Cricket fans, get ready to cheer! The UAE is gearing up to host the region's first International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024. This will be the first global women's cricket event held in the region, so grab your jerseys and join the excitement!
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, organised with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and Dubai Sports Council, will be held from 3 to 20 October in Dubai and Sharjah. The tournament details were announced at a press conference on 11 September, attended by ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice, ECB Board Member Zaid Abbas, and Khaled Al Awar from the Dubai Sports Council.
And you know what the best part is? The event is FREE for those under 18 and tickets will start from Dhs 5. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, "One of the exciting things about the UAE is its diversity. It’s a place where the entire world is represented! This means that this is effectively a home World Cup for all 10 teams and players can enjoy the support of passionate fans. With that in mind, I’m delighted to announce that tickets will be available from just Dhs 5 and under 18s will go free."
To celebrate the announcement, the ICC also shared a video of a dazzling laser show projected onto the iconic Burj Khalifa.
What Can You Expect At ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 10 teams from around the globe, competing in 23 matches. The teams include Australia, Scotland, New Zealand, England, South Africa, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and Bangladesh. Over 18 days, cricket fans will enjoy T20 cricket as the world’s leading women cricketers vie for the ultimate title.
ECB will collaborate with the ICC and the Bangladesh Cricket Board to ensure a fantastic experience for both players and spectators. The tournament will include 20 league matches, held in Dubai and Sharjah, with the semifinals scheduled for 17 October in Dubai and 18 October in Sharjah. The final will take place in Dubai on 20 October.