Dubai: The Pakistan women’s cricket team, led by Fatima Sana, is poised to commence their campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, starting tomorrow in the UAE. The team is part of a challenging Group ‘A’ and will face Sri Lanka in their opening match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the tournament features ten teams split into two groups, with Pakistan drawn alongside Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The team’s schedule includes high-profile matches, notably against India on October 6 and the defending champions Australia on October 11, both at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Their final group match will be against New Zealand on October 14 at the same venue.
Fatima Sana expressed confidence in her team’s preparations, highlighting the beneficial impact of a recent home series against South Africa and warm-up games in the UAE. She emphasized the clarity these experiences provided in finalizing the team’s composition for the tournament.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for October 17 and 18, with the tournament’s finale set for October 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan squad hopes to leverage their detailed preparations and team strategy to excel in these high-stakes matches.