September 12, 2024
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UAE gears up to host ICC Women’s T20 WC

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semifinals slated for 17th October in Dubai and 18th October in Sharjah. The final will be played in Dubai….reports Asian Lite News

The UAE will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the first global women’s cricket event to be held in the region.

Organised in partnership with Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the 18-day event will take place in the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah from 3rd to 20th October 2024.

Details of the tournament was announced during a press conference held at the Dubai Sports Council in the presence of ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice, ECB Board Member Zaid Abbas and Khaled Al Awar, Director of Communications and Marketing at Dubai Sports Council.

“One of the exciting things about the UAE is its diversity. It’s a place where the entire world is represented! This means that this is effectively a home World Cup for all 10 teams and players can enjoy the support of passionate fans. With that in mind, I’m delighted to announce today that tickets will be available from just AED5 and under 18s will go free,” Allardice said.

“The Emirates Cricket Board is delighted to stage the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. The Emirates Cricket Board has rich experience and the proven pedigree of hosting top-class cricket, and we are once again ready to deliver another world-class event,” Abbas said.

10 teams from different continents of the world are competing in 23 matches in the tournament: Australia, Scotland, New Zealand, England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and Bangladesh.

“The tournament will see the best women cricketers from around the world compete for the biggest prize in the T20 format. We are set to witness thrilling contests and brilliant individual and team performances in Dubai and Sharjah during the course of the event.

“The ECB would work closely with all stakeholders including the International Cricket Council and the Bangladesh Cricket Board to ensure that the participants and fans have a memorable time during their stay in the country.”

The 10-team tournament will see a champion team emerge after 23 matches spread across the 18 days.

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semifinals slated for 17th October in Dubai and 18th October in Sharjah. The final will be played in Dubai.

Group A includes six-time champions Australia, along with India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland.

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