All You Need To Know About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Set To Take Place In UAE

The time for talking is nearly over, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is almost upon us. The world's 150 most exciting players have gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the ninth edition of a tournament that continues to grow in reach and impact. The ten teams will play 23 matches to decide which team will be crowned world champions, with Bangladesh and debutants Scotland contesting the opening game on 3 October. The players will do battle across two of the world's leading cricket venues: Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium, which will test the array of talent in contrasting and intriguing ways. "The two venues can be quite different.They are relatively similar, but there are some subtle differences. It will be a case of who assesses the conditions quickest and adapts the best," shares England all-rounder Freya Kemp as quoted by the ICC media release.

Australia have refined the art of adapting over the years and come to the Middle East with designs on winning a landmark fourth successive ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

They have twice won three in a row and fell short of making it four in 2016, when West Indies pulled off an eight-wicket win at Eden Gardens to capture their first title.

Australia have a new captain in Alyssa Healy but the same ruthless mentality, with Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield adding pep to their established core of big names.

The world-beating squad know that they will have to work harder than ever before to make history.

"There are no real expectations on our group this time around," says Healy. "But I expect it to be a really tough tournament. All 10 teams have a shot to win it."

Australia's Group A clash with India in Sharjah on 13 October is one date to