The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup kicked off on October 3 with Bangladesh securing a low-scoring win in the curtain-raiser. Next, they will face England, who will begin their campaign in match no. 6 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The game is scheduled for October 5, 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For broadcast details, continue reading, and for the game preview, click here.
Bangladesh overcame their poor form—just 3 wins from 13 games this year and two warmup losses—with a 16-run victory over Scotland in the curtain raiser. Sobhana Mostary’s 38-ball 36, Shanti Rani’s 32-ball 29, along with key contributions from Nigar Sultana (18), Murshida Khatun (12), and Fahima Khatun (10*), helped Bangladesh post a defendable 119. Despite a valiant 52-ball 49* from Sarah Bryce, regular wickets saw Scotland bowled out for 103, with Ritu Moni (2/15) leading the charge for Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, England has had an outstanding year, with 12 wins from 13 outings, excluding games where they fielded a second-string side against Ireland. Their only T20I loss of the year came against New Zealand. After a defeat to Australia in the 1st warmup, England bounced back with a commanding 5-wicket win over New Zealand. The 2009 champions England will aim to carry their winning momentum and remarkable form into the World Cup.
Head-to-head, Bangladesh has lost all three of their T20Is against England. The teams haven’t faced each other in a bilateral T20I series, with their three games taking place during the 2014, 2016, and 2018 World Cup editions.
Squads:
Bangladesh –
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
England –
Heather Knight (C), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
Schedules:
Bangladesh Women Cricket Team –
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 03-Oct-24 | v Scotland | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 05-Oct-24 | v England | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 10-Oct-24 | v West Indies | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 12-Oct-24 | v South Africa | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 17-Oct-24 | Semi-Final 1 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 18-Oct-24 | Semi-Final 2 | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 20-Oct-24 | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
England Women Cricket Team –
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 05-Oct-24 | v Bangladesh | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 07-Oct-24 | v South Africa | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 13-Oct-24 | v Scotland | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 15-Oct-24 | v West Indies | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 17-Oct-24 | Semi-Final 1 | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 18-Oct-24 | Semi-Final 2 | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 20-Oct-24 | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Telecast and live streaming details:
India – Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
United Arab Emirates & MENA – CricLife, StarzOn
United Kingdom & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App
Australia – Amazon Prime Video
New Zealand – Sky Sport NZ
Pakistan – PTV, Ten Sports, Myco, Tamasha, Shoq apps
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV, Toffee
South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Cricket Africa
Sri Lanka – Maharaja TV, ICC TV app
USA & Canada – WillowTV
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Play Caribbean
The ICC will stream the Women’s T20 World Cup live and free on ICC.tv to 116 territories, including Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
For live ball-by-ball audio commentary, tune in to ABC (Australia), BBC (UK), FunAsia (Middle East), All India Radio (India matches, semifinals, and final), and the ICC Match Centre via the tournament’s website and app for all 23 matches.