Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024 - All You Need To Know

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As we gear up for the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup which is set to be played in Bangladesh between September and October of this year, the stage is set for the teams that dream of making it to the final tournament as ten teams will fight in UAE for the remaining final two spots in the Global Qualifier 2024 from April 24 to May 6.

The hosts, Bangladesh along with the top six teams (top 3 from each group) from the last edition, Australia, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand and West Indies directly qualified for the tournament. At the same time, Pakistan took the eighth spot in the direct qualification by virtue of being the next best-ranked team.

Sri Lanka and Ireland were relegated to the qualifiers due to their poor performances in South Africa. The other 8 teams who will join the two made it to the Global Qualifiers through their regional qualification tournaments.

Thailand and UAE through Asian qualifiers, Scotland and Netherlands from Europe, Zimbabwe and Uganda advanced from Africa, Vanuatu from Asia-Pacific and USA from the Americas.

Here's everything that you need to know about the Global Qualifiers that will start on Thursday, the 25th:

What is the format of the tournament?

The ten competing teams are divided into two groups, A and B which comprises of five teams each and every team in the group will face each other once in the group stage.

The top two teams from both the groups will then move to the semi final stage where the group winners will face the second placed teams from the other group, i.e., A1 v B2 and B1 v A2.

Breakdown of the Groups:

Group A: Sri Lanka, Thailand, Scotland, Uganda, United States of America.

Group B: Ireland, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, UAE, Vanuatu.

Schedule of the Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024:

Group A:

April 25: Sri Lanka v Thailand: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 25: Scotland v Uganda: 21.00 hours (IST)

April 27: USA v Uganda: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 27: Scotland v Sri Lanka: 21.00 hours (IST)

April 29: Scotland v USA: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 29: Thailand v Uganda: 21.00 hours (IST)

May 1: Sri Lanka v Uganda: 16.30 hours (IST)

May 1: Thailand v USA: 21.00 hours (IST)

May 3: Scotland v Thailand: 16.30 hours (IST)

May 3: Sri Lanka v USA: 21.00 hours (IST)

Group B:

April 25: UAE v Ireland: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 25: Zimbabwe v Vanuatu: 21.00 hours (IST)

April 27: Vanuatu v Netherlands: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 27: UAE v Zimbabwe: 21.00 hours (IST)

April 29: Ireland v Zimbabwe: 16.30 hours (IST)

April 29: UAE v Netherlands: 21.00 hours (IST)

May 1: Netherlands v Zimbabwe: 16.30 hours (IST)

May 1: Ireland v Vanuatu: 21.00 hours (IST)

May 3: UAE v Vanuatu: 16.30 hours (IST)

May 3: Ireland v Netherlands: 21.00 hours (IST)

[Note: All the games will be played in Abu Dhabi with Tolerance Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium sharing the hosting rights]


Squads:

Ireland: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell.

Netherlands: Heather Siegers (c), Babette de Leede, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Jolien van Vliet, Merel Dekeling, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis. Reserves: Myrthe van den Raad (travelling), Annemijn Thomson, Isabel van der Woning, Mikkie Zwilling.

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson.

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Hansima Karunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Sashini Gimhani.

Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Thipatcha Putthawong (vc), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenanee Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chayanisa Phengpaen.

UAE: Esha Oza (c), Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Avanee Patil, Rinitha Rajith, Theertha Satish, Khushi Sharma, Mehak Thakur.

Uganda: Janet Mbabazi (c), Rita Musamali (vc), Consy Aweko, Evelyn Anyipo, Kevin Awino, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza, Phionah Khulume, Lorna Anyait, Malisa Ariokot, Proscovia Alako, Gloria Obukor, Esther Iloku.

USA: Sindhu Sriharsha (c), Anika Kolan (vc), Aditiba Chudasama, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Isani Vaghela, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Suhani Thadani Reserves: Maahi Madhavan (travelling), Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Chetnaa Prasad.

Vanuatu: Selina Solman (c), Rachel Andrew, Maiyllisse Carlot, Alvina Chilia, Gillian Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Lissing Enock, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Raylin Ova, Susan Stephen, Mahina Tarimiala, Vanessa Vira.

Zimbabwe: Mary-Anne Musonda (captain), Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Chiyedza Dhururu, Loreen Tshuma, Audrey Mazvishaya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Precious Marange, Pellagia Mujaji, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Francisca Chipare, Ashley Ndiraya.

Where to watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024?

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024 matches will be live streamed on FanCode app and website in India with a tour pass of ₹69 where all the matches of the tournament can be watched. However, there will be no telecast for the tournament on TV.

In selected regions, the matches will be live streamed on ICC TV.