Thu Sep 19 18:07:55 UTC 2024: ## ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: UAE Ready to Host Cricket Showdown
The highly anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium hosting the 23 matches across the tournament.
The action kicks off on 3rd October at Sharjah Cricket Stadium with a double-header featuring Bangladesh vs Scotland and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka. Dubai International Stadium will join the action the following day and will be the stage for the final on 20th October.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a renowned venue with over 200 ODIs under its belt, has hosted several memorable matches, including Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic 134 against Australia in the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup Final. The stadium will be hosting 11 matches during the tournament, including the opening double-header and the second semi-final.
Dubai International Stadium, opened in 2009, boasts a capacity of 25,000. It hosted 13 matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, including the final where Australia claimed their first-ever title. This year, it will host 12 matches, including the final, and will see crucial clashes like India vs Pakistan in Group A and England vs West Indies in Group B.
The tournament promises exciting clashes between the 10 participating teams, with the final on 20th October set to be a thrilling culmination of the competition. Fans around the world can look forward to witnessing the best female cricketers battle it out for the coveted title.
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