• The International Cricket Council has released the warm-up fixtures for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

  • These warm-up games are crucial for the teams to gauge their performance and make necessary adjustments before the group stage of the tournament begins.

ICC announces warm-up fixtures for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the warm-up fixtures for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The practice games are set to take place from Saturday, September 28, to Tuesday, October 1, in the United Arab Emirates. This will provide all 10 participating teams an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the tournament.

Format and schedule of warm-up games

In total, each of the 10 qualified teams will participate in two warm-up matches during this period. These practice games will consist of 20 overs per side but will not be granted international T20 status. This format allows teams to field all members of their 15-player squad without impacting their official records.

The warm-up fixtures are designed to give teams a chance to adapt to the conditions in the UAE and test their strategies before the competition begins. Importantly, no teams from the same group will play against each other during these warm-ups.

Key fixtures and matchups

The warm-up matches will commence on September 28, with Pakistan facing Scotland and Sri Lanka going up against Bangladesh. The following day, Australia will take on England in a highly anticipated clash, while India will compete against the 2016 T20 World Cup champions, the West Indies.

The warm-up fixtures will provide valuable insights and allow teams to adjust their game plans in preparation for the main event of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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Group structure for the tournament

For the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, the teams have been divided into two groups:

  • Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
  • Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland, and Bangladesh

These warm-up games are crucial for the teams to gauge their performance and make necessary adjustments before the group stage of the tournament begins.

Complete warm-up fixtures of Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

DateMatch DetailsVenueISTGMTLocal Time
Sep 28, SatPakistan Women vs Scotland Women, 1st MatchThe Sevens Stadium, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 28, SatSri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, 2nd MatchICC Academy Ground, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 29, SunAustralia Women vs England Women, 3rd MatchThe Sevens Stadium, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 29, SunIndia Women vs West Indies Women, 4th MatchICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 29, SunSouth Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, 5th MatchICC Academy Ground, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 30, MonBangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women, 6th MatchICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Sep 30, MonScotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 7th MatchThe Sevens Stadium, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Oct 01, TueWest Indies Women vs Australia Women, 8th MatchThe Sevens Stadium, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Oct 01, TueEngland Women vs New Zealand Women, 9th MatchICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM
Oct 01, TueSouth Africa Women vs India Women, 10th MatchICC Academy Ground, Dubai7:30 PM IST02:00 PM GMT06:00 PM

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