India will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 6.

The India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match will start at 3:30 PM IST.

Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the India women's cricket team will head into the high-profile clash after facing New Zealand in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener in Dubai on Friday.

Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain of India’s 15 member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Apart from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, the likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, wicketkeeper-batters Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia and Dayalan Hemalatha will play a key role in the batting department.

Renuka Singh Thakur, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil are part of India's formidable bowling line-up.

Placed third in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, India lost to eventual champions Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final held in South Africa.

India’s best result at the Women’s T20 World Cup came in the 2020 edition when they reached the finals before going down to Australia by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

On the other hand, Pakistan will head into the clash high on confidence after they defeated Sri Lanka in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Electing to bat first, Pakistan rode on captain Fatima Sana’s 30 off 20 balls along with contributions from Nida Dar (23) and Omaima Sohail (18) before they were bowled out for 116 in their 20 overs.

Later, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal picked up three wickets while Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail and Nashra Sandhu claimed two scalps each to help Pakistan restrict Sri Lanka to 85/9 in their allotted overs.

The Pakistan women’s cricket team is currently placed eighth in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings.

India and Pakistan are clubbed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

England, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and Scotland are placed in Group B.

As per the schedule, each team will play the other sides in their group once. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.

India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup head-to-head

The India vs Pakistan, Women’s T20 World Cup head-to-head record favours the Women in Blue. India have won five of the seven matches that they have played against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup history. Pakistan have registered two victories over India in the marquee T20 competition.

The last time these two sides met, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup group match in Cape Town in February 2023.

Overall, India have won 12 of the 15 matches against Pakistan in T20 international cricket. Pakistan have secured just three wins over India in T20Is so far.

Where to watch India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 live 

The India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 SD, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 SD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi SD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada and DD Sports TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squads

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Yastika Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

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The Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 series will start in Multan on Monday, September 16. 

As per the Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 schedule, the two sides will compete in a three-match T20 international series ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the United Arab Emirates starting on October 3.

All the Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 matches will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on September 16, 18 and 20.

Bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana has been appointed the captain of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature in the three-match T20I series against South Africa.

Pakistan Women have made just a solitary change to the squad that competed in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024. Right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas has returned to Pakistan Women’s T20I squad in place of wicket-keeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who will travel to the UAE as a reserve player.

Ranked eighth in the ICC women’s T20I team rankings, Pakistan Women will look to return to winning ways after they lost to eventual champions Sri Lanka Women by three wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semi-final.

On the other hand, the South Africa women's cricket team will be led by Laura Wolvaardt.

Uncapped leg-spinner Seshnie Naidu and seamer Ayanda Hlubi have been included in South Africa’s 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series in Pakistan. They will also feature in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 next month.

Currently ranked fifth in the ICC women’s T20I team rankings, South Africa last featured in a three-match T20I series against India which ended 1-1.

Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 head-to-head 

The Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 head-to-head record slightly favours the latter. South Africa Women have won 11 of the 21 T20Is while Pakistan Women have registered 10 victories so far.

The last time these two sides met, Pakistan Women thrashed South Africa Women 3-0 in a three-match T20I series in Karachi in September 2023.

Where to watch Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the upcoming women��s T20I series on any TV channel in India. 

Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Monday, September 16	Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I	Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan	7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 18	Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I	Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan	7:30 PM
Friday, September 20	Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I	Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan	10:30 AM

Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 squads

Pakistan Women T20 squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

South Africa Women T20 squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Mieke de Ridder (wicket-keeper), Tazmin Brits (wicket-keeper), Sinalo Jafta (wicket-keeper), Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Seshnie Naidu, Chloe Tryon, Ayanda Hlubi, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune

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The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 cricket tournament will start on July 19 and conclude on July 28 in Sri Lanka.

Organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will see as many as eight teams compete in a total of 15 matches across 10 days.

The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup will be played in the T20 international format for the fifth consecutive edition.

Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are the teams that will battle for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024.

Hosts Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan qualified automatically for the tournament as full members of the Asian Cricket Council.

On the other hand, ACC Women's Premier Cup finalists Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and other two semi-finalists Nepal and Thailand also qualified for the biennial tournament. 

As per the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 format, these eight teams have been divided into two groups of four teams each.

Group A has Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka while Group B comprises Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

Each team will face the other sides once in their respective group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

The winners of the two semi-finals will clash in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final on July 28.

All Women’s Asia Cup 2024 matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the 2022 final to clinch the Women’s Asia Cup title last edition in Bangladesh. India are also the most successful team in tournament’s history with seven titles.

Bangladesh are the only other team to win the Women’s Asia Cup in Malaysia in 2018. 

Where to watch Women’s Asia Cup 2024 live in India

The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time
Friday, July 19	United Arab Emirates Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Friday, July 19	India Women vs Pakistan Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Saturday, July 20	Malaysia Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Saturday, July 20	Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Sunday, July 21	India Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Sunday, July 21	Pakistan Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Monday, July 22	Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Monday, July 22	Bangladesh Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 23	Pakistan Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 23	India Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 24	Bangladesh Women vs Malaysia Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 24	Sri Lanka Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Friday, July 26	Semi-final 1	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Friday, July 26	Semi-final 2	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Sunday, July 28	Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 teams and squads

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

Malaysia: Winifred Duraisingam (captain), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Arianna Natasya, Elsa Hunter, Dhanusri Sri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Aisyah, Irdina Beh Nabil

Nepal: Indu Barma (captain), Kajol Shrestha, Rubina Chettri, Sabnam Rai, Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Dolly Bhatta, Kritika Marasini, Samjhana Khadka

Pakistan: Nida Dar (captain), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan

United Arab Emirates: Esha Rohit Oza (captain), Kavisha Kumari, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani

Thailand: Thipatcha Putthawong (captain), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (wicket-keeper), Suwanan Khiaoto (wicket-keeper), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan

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The England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI 2024 series will start in Derby, England on Thursday, May 23.

The upcoming three-match ODI series is a part of the ongoing ICC Women's Championship 2022-25. 

With nine wins in 15 matches, England Women are currently placed third in the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 19 points.

Pakistan Women, on the other hand, have registered eight wins and suffered 13 defeats. They are placed fifth in the standings with 16 points from 21 games. The top five will directly qualify for the 2025 ODI World Cup to be held in India.

As per the England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI 2024 schedule, both sides will later travel to Taunton to play the second ODI at The Cooper Associates County Ground scheduled on May 26.

The third and final ODI of the series will be played at the County Ground in Chelmsford  on May 29.

England are currently ranked second in ICC women’s ODI team rankings, while Pakistan are languishing 10th in the rankings.

Furthermore, the hosts will head into the ODI series brimming with confidence after registering a 3-0 series win in the recently-concluded three-match T20I series.

The England women's national cricket team will once again be led by Heather Knight. Wicketkeeper-batter Tammy Beaumont has been named in the 13-member squad.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan women's national cricket team will look to bounce back after their dismal show in the T20I series.

Nida Dar will lead the Pakistan Women’s 17-member ODI squad. Sidra Nawaz and Bismah Maroof, who recently announced her retirement are the two exclusions from the squad that played against West Indies.

England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI head-to-head 

England Women have a dominant head-to-head record against Pakistan Women in ODI cricket, winning 11 of the 12 matches that they have played so far. The other game ended with no result.

The last time these two sides met in the ODI format, England Women thrashed Pakistan Women by nine wickets in an ICC Women's World Cup match in Christchurch in March 2022.

Where to watch England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI 2024 live in India

The England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and HD TV channels.

Live streaming of the England Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2024 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. It will also be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.

England Women vs Pakistan ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, May 23	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI	County Ground, Derby	5:30 PM IST
Sunday, May 26	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd ODI	The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton	3:30 PM IST
Wednesday, May 29	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd ODI	County Ground, Chelmsford	5:30 PM IST

England Women vs Pakistan Women ODI 2024 squads

England Women ODI squad: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont (wicket-keeper), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wicket-keeper), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt

Pakistan Women ODI squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

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The England Women vs Pakistan Women T20 2024 series will start in Birmingham on Saturday, May 11.

The upcoming three-match T20I series will provide both the sides to prepare themselves ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh in October.

After the opening T20I at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, England Women and Pakistan Women will travel to Northampton to play the second T20I at the County Ground scheduled on May 17.

The third and final T20I of the series will be played at the Headingley Cricket Ground on May 19.

England are currently ranked second in ICC women’s T20I team rankings, while Pakistan are placed eighth in the rankings.

Ahead of the series, the England women's national cricket team has announced their 15-member squad to be led by Heather Knight.

Freya Kemp has returned to England’s T20I squad for the three-match series. The left-arm medium pacer last featured in the T20I series against India in December 2023.

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has retained her place in the squad after returning to the senior squad for the T20 series in New Zealand, which they won 4-1.

The likes of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone and Alice Capsey will be available for all three matches after they missed the opening three T20I games in New Zealand due their commitment in the Women’s T20 League in India. 

On the other hand, the Pakistan women's national cricket team will look to bounce back after suffering a 1-4 T20I series defeat against West Indies at home.

Nida Dar has been named the captain of the Pakistan Women’s 17-member squad. 

Sidra Nawaz and Bismah Maroof, who recently announced her retirement are the two exclusions from the squad that played against West Indies.

Bismah Maroof, who announced her retirement recently, and Sidra Nawaz are the only exclusions from the squad

England Women vs Pakistan Women T20 head-to-head 

England Women have a dominant head-to-head record against Pakistan Women in T20 international cricket, winning 14 of the 15 matches that they have played so far. On the other hand, Pakistan Women have registered just a solitary victory over England.

The last time these two sides met in the T20 format, England Women thrashed Pakistan Women by 114 runs in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Cape Town in February 2023.

Where to watch England Women vs Pakistan Women T20 2024 live in India

The England Women vs Pakistan Women T20 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and HD TV channels.

Live streaming of the England Women vs Pakistan Women T20Is 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

England Women vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time(IST)
Saturday, May 11	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st T20I	Edgbaston, Birmingham	11:00 PM IST
Friday, May 17	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd T20I	County Ground, Northampton	7:00 PM IST
Sunday, May 19	England Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd T20I	Headingley, Leeds	11:00 PM IST

England Women vs Pakistan Women T20 2024 squads

England Women T20 squad: Heather Knight (captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath (wicket-keeper), Amy Jones (wicket-keeper), Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt

Pakistan Women T20 squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

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The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, May 5.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be the ninth edition of the tournament to be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20.

As many as 10 teams will compete for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Bangladesh have automatically qualified for the marquee T20 tournament being the hosts while the likes of Australia, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand and West Indies secured their berths based on their performance in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Meanwhile, Pakistan qualified as the next highest ranked team while Scotland and Sri Lanka booked their slots via Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

As per the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, these participating teams have been divided into two groups of five teams each. 

A total of 23 matches will be played in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup across 19 days in Dhaka and Sylhet, with reserve days in place for both semi-finals and the final should they be required.

Group A features arch-rivals India, Pakistan, New Zealand, defending champions Australia and either Sri Lanka or Scotland as Qualifier 1.

Hosts Bangladesh, South Africa, England, West Indies and yet-to-be-identified Qualifier 2 team (Sri Lanka/Scotland) are clubbed in Group B.

England will take on South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener in Dhaka on October 3.

The Indian’s women’s cricket team will begin their campaign against New Zealand in Sylhet on October 4.

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash will be played in Sylhet on October 6.

India will take on Qualifier 1 in Sylhet on October 9 before playing their final Group A match against defending champions Australia on October 13.

Australia will start their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Qualifier 1 on October 4.

As per the format, each team will play four group matches in the tournament before the top two sides advance to the semifinals, which will be held on October 17 and 18 ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup final in Dhaka on October 20.

Australia beat South Africa by 19 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 final in Cape Town to clinch their sixth title. They have won the Women’s T20 World Cup on six occasions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.

Apart from Australia, England won the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009 while West Indies bagged the title in 2016.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 teams and groups

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka / Scotland

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka / Scotland

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, fixtures and venues

Thursday, October 3: England v South Africa, Dhaka

Thursday, October 3: Bangladesh v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Friday, October 4: Australia v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Friday, October 4: India v New Zealand, Sylhet

Saturday, October 5: South Africa v West Indies, Dhaka

Saturday, October 5: Bangladesh v England, Dhaka

Sunday, October 6: New Zealand v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Sunday, October 6: India v Pakistan, Sylhet

Monday, October 7: West Indies v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Tuesday, October 8: Australia v Pakistan, Sylhet

Wednesday, October 9: Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka

Wednesday, October 9: India v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Thursday, October 10: South Africa v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Friday, October 11: Australia v New Zealand, Sylhet

Friday, October 11: Pakistan v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Saturday, October 12: England v West Indies, Dhaka

Saturday, October 12: Bangladesh v South Africa, Dhaka

Sunday, October 13: Pakistan v New Zealand, Sylhet

Sunday, October 13: India v Australia, Sylhet

Monday, October 14: England v Qualifier 2, Dhaka 

Thursday, October 17: Semi-final 1, Sylhet

Friday, October 18: Semi-final 2, Dhaka

Sunday, October 20: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final, Dhaka

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The Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 series will start in Karachi on Friday, April 26. 

As per the schedule, Pakistan Women and West Indies will compete in a five-match T20 international series ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in September-October in Bangladesh.

All the Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 matches will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi.

West Indies are currently placed sixth in the ICC women’s T20I team rankings while Pakistan are placed below them in eighth spot.

Meanwhile, the West Indies women's cricket team will head into the T20 series high on confidence after thrashing Pakistan 3-0 in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series.

The visitors have already announced their 15-member T20I squad to be led by Hayley Matthews.

Kate Wilmott has received her maiden national call-up in West Indies�?squad for the series.

Qiana Joseph and Chedean Nation have also been recalled to the 15-member squad. 

On the other hand, the Pakistan women's national cricket team will aim to bounce back after a dismal performance in the 50-over format.

Pakistan captain Nida Dar will once again lead the 16-member squad in the upcoming T20I series.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz and Ayesha Zafar have been recalled to Pakistan Women’s T20I squad.

Additionally, the likes of Gull Feroza, Rameen Shamim and Tuba Hassan have also returned to Pakistan’s T20 squad. 

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews was the leading run-scorer in the three-match ODI series, having amassed 325 runs in three matches. For Pakistan, Bismah Maroof was the highest scorer with 91 runs in three games.

In the bowling department, Hayley Matthews and Nida Dar bagged six wickets each in the ODI series.

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 head-to-head 

West Indies Women have a dominant head-to-head record against Pakistan Women in T20 international cricket, winning 11 of the 17 matches that they have played so far. Pakistan have registered just three victories while as many as three matches have been tied.

The last time these two sides met in the T20 format, West Indies Women beat Pakistan by three runs in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Paarl in February 2023.

Where to watch Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the upcoming women��s T20I series on any TV channel in India. 

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Friday, April 26	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I	National Stadium, Karachi	8:00 PM IST
Sunday, April 28	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I	National Stadium, Karachi	8:00 PM IST
Tuesday, April 30	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd T20I	National Stadium, Karachi	8:00 PM IST
Thursday, May 2	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 4th T20I	National Stadium, Karachi	8:00 PM IST
Friday, May 3	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 5th T20I	National Stadium, Karachi	8:00 PM IST

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 squads

Pakistan Women T20 squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani.

West Indies Women T20 squad: Hayley Matthews (captain), Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain/wicketkeeper), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation (wicketkeeper), Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper), Kate Wilmott

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The Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODI 2024 series will start in Karachi on Thursday, April 18. 

The upcoming three-match ODI series is a part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25. 

With eight wins in 18 matches, Pakistan Women are currently placed fifth in the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 16 points.

West Indies Women, on the other hand, have registered three wins, suffered seven defeats while two matches ended in no results. They are placed ninth in the standings with eight points.

Ahead of the series, the Pakistan women's national cricket team has announced their 16-member squad.

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings, the hosts will be led by veteran all-rounder Nida Dar.

Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz and Ayesha Zafar have been recalled to Pakistan Women’s T20I squad.

Furthermore, Gull Feroza, Rameen Shamim and Tuba Hassan have also returned to the squad.

Former captain Bismah Maroof, who was involved in a car accident last week, has been included in the squad but will only be added to the team once she clears her fitness test.

On the other hand, the West Indies women's cricket team will be led by Hayley Matthews in the upcoming ODI series.

Kate Wilmott has received her maiden national call-up in West Indies�?squad for the series.

Qiana Joseph and Chedean Nation have also been recalled to the 15-member squad. 

West Indies are currently ranked sixth in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings and last played a 50-over series against Australia which ended in a 0-2 loss in October 2023.

All matches in the upcoming three-match ODI series will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. Matches are scheduled to be played on April 18, 21, and 23.

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODI head-to-head 

West Indies Women have a dominant head-to-head record against Pakistan Women in ODI cricket, winning 24 of the 34 matches that they have played so far. Pakistan have 10 wins.

The last time these two sides met in 50-over format, Pakistan Women beat West Indies by eight wickets in an ICC Women's World Cup match in Hamilton in March 2022.

Where to watch Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODI 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODIs 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the upcoming women’s ODI series on any TV channel in India. 

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, April 18	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 1st ODI	National Stadium, Karachi	4:00 PM IST
Sunday, April 21	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd ODI	National Stadium, Karachi	4:00 PM IST
Tuesday, April 23	Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd ODI	National Stadium, Karachi	4:00 PM IST

Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women ODI 2024 squads

Pakistan Women ODI squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

West Indies Women ODI squad: Hayley Matthews (captain), Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain/wicketkeeper), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation (wicketkeeper), Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper), Kate Wilmott

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The New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 will start on December 12 and run till December 18 in New Zealand.

New Zealand will host Pakistan Women for a three-match ODI series at home. Currently, the Black Caps are ranked fifth in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, while Pakistan are placed tenth in the rankings.

As far as the head-to-head battle is concerned, the Kiwis have comfortably dominated the Pakistanis in the 50-over format, winning 13 games out of 14 so far. Pakistan Women have only been able to register a win to date.

After a long-lasting drought, Pakistan became the first Asian team to beat New Zealand in a T20I in New Zealand and then went one better by winning the three-match series 2-1 in the ongoing tour. Bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana deservedly won the Player of the Series title.

Meanwhile, New Zealand will enter the ODI series with a few takeaways from the T20Is considering them a part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. Sophie Devine will lead the side with a handful of support from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr. 

As per the New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 schedule, the opening fixture of the series will be played on December 12 at John Davies Oval, Queenstown. The second and third ODIs will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

Where to watch New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 live in India?

Live streaming of New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 will be available on the Amazon Prime Video app in India.

There will be no live telecast of New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 on any TV channel in India.

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 schedule and live match start times

All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)

Tuesday, December 12

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI - 3:30 AM

Friday, December 15

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd ODI - 6:30 AM

Monday, December 18

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd ODI - 6:30 AM

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs 2023 squads

New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (captain), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wicket-keeper), Izzy Gaze (wicket-keeper), Maddy Green (wicket-keeper), Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

Pakistan Women: Nida Dar (captain), Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Sidra Ameen, Waheeda Akhtar, Diana Baig, Umm-e-Hani, Ghulam Fatima, Sadia Iqbal, Bismah Maroof, Natalia Pervaiz, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar

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New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women T20Is 2023 will start on December 3 and run till December 9 in New Zealand.

New Zealand Women will host Pakistan Women for a three-match T20I series at home. Currently, the White Ferns are ranked third in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, while Pakistan are placed at the eighth position.

As far as the head-to-head battle is concerned, New Zealand Women have completely dominated Pakistan Women in the T20I format, winning all the eight games played so far.

The Kiwis will enter the T20I series following an underwhelming tour of South Africa, where they played a three-match ODI series and five T20Is. They faced a setback in the ODIs, losing 1-2. The T20I series, however, ended in a 1-1 draw, with three matches being abandoned.

Regardless, the series witnessed a historic moment with Suzie Bates becoming the first women batter to achieve the 4000-run mark in T20 international matches.

Meanwhile, after a disappointing campaign at the Asian Games, Pakistan Women lost a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. 

Nida Dar will lead Pakistan in New Zealand and will be backed by the likes of Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, and Diana Baig.

As per the New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women T20Is 2023 schedule, the first and second T20Is are scheduled to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin, while Queenstown’s John Davies Oval will host the final match of the series on December 9.

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women T20Is 2023 schedule and live match start times

All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)

Sunday, December 3

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st T20I, University Oval, Dunedin - 5:30 AM

Tuesday, December 5

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd T20I, University Oval, Dunedin - 5:30 AM

Saturday, December 9

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd T20I, John Davies Oval, Queenstown - 5:30 AM

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women T20Is 2023 squads

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (captain), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wicket-keeper), Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze (wicket-keeper), Maddy Green (wicket-keeper), Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

Pakistan: Nida Dar (captain), Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

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