As the excitement builds for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, cricket fans eagerly await the action-packed tournament set to unfold in the United Arab Emirates this October. With the squads for all ten participating teams now officially announced, let’s take a closer look at the lineups that will battle it out for the coveted trophy.
Before the main competition begins, each team will participate in two warm-up matches, allowing them to experiment with their 15-player squads. These practice games, played over 20 overs per side, will not carry official T20I status. The teams will be split into two groups – A and B – with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Group A: Defending Champions Australia Face Tough Competition
Defending champions Australia will face stiff competition in Group A, including India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Led by Alyssa Healy, the Aussies will aim for their seventh title, boasting a squad filled with experienced stars like Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, and Megan Schutt.
Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, India will be looking to avenge their semi-final loss in the previous edition. The squad includes the dynamic duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, along with the all-round prowess of Deepti Sharma.
New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, will rely on Amelia Kerr‘s spin wizardry and Lea Tahuhu’s pace to make its mark. Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, will aim to surprise their opponents with Nida Dar’s experience and the potential of youngsters like Tuba Hassan.
Sri Lanka, the last team to announce their squad, will be led by the experienced Chamari Athapaththu. They will look to their spin trio of Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, and Ama Kanchana to cause upsets in the group stage.
Full List of Group A Squads for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
Travelling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
Non-travelling reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.
Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana
Group B: Hosts Bangladesh Face Tough Test
Group B features a mix of established powerhouses and rising stars. Hosts Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, will be eager to impress on home soil, despite the tournament being shifted to the UAE. They will rely on the all-round skills of Ritu Moni and the pace of Jahanara Alam.
England, the inaugural champions in 2009, will be led by Heather Knight. The squad boasts a well-rounded lineup, including the spin duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Sarah Glenn, as well as the batting prowess of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey.
South Africa, the runners-up in the previous edition, will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt. They will look to their experienced campaigners like Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, and Chloe Tryon to lead the charge.
West Indies, the champions in 2016, will be led by Hayley Matthews. The squad features the all-round brilliance of Deandra Dottin and the experience of Stafanie Taylor.
Scotland, making their debut in the tournament, will be led by Kathryn Bryce. They will rely on the batting prowess of Sarah Bryce and the spin of Abtaha Maqsood to make an impact in their maiden appearance.
Full List of Group B Squads for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
Bangladesh: 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
England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
Travelling reserve: Miané Smit
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
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