Sat Oct 05 15:31:03 UTC 2024: ## Australia Favored to Begin Title Defense Against Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup
**Sharjah, UAE (October 5, 2024):** Australia, the reigning champions, will kick off their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 title defense against Asian champion Sri Lanka at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The match pits the two teams against each other in Group A, with Sri Lanka looking to bounce back after a 31-run defeat to Pakistan in their opening game.
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Historically, Australia has dominated their encounters with Sri Lanka, winning all seven previous T20I matches between the two sides. However, the Lankans will be hoping to upset the odds and pull off a major upset in their quest for World Cup glory.
First Piper 