India to Play West Indies and South Africa in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Matches
The ICC announced the warm-up matches for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. India will play against West Indies and South Africa as part of their preparations. The warm-up games are scheduled from September 28 to October 1 in the United Arab Emirates.
All 10 teams that have qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will participate in these practice games, with each team playing two matches. These fixtures will be 20 overs per side and will not have international T20 status, allowing teams to field all members of their 15-player squad.
Group A includes defending champions Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group B features England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland, and Bangladesh.
The warm-up fixtures will start on September 28 with Pakistan taking on Scotland and Sri Lanka facing Bangladesh. Australia will play against England on the following day, while India will face West Indies on the same day.
In last year’s T20 World Cup, Australia defeated South Africa to win their sixth title, while India reached the semifinals but lost to Australia. The tournament was moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, and the ICC revealed the revamped fixtures to be played in Dubai and Sharjah.
Each team will play four group matches, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals on October 17 and 18. The final will be held in Dubai on October 20, with a reserve day for both the semi-finals and the final.
Warm-up Fixture Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September, Saturday | Pakistan vs Scotland | Sevens, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 28 September, Saturday | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | ICCA1, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 29 September, Sunday | New Zealand vs South Africa | Sevens, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 29 September, Sunday | India vs West Indies | ICCA2, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 29 September, Sunday | Australia vs England | ICCA1, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 30 September, Monday | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Sevens, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 30 September, Monday | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | ICCA2, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 1 October, Tuesday | West Indies vs Australia | Sevens, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 1 October, Tuesday | England vs New Zealand | ICCA2, Dubai | 6 PM |
| 1 October, Tuesday | South Africa vs India | ICCA1, Dubai | 6 PM |
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ICC -: The ICC stands for the International Cricket Council. It is the global governing body for cricket, which means it makes the rules and organizes big tournaments like the World Cup.
T20 -: T20 is a short form of Twenty20 cricket. It is a type of cricket match that lasts about three hours, with each team playing a maximum of 20 overs.
Warm-Up Matches -: Warm-up matches are practice games played before the main tournament starts. They help teams get ready and understand the playing conditions.
West Indies -: West Indies is a cricket team that represents a group of Caribbean islands. They are known for their strong cricketing history.
South Africa -: South Africa is a country in Africa with a national cricket team. They are one of the top cricket teams in the world.
UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates. It is a country in the Middle East where the warm-up matches will be held.
Group A and Group B -: In the tournament, teams are divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Each group has five teams that will play against each other.
Dubai and Sharjah -: Dubai and Sharjah are cities in the UAE where the cricket matches will take place. They have famous cricket stadiums.
Semi-finals and Final -: The semi-finals are the matches before the final. The winners of the semi-finals play in the final to decide the champion.
