Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Groups

Women's T20 World Cup will have two groups of five teams each (X)

The stage is set for the ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosting the event from 3 to 20 October 2024. The ICC announced the groups and fixtures for the tournament, revealing intriguing matchups that will pit the world's best teams against each other.

Reigning champions Australia Women, who claimed a record-breaking sixth title in South Africa Women last year, will open their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Sri Lanka Women, as they look to extend their dominance on the world stage. Here’s a look at the Women’s T20 World Cup groups.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Group A

Group A
Australia Women
India Women
New Zealand Women
Pakistan Women
Sri Lanka Women

Group A features some of the most formidable teams in the tournament. Leading the pack are Australia Women, the undisputed heavyweights of women's cricket, who will look to cement their legacy by adding another feather to their cap.

With six titles to their name, they will enter the tournament as hot favourites, having blown away the competition in Cape Town during the previous edition. However, the path to the knockout stages will be no walk in the park.

Australia Women will face India Women, the 2020 runners-up, in what promises to be a mouth-watering contest. India Women, hungry for their first ICC title in the shortest format, will aim to throw a wrench into Australia’s title defense. They have consistently knocked on the door of greatness, and this year, they will be looking to finally kick it down.

Adding more spice to the mix are New Zealand Women, Australia’s Trans-Tasman rivals, who are always a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. Known for their grit and tenacity, the White Ferns will look to spoil the party for both Australia Women and India Women.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Women, another fierce competitor from Asia, will look to rise to the occasion. Often underestimated, Pakistan has the potential to surprise the cricketing world, and they’ll be eager to prove their mettle on the global stage.

Lastly, Sri Lanka Women, who secured their spot through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, will enter the tournament with a point to prove. Having shown great improvement over the years, Sri Lanka will be aiming to make waves in Group A and upset the bigger teams.

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Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Group B

Group B
South Africa Women
England Women
West Indies Women
Bangladesh Women
Scotland Women

Group B is no less intriguing, with South Africa Women and England Women leading the charge. South Africa Women, the runners-up from last year’s tournament, will be hoping to go one step further on the global stage. After a heartbreaking loss in the final against Australia, they’ll be more determined than ever to bring the trophy home.

England Women, winners of the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, will aim to rediscover their winning touch. Known for their well-rounded team and experience in high-pressure situations, England will be one of the top contenders in Group B.

West Indies Women, champions in 2016, are a team known for their unpredictability. Although they haven’t reached the same heights since their win, they are more than capable of upsetting the established order and advancing deep into the tournament.

Bangladesh Women will look to make a mark in this prestigious event. They will be determined to cause some upsets along the way.

Rounding off the group is Scotland Women, the second team to qualify from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier. While they may not have the experience of the other teams, they come into the tournament with nothing to lose and everything to gain, which makes them a dangerous opponent.