A Comprehensive Guide on ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

As the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is around the corner, punters worldwide are readying their strategies to make the most out of their betting predictions. With 10 teams competing for the most prestigious title in women’s cricket, this event promises to be an unmissable spectacle.

The World Cup starts on 3^rd October as Bangladesh takes on Scotland at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE. There will be a total of 23 matches including the knockouts ensuring thrillers during the festive period.

Facts About ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?

It is the biggest trophy in cricket, where the 10 best nations face each other to take home the prize. Currently, Australia is the holder of this prestigious cup, winning it in 2023 by defeating South Africa in the finals. 

They are also the most successful nation in the history of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, lifting the prize 6 times.

This year the 10 teams that are competing are as follows: 

1. Australia

2. India

3. New Zealand

4. Pakistan

5. Sri Lanka

6. Bangladesh

7. England

8. Scotland

9. South Africa

10. West Indies

These teams are divided into two groups, A and B. Group A consists of Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, whereas Group B consists of Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and West Indies.

Each team will play 4 games in group stage and the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the knockouts. The semi-finals will be played on the 17^th and 18^th of October and the final will be played on the 20^th of October.

Team Strength and Key Players

Every team competing in this year’s T20 World Cup has the capability to go all the way. So, let’s find out their strengths and key players to watch in this tournament:

• Australia Women’s Team: 

The current champions have a great overall team, with world-class batters and bowlers. Balance and depth squad in their squad are the two biggest reasons behind their unrivalled success in the T20 format. Experts expect Australia to be one of the top contenders to again lift the cup or at least go deep into the tournament.

Key Players to Watch: Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahila McGrath, and Phoebe Litchfield

• India Women’s Team: 

The biggest strength of team India is their batting, because of their legendary batter Smriti Mandhana. She is coming into this tournament in a rich vein of form which can be complemented by the next generation stars like Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, and Amanjot Kaur.

Key Players to Watch: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Renuka Thakur, and Yastika Bhatia.

• New Zealand Women’s Team: 

Sitting 4^th in the ICC Women’s T20 rankings, New Zealand is an extremely tough team to face. Their biggest strengths are former captain Suzie Bates and the current captain Sophie Devine. These two players must have a good tournament to take the Kiwis through to the knockouts.

Key Players to Watch: Suzie Bates, Nicola Browne, Sophie Devine, and Amelia Kerr.

• Pakistan Women’s Team: 

The current men’s Pakistan team has one of the fiercest pace fast bowling attack whereas their women’s team has one of the finest spin bowling departments. Nida Dar and Nashra Sandhu have proven their ability to exploit subcontinent pitches and our experts expect the same in this World Cup. The pitches in UAE assist spinners and this provides Pakistan with an upper hand.

Key Players to Watch: Ayesha Zafar, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana, and Gull Feroza.

• Sri Lanka Women’s Team: 

After recently lifting the Asia Cup, the confidence of the Sri Lankan team is sky-high. Their captain Chamari Atapattu has been a standout performer giving her nation an explosive and stable start to matches on multiple occasions. Dilani Manodara on the other hand has provided proper support to Atapattu. This pair has to be in top form if Sri Lanka wants to qualify beyond the group stage. 

Key Players to Watch: Chamari Atapattu, Kavisha Dilhari, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Vishmi Gunaratne.

• Bangladesh Women’s Team:

Bangladesh has a great bowling attack, especially their spin bowlers. As previously stated, spinners will have an edge in this ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 because of the pitch conditions in UAE. Our experts expect Bangladesh could potentially cause some serious damage to the big teams.

Key Players to Watch: Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Rumana Ahmed, and Rabeya Khatun.

• England Women’s Team:

England has one of the best batting line-ups in this year’s Women’s World Cup which is complemented well by their superb bowling department. Under Heather Knight’s leadership, England can go deep and have a serious chance to take the cup home.

Key Players to Watch: Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, and Charlie Dean.

• Scotland Women’s Team:

This year’s debutants, Scotland, is the clear dark horse of this tournament. They performed exceptionally well in their ICC women's T20 World Cup qualifiers. Their squad is filled with players plying their trade in some of the top T20 leagues. This has helped the team gain experience playing in different conditions, we expect Scotland to cause some giant-killings.

Key Players to Watch: Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Abel, Ailsa Lister, and Megan McColl.

• South Africa Women’s Team:

Last World Cup’s runners-up, South Africa has some serious big hitters in their team with Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus. They come into this tournament in red-hot form which makes them a serious contender for the trophy. The core of the team remains the same as last year, so expect South Africa to go deep and maybe this time lift the prize.

Key Players to Watch: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko, and Marizanne Kapp. 

• West Indies Women’s Team:

The 2016 winners have an experienced team with a world-class bowling and batting department. With multiple match winners like Deandra Dottin, Shamilia Connel, and Nerissa Crafton, the West Indians are set for a great tournament. 

Key Players to Watch: Hayley Mathews, Shemaine Campbell, Aaliyah Alleyne, and Deandra Dottin.

See the 2024 T20 World Cup Venues and Host Cities

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was set to be played in Bangladesh, however, the political unrest has forced the ICC to change the location to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament is going to start on the 3^rd of October, as Bangladesh will take on Scotland.

You can check the table below to find the different venues where the World Cup matches will be played:

A total of 23 matches will be played in the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 20 group stage matches, 2 semi-finals, and 1 final.

The results of these matches can be hugely dependent on the pitch conditions. In the following points, you will find out the pitch reports provided by experts:

1. Sharjah Cricket Stadium: The pitch here starts slow, supporting the bowlers in the first innings but slowly becomes flat and makes it easier for teams to chase. This is why most teams choose to bowl first as defending a total is tough on Sharjah. On this ground, the highest-ever T20 score is 215 and the lowest is 38, whereas the average score is 149.

2. Dubai International Stadium: This is a balanced pitch that allows both batters as well as bowlers to showcase their skills. Considering previous matches, 154 is the average score on this ground. 212 and 55 are the highest and lowest scores in the Dubai International Stadium, respectively.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule

10 of the best teams are participating in this edition, they are divided into two groups.

Let us now check the schedule of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: 

You can watch all the matches on Jio Cinema or tune into Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1, or Star Sports Select HD on your television. 

T20 World Cup Betting Guide

As the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is around the corner, many punters globally are readying their betting strategies.

If you want to enhance your chances of making winning bets, refer to the following tips from our experts: 

• Check the recent form of the teams and identify players that are playing well. 

• Before placing your bet against the odds, you should thoroughly research the team you believe in. By considering the momentum, pitch conditions, and past performances, you can improve your decision-making. 

• You should use a reliable platform for betting. This will help you keep your personal information and money safe.

• Avoid placing blind bets to recover your losses. Most players lose their funds because of being in a hurry to gain their lost money back. 

T20 World Cup Fantasy League

Fans planning to participate in fantasy cricket leagues should not just pick players for their big names. This shows the necessity of your personal expertise that can help you win big.

Here are some of the best tips that you can use to enhance your chances of winning the best Women’s World Cup fantasy league rewards:

• Choose a reliable site to avoid any mishap. You can do it by checking user reviews, certifications, etc.

• Before entering a contest, compare its details with others. For example, prize pool entry fee, total no. of contestants, etc. 

• Research about the recent performances of the players. Consider doing this, especially during the initial phase of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. 

• Check the starting 11, pitch report, and outcome of the toss, before choosing your Captain and Vice-Captain.

• Lastly, you should consider making more than a single team. It will increase your chances of winning. 

Women’s T20 World Cup Records and Statistics

Before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 begins, let's check out some of its best records:

Most World Cup Wins: Australia is the most successful side in the Women’s World Cup history. They have won it 6 times, including the last one in 2023, against South Africa.

Most Runs Scored: New Zealand’s Suzie Bates sits top of the pile with a staggering 1,066 runs.

Highest Score in an Inning: England’s 213 for 5 wickets in 2023 against Pakistan in World Cup 2023 is the biggest total yet.

Highest Strike Rate: Shafali Verma tops the list when it comes to strike rate. She has played at a strike rate of 134.51 in her 10 World Cup matches.

Most Fifties: Suzie Bates from New Zealand has scored the most half-centuries with 8 fifty-plus scores.

Most Sixes: Deandra Dottin, the West Indian hard-hitter has hit the most sixes in Women’s T20 World Cup history, with 22 sixes to her name.

Most Wickets Taken: South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail leads the highest wicket-taker chart with 43 wickets in 32 matches.

Best Economy Rate: In the World Cup 2019, Bangladesh’s Khadija Tul Kudra had an economy of 3.12. She took 4 wickets in 4 matches while bowling 8 overs and conceding just 25 runs. Khadija even achieved 2 maiden overs, an extremely rare thing in today’s fast-paced T20 format.

Most Wickets in a Single World Cup Edition: Anya Shrubsole from England has taken 13 wickets in the World Cup 2014. It remains the highest no. of wickets taken by a bowler in a single edition of the World Cup

 The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be an exciting tournament filled with thrilling matches, top-notch performances, and nail-biting moments. With 10 of the best teams competing on the global stage, fans and punters alike can expect a fiercely competitive series. Stay informed, bet smart, and enjoy the world-class cricket on offer as each team vies for the coveted trophy in what will be an unforgettable sporting event.