With the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup scheduled for later this year in Bangladesh, the 6th edition of the Global Qualifier is upon us. From squads and schedule to format and broadcasting details, below is all you need to know about the ICC event.
Qualification from regional qualifiers is as follows:
• Asia – United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Hong Kong, and Thailand advanced to the Semi-Finals from the 11-team event. Finalists Thailand and United Arab Emirates earned their spot in the global qualifier.
• East Asia-Pacific – Vanuatu advanced to the global qualifier as the only unbeaten team with 6 straight wins from the 7-team event.
• Americas – The United States of America secured qualification to the global qualifier with 6 straight wins from the 4-team event.
• Europe – In the first stage of the 6-team action, France and Italy emerged victorious. However, Scotland and Netherlands secured qualification to the global qualifier with 5 wins from 6 games each in division 1 fixtures.
• Africa – Botswana and Kenya earned victories in division 2 of the extended two-leg competition. Nonetheless, finalists from Division 1, Uganda, and Zimbabwe advanced to the global qualifier.
• Direct qualification – Ireland and Sri Lanka earned qualification to the global event based on their rankings in the 2023 T20 World Cup.
The forthcoming 10-team global qualifier in Abu Dhabi, scheduled from April 25 to May 7, will feature two groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, and the finalists will then qualify for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Format:
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with each team facing off against the others once in league games. The top-seeded teams from each group will progress to the knockouts. Following the Semi-Finals on May 5, we’ll know the two teams qualifying for the main event and the tournament winner will be crowned on May 7.
Groupings and squads:
Group A:
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Hansima Karunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Sashini Gimhani
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Thipatcha Putthawong (VC), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenanee Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chayanisa Phengpaen
Uganda – Janet Mbabazi (C), Rita Musamali (VC), Consy Aweko, Evelyn Anyipo, Kevin Awino, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza, Phionah Khulume, Lorna Anyait, Malisa Ariokot, Proscovia Alako, Gloria Obukor, Esther Iloku
United States of America – Sindhu Sriharsha (C), Anika Kolan (VC), Aditiba Chudasama, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Isani Vaghela, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Suhani Thadani
Group B:
Ireland – Laura Delany (C), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell
Vanuatu – Selina Solman (C), Rachel Andrew, Maiyllisse Carlot, Alvina Chilia, Gillian Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Lissing Enock, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Raylin Ova, Susan Stephen, Mahina Tarimiala, Vanessa Vira
United Arab Emirates – Esha Oza (C), Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Avanee Patil, Rinitha Rajith, Theertha Satish, Khushi Sharma, Mehak Thakur
Netherlands – Heather Siegers (C), Babette de Leede, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Jolien van Vliet, Merel Dekeling, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Zimbabwe – Mary-Anne Musonda (C), Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Chiyedza Dhururu, Loreen Tshuma, Audrey Mazvishaya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Precious Marange, Pellagia Mujaji, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Francisca Chipare, Ashley Ndiraya
Schedule:
| DATE | MATCHES | VENUE |
25-Apr-24 |
Sri Lanka v Thailand | Tolerance Oval |
| Scotland v Uganda | ||
| Ireland v United Arab Emirates | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
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| Zimbabwe v Vanuatu | ||
27-Apr-24 |
Vanuatu v Netherlands | Tolerance Oval |
| United Arab Emirates v Zimbabwe | ||
| Uganda v United States of America | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
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| Scotland v Sri Lanka | ||
29-Apr-24 |
United States of America v Scotland | Tolerance Oval |
| Uganda v Thailand | ||
| Ireland v Zimbabwe | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
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| Netherlands v United Arab Emirates | ||
01-May-24 |
Zimbabwe v Netherlands | Tolerance Oval |
| Vanuatu v Ireland | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
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| Sri Lanka v Uganda | ||
| Thailand v United States of America | ||
03-May-24 |
Thailand v Scotland | Tolerance Oval |
| United States of America v Sri Lanka | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
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| United Arab Emirates v Vanuatu | ||
| Netherlands v Ireland | ||
05-May-24 |
Semi-Final 1 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| Semi-Final 2 | ||
| 07-May-24 | Final | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
Broadcast:
All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on ICC.tv and FanCode.