It was believed that India and Pakistan will be paired together in Group A of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20, which would take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19–28.
An eighth team has been added to the mix this year, in contrast to the last edition in Bangladesh in 2022, where all seven teams faced each of the six opponents in the league phase. Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates will join the most successful side in the competition’s history, India, together with 2018 winners Bangladesh, Pakistan, and hosts Sri Lanka.
The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match is slated for July 21. On July 19, however, India and Pakistan will play matches against Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, respectively. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals, which are set for July 26 and July 28 respectively, before the championship game.
The timetable also conflicts with July 23, which is The Hundred 2024’s start date. As a result, players from India, like Smriti Mandhana of the Southern Brave, Richa Ghosh of the Birmingham Phoenix, and Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka, who plays for the Oval Invincibles, may join their teams later than expected.
Timetable:
July 19: India vs UAE & Pakistan vs Nepal
July 20: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka and Malaysia vs. Thailand
July 21: India vs. Pakistan & Nepal vs. UAE
July 22: Bangladesh vs Thailand & Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
July 23: India vs. Nepal & Pakistan vs. UAE
July 24: Sri Lanka against. Thailand and Bangladesh vs. Malaysia
Group B1 against. Group A2 and Group A1 vs. Group B2 on July 26
July 28: Closing
