Closely contested games and underdogs rising to the occasion have defined the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup so far. However, match no. 10 of the league stage, featuring heavyweights Australia and New Zealand, could well unfold differently. The two sides will clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on the 8th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For broadcast details, continue reading, and for the game preview, click here.
In their season opener, defending champions Australia restricted Sri Lanka to just 93/7, with a well-rounded bowling performance. Megan Schutt led with 3/12 (4), followed by Sophie Molineux’s 2/20 (4), while Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham took a wicket each. Australia chased the target comfortably, courtesy of Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 43 off 38 balls, supported by Ellyse Perry (17) and Ashleigh Gardner (12), sealing a 6-wicket win.
New Zealand, in their opening fixture, put up an impressive all-round display against India. Georgia Plimmer (34) and Suzie Bates (27) laid the foundation with a 67-run stand, before captain Sophie Devine powered to an unbeaten 57 off 36 balls, leading New Zealand to 160/4. Their bowling unit shone, with Lea Tahuhu (3/15) and Eden Carson (2/34) dismantling India’s top order, while Rosemary Mair’s 4/19 wrapped up a 58-run win.
Head-to-head, Australia holds a 7-win advantage over New Zealand, with 28 wins from 51 matches. Although Australia has dominated in recent games, including a series sweep in September 2024, this face-off between two in-form teams promises to be an exciting battle.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy (C), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Schedules:
Australia women’s cricket team –
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 05-Oct-24 | v Sri Lanka | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 08-Oct-24 | v New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 11-Oct-24 | v Pakistan | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 13-Oct-24 | v India | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 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 |
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v India | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 08-Oct-24 | v Australia | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 12-Oct-24 | v Sri Lanka | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 14-Oct-24 | v Pakistan | 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.
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