In the last league game of Group A fixtures at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan and New Zealand will go head-to-head at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. With a semifinal spot still up for grabs, this match will be crucial for both teams, scheduled for the 14th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For broadcast details, continue reading, and for the game preview, click here.
Pakistan had a winning start to their campaign in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by 31 runs. However, they faced back-to-back losses against India and Australia, by 6 wickets and 9 wickets, respectively. In their most recent match against Australia, Aliya Riaz contributed a 32-ball 26, which pushed their team total to 82. Unfortunately, in defense, only Sadia Iqbal managed to take a wicket as Australia cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket victory with 54 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, New Zealand also started their campaign on a positive note, securing a 58-run win over India. However, they faced a setback with a heavy 60-run defeat against Australia, but rebounded strongly in their next match against Sri Lanka, with standout performances from their spinners. Melie Kerr (2/13), Leigh Kasperek (3/27), and Eden Carson (1/19) played crucial roles in restricting Sri Lanka to 115/5. Georgia Plimmer’s impressive 53, along with contributions from Kerr (34*), Suzie Bates (17), and Sophie Devine (13*), propelled New Zealand to an 8-wicket win.
Head-to-head in T20Is, Pakistan has managed only a couple of wins out of 11 games against New Zealand, who lead with 9 wins. Notably, Pakistan achieved their first-ever series win against New Zealand late last year, with back-to-back wins. In their last four T20Is, each team has won two matches.
Squads:
Pakistan women’s cricket team
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
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:
Pakistan women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 03-Oct-24 | v Sri Lanka | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 06-Oct-24 | v India | 3:30 PM | Dubai |
| 11-Oct-24 | v Australia | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 14-Oct-24 | v New Zealand | 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 |
New Zealand women’s cricket team
| 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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