Serving as an important lead-up to the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, the Asia Cup promises to deliver high-quality cricket and fierce competition.
Group Divisions and Initial Matches
In an eagerly awaited clash, Pakistan will face off against defending champions India in the second match of the tournament. The teams are split into two groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, Nepal, UAE
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on July 26, with the final showdown scheduled for July 28 in Dambulla.
Detailed 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
Significance for the Teams
The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is a vital event for the teams as they gear up for the T20 World Cup. Held in the subcontinent, the tournament provides an ideal platform for teams to adapt to the local conditions and refine their game plans. The competitive environment and high stakes make this edition of the Asia Cup a must-watch event for cricket fans.
