Women’s cricket is developing and the rise in prize money for the 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup makes everyone dumbfounded. ICC has announced a whopping $ 7,958,080 (US) as prize money for the upcoming event scheduled in UAE which is more than double the 2023 edition.
The tournament has a wide reach and is followed closely by cricketing lovers all over the world. Due to the political turmoil in Bangladesh, ICC decided to shift the tournament to the United Arab Emirates which previously served as the backup for mega events such as the Indian Premier League in 2020 and 2021, the country even hosted the 2021 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will commence on October 3rd at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the other venue which will stage the tournament. The final will be played on October 20th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
A total of 10 teams are participating which are divided into Groups of five.
Take a look at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule:
| Group A | Group B |
| Australia Women | Bangladesh Women |
| India Women | England Women |
| New Zealand Women | Scotland Women |
| Pakistan Women | South Africa Women |
| Sri Lanka Women | West Indies Women |
| Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Thu, 3 Oct | Bangladesh vs Scotland | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, 3 Oct | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, 4 Oct | South Africa vs West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, 4 Oct | India vs New Zealand | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, 5 Oct | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Sat, 5 Oct | Bangladesh vs England | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Sun, 6 Oct | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| Sun, 6 Oct | West Indies vs Scotland | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, 7 Oct | England vs South Africa | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Tue, 8 Oct | Australia vs New Zealand | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, 9 Oct | South Africa vs Scotland | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| Wed, 9 Oct | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, 10 Oct | Bangladesh vs West Indies | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, 11 Oct | Australia vs Pakistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, 12 Oct | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| Sat, 12 Oct | Bangladesh vs South Africa | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Sun, 13 Oct | England vs Scotland | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| Sun, 13 Oct | India vs Australia | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, 14 Oct | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winner Prediction
From Group A, defending champions, Australia Women and India Women are likely to advance to the semi-finals, whereas from Group B, England Women and South Africa are the favourites to make it to the knockouts.
On our cricket betting platform, we analyze the predicted semi-finalists of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Australia Women
Squad – Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham.
Known for their big game temperaments, Australia Women will start as one of the favourites for the 9th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Wicketkeeper batter Alyssa Healy will lead the formidable outfit that is filled with match-winners Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, and Beth Mooney. The 6-time title holders are in magnificent form this year in the T20Is, winning 10 of their 12 T20Is played, while their couple of losses came against South Africa and India.
They have as many as 6 all-rounders in their team including Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, and Tahlia McGrath who all bring more balance to the side.
Experienced seamer Megan Schutt will lead the bowling line-up with Darcie Brown and Annabel Sutherland to complement her, while, the spin department features Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, and Alana King.
Key Player in Focus
Alyssa Healy has scored the most runs for Australia in T20Is this year with 366 runs in 11 innings at an average of 36.6. She will be leading the team for the first time in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and is fully excited to take up the job.
India Women
Squad – Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sajeevan Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav.
Having the best-ever squad for any of the ICC T20 World Cups, India Women will feel confident of achieving big in the 9th edition in UAE. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the side bolsters a formidable batting line-up including Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar will play a vital role for the team.
Renuka Singh will be the lead pacer while Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil will start as genuine spinners. The lack of 6th bowling option is a concern, although the team can raise against all odds.
Key Player in Focus
Deepti Sharma is the underrated all-rounder in the women’s cricket. She didn’t get much opportunity to bat this year, however, turned out as the best bowler for India in the shortest format with 23 scalps in 16 matches.
England Women
Squad – Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath (wk), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt.
England Women are currently ranked 2nd in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings. They are the firm favourites to top Group B in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Led by versatile batter Heather Knight, they have a good chance to progress to the finals, if all goes well.
Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt, Nat Sciver Brunt, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, and Amy Smith will form their top 6. They have got efficient spinners in their ranks including Sarah Glenn and Sophie Ecclestone who are on top of their form. All in all the side is in good shape and aiming for their second title since winning the inaugural edition back in 2009.
Key Player in Focus
Sophie Ecclestone is the No.1 bowler both in the ICC Women’s T20I and ODI rankings. She is the joint leading wicket-taker for England in T20Is this year, picking up 17 wickets in 10 matches with the best figures of 4 for 25.
South Africa Women
Squad – Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabongo Khaka, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon.
Being the hosts South Africa Women will take a lot of pride in their performances from the previous edition in 2023 where they reached their first-ever final, however dropped short of clinching the title with a 19-run loss to Australia in the finals.
Led by Laura Wolvaardt, the side is capable of beating any side on their day and likely to come second in the Group B standings. On paper, they look more like a heavy batting unit that consists of Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, and skipper Laura Wolvaardt. One area in which they will be tested is their bowling.
Key Player in Focus
Laura Wolvaardt is in cracking form this year, the only South African player to score the excess of 400 this year in T20Is. In 11 matches, she struck 403 runs at an average of 40.3 which comprises one century and 2 half-centuries.
Who won the most T20 Women’s World Cup?
Australia Women holds the most titles with 6 in their cabinet, winning the tournaments in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023.
We at the GUGOBET cricket betting app predict Australia and India will reach the finals, with the former likely to emerge as the Women T20 World Cup 2024 Winner. Sign Up now on our Cricket Betting App – GUGOBET and get a 100% Welcome Bonus.
