As the defending champions, the Indian women’s cricket team will aim to retain their crown as they kick off their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan.
The teams have been drawn into two groups of four each. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and the UAE. The group stage will see each team face the others once, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
India’s opening match against Pakistan on July 19th remains a highly anticipated encounter, followed by their clashes with the UAE on July 21st and Nepal on July 23rd. The semi-finals are scheduled for July 26th, while the final will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 28th.
Historically, India have been the most successful team in the Women’s Asia Cup, having won seven titles. Bangladesh have won once, while Sri Lanka, despite featuring in five finals, have yet to claim the trophy. Pakistan have made it to the finals twice.
The Indian squad for the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with opener Smriti Mandhana serving as the vice-captain. The 15-member team will be aiming to continue their dominance in the tournament and defend their title successfully.
The Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 promises to be an exciting and competitive event, with the top teams in Asia vying for supremacy on the cricket field.
