India will take on Pakistan in their opening match of Women's Asia Cup 2024
The Women's Asia Cup 2024 is set to commence on Friday, July 19 with the Indian women's team set to defend their title.
As the reigning champions, Team India Women is slated to vie for an unprecedented eighth Asia Cup victory, kicking off their campaign against their arch-rivals Pakistan Women in Dambulla.
The Women's Asia Cup 2024 will unfold over 15 matches, featuring eight teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The teams will compete in a round-robin format within their groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals scheduled for July 26. The highly anticipated final will take place on July 28 in Dambulla.
The participating teams are a mix of full-member teams—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—and associate members—Malaysia, the UAE, Thailand, and Nepal. This diverse lineup is expected to showcase the growing talent and competitiveness in women's cricket across Asia.
The tournament will be a great opportunity for all the teams to prepare themselves for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in October.
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Here’s a look at the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 schedule:
| Date | Group | Match | Venue | Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, Fri | A | UAE vs Nepal | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 19, Fri | A | India vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 20, Sat | B | Malaysia vs Thailand | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 20, Sat | B | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 21, Sun | A | India vs UAE | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 21, Sun | A | Pakistan vs Nepal | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 22, Mon | B | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 22, Mon | B | Bangladesh vs Thailand | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 23, Tue | A | Pakistan vs UAE | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 23, Tue | A | India vs Nepal | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 24, Wed | B | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 24, Wed | B | Sri Lanka vs Thailand | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 26, Fri | - | Semi-final 1 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 2:00 PM |
| July 26, Fri | - | Semi-final 2 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
| July 28, Sun | - | Final | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:00 PM |
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Schedule: FAQs
Q.1. How many Asia Cups has India Woman won?
Answer: India's women's cricket team has clinched the Asia Cup title eight times out of nine editions.
Q.2. Where can I watch the women's Asia Cup?
Answer: The matches of the Women's Asia Cup can be watched live on Star Sports Network. For online streaming, fans can tune in to Disney+ Hotstar via the app or website.
Q.3. Where is women's Asia Cup happening?
Answer: The 2024 Women's Asia Cup is taking place in Sri Lanka, starting on July 19 and concluding with the final match on July 28.
Q.4. Who is the ex-captain of Indian women's cricket team?
Answer: Mithali Raj is the former captain of the Indian women's cricket team.
Q.5. Which country won women's Asia Cup?
Answer: India emerged as the champions in the previous edition of the Women's Asia Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in the 2022 final.
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