The race to the knockouts heats up as teams enter the third round of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. In match no. 13, Bangladesh and West Indies will square off at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on the 10th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For broadcast details, continue reading, and for the game preview, click here.
Bangladesh had a winning start to their campaign, defending their total of 119/7 by 16 runs. In their second game against England, Fahima Khatun (2/18), Ritu Moni (2/24), and Nahida Akter (2/32) starred in a collective bowling effort that restricted England to 118/7. In reply, Bangladesh’s innings revolved around Sobhana Mostary’s 44 (48), with Nigar Sultana Joty (15) being the only other player to score in double digits, mustering 97/7 and falling short by 21 runs.
West Indies lost their season opener to South Africa by 10 wickets after being restricted to 118/6. In their second game against Scotland, Afy Fletcher’s three-wicket haul, coupled with economical efforts by the remaining bowlers, helped restrict Scotland to 99/8. In reply, Qiana Joseph’s 18-ball 31 bailed the team out of early trouble, and the duo of Deandra Dottin (28*) and Chinelle Henry (18*) closed out the game for the side with 6 wickets to spare.
Head-to-head in T20Is, Bangladesh and West Indies have played only 3 T20Is, with their most recent outing dating back to November 2018. The West Indies have won all games, holding a clear advantage heading into this game.
Squads:
Bangladesh women’s cricket team
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
West Indies women’s cricket team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Schedules:
Bangladesh women’s 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 |
West Indies women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v South Africa | 3:30 PM | Dubai |
| 06-Oct-24 | v Scotland | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 10-Oct-24 | v Bangladesh | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 15-Oct-24 | v England | 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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