Thu Oct 03 02:55:45 UTC 2024: ## Women’s T20 World Cup Kicks Off: How to Watch the Cricket Action

The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to begin this Thursday, October 3rd, with 10 teams competing for the coveted trophy over the next 18 days. The action will unfold across 23 matches in the United Arab Emirates.

**Here’s how to watch the excitement unfold:**

* **In the US:** The Cricket World Cup will air exclusively on Willow TV. To access the channel, you’ll need a cable subscription or sign up for a streaming service like Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo.
* **In Australia:** All 23 matches will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, free for Prime subscribers.
* **Globally:** Fans in Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia can stream the matches live and free on ICC.TV via the official tournament app.

**For those outside of these regions, a VPN can be your ticket to the action.** ExpressVPN, Engadget’s top pick for streaming VPNs, can help you access international streaming services like Amazon Prime Video in Australia.

**The T20 Women’s World Cup schedule kicks off with two matches:**

* **Match 1:** Bangladesh vs Scotland at Sharjah, 6 AM ET (2 PM Local)
* **Match 2:** Pakistan vs Sri Lanka at Sharjah, 10 AM ET (6 PM Local)

**The teams competing for the title are:**

* Australia
* Bangladesh
* England
* India
* New Zealand
* Pakistan
* Scotland
* South Africa
* Sri Lanka
* West Indies

**The tournament format:**

* Each team will play four group matches.
* The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals, scheduled for October 17th and 18th.
* The final match will be held on October 20th.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling competition! Tune in to watch some of the best women’s cricketers in the world battle it out for the T20 World Cup title.

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