• The ACC disclosed an updated schedule for the Women's Asia Cup 2024 on Tuesday, June 25.

  • Defending champions India will take on Pakistan in their opening game.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Schedule: India to play against Pakistan on the opening day
India to play Pakistan in their first match of Women's Asia Cup 2024

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled a revised schedule for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, set to be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The tournament will run from July 19 to July 28, promising ten days of exhilarating cricket.

Fans can expect a fiery start as India clashes with arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening group stage match. The curtain raiser, however, will see the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lock horns with Nepal.

This edition marks a significant expansion, featuring eight teams, one more than the 2022 competition held in Bangladesh. India, the defending champions after their dominant eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 2022 final, will be looking to extend their reign. The tournament’s initial postponement from 2020 due to COVID-19 serves as a reminder of the resilience of women’s cricket in the region.

Joining the established powerhouses of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be the semifinalists of the recently concluded Women’s Premier Cup 2024 – UAE, Malaysia, Nepal and Thailand. This expanded format promises to showcase the rising talent in Asian cricket.

Groups for Women’s Asia Cup 2024:

The eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A boasts India, Pakistan, UAE and Nepal, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group will battle it out in the semi-finals, scheduled for July 26, with the champions crowned on July 28.

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Cricket enthusiasts can gear up for an enthralling Women’s Asia Cup 2024, brimming with exciting matchups and the potential for new heroes to emerge.

Full schedule for Women’s Asia Cup 2024:

DateMatchLocal Time
July 19UAE vs Nepal2.00 PM
July 19India vs Pakistan7.00 PM
July 20Malaysia vs Thailand2.00 PM
July 20Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh7.00 PM
July 21India vs UAE2.00 PM
July 21Pakistan vs Nepal7.00 PM
July 22Sri Lanka vs Malaysia2.00 PM
July 22Bangladesh vs Thailand7.00 PM
July 23Pakistan vs UAE2.00 PM
July 23India vs Nepal7.00 PM
July 24Bangladesh vs Malaysia2.00 PM
July 24Sri Lanka vs Thailand7.00 PM
July 26Semifinal 12.00 PM
July 26Semifinal 27.00 PM
July 28Final7.00 PM

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