Countdown to ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Global Excitement Builds

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE will showcase 150 top players from ten teams competing in 23 matches. The tournament kicks off on October 3, with the final set for October 20. Defending champions Australia are aiming for their fourth consecutive title.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off in the United Arab Emirates, bringing together the world's top 150 players for a tournament that has shown significant growth in reach and impact. The ninth edition will take place across Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium.

The competition begins on October 3 with a match between Bangladesh and first-time participants Scotland. Australia, aiming for their fourth consecutive title, will face a major challenge from other strong contenders like India, South Africa, and England.

The final showdown is slated for October 20 in Dubai, with only the top two teams from each group making it to the semi-finals on October 17 and 18. Australia's Group A clash with India on October 13 and South Africa's Group B clash with England on October 7 are must-watch matches.

(With inputs from agencies.)