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NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, gearing up for the Women’s Asia Cup, set to commence on Friday. As the defending champions, India will embark on their quest for an unprecedented eighth Asia Cup title when they face their arch-rivals Pakistan in Dambulla on the opening day.
The BCCI shared a video showcasing the camaraderie and enjoyment among the team members, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Varma, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, during their flight from Chennai to Dambulla.
The tournament, consisting of 15 matches, will feature full-member teams from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, alongside Malaysia, the UAE, Thailand, and Nepal.
Group A comprises Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on July 26, with the final scheduled for July 28 in Dambulla.
In the lead-up to the Women’s Asia Cup, the Indian team has enjoyed significant on-field success. They recently defeated South Africa 3-0 in the ODI series and played out a draw in the one-off Test in June-July.
Additionally, they drew the three-match T20I series 1-1, with one game being washed out due to rain. Prior to that, India had a triumphant tour of Bangladesh, winning the T20I series 5-0 from April to May.
Between December last year and January, India hosted Australia for a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Although they emerged victorious in the Test match, they suffered defeats in the ODI series (0-3) and the T20I series (1-2).
These series and tournaments will play a crucial role in India’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 3-20 in Bangladesh, where India will be striving to secure their first-ever major ICC women’s trophy.
Also see: Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Squads, format, groups and live streaming details
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 schedule:
The BCCI shared a video showcasing the camaraderie and enjoyment among the team members, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Varma, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, during their flight from Chennai to Dambulla.
The tournament, consisting of 15 matches, will feature full-member teams from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, alongside Malaysia, the UAE, Thailand, and Nepal.
Group A comprises Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on July 26, with the final scheduled for July 28 in Dambulla.
In the lead-up to the Women’s Asia Cup, the Indian team has enjoyed significant on-field success. They recently defeated South Africa 3-0 in the ODI series and played out a draw in the one-off Test in June-July.
Additionally, they drew the three-match T20I series 1-1, with one game being washed out due to rain. Prior to that, India had a triumphant tour of Bangladesh, winning the T20I series 5-0 from April to May.
Between December last year and January, India hosted Australia for a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Although they emerged victorious in the Test match, they suffered defeats in the ODI series (0-3) and the T20I series (1-2).
These series and tournaments will play a crucial role in India’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 3-20 in Bangladesh, where India will be striving to secure their first-ever major ICC women’s trophy.
Also see: Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Squads, format, groups and live streaming details
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 schedule:
| Dates | Groups | Matches | Timings (IST) |
| July 19, Friday | A | UAE vs Nepal | 2:00 PM |
| July 19, Friday | A | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM |
| July 20, Saturday | B | Malaysia vs Thailand | 2:00 PM |
| July 20, Saturday | B | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM |
| July 21, Sunday | A | India vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 21, Sunday | A | Pakistan vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 22, Monday | B | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 22, Monday | B | Bangladesh vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 23, Tuesday | A | Pakistan vs UAE | 2:00 PM |
| July 23, Tuesday | A | India vs Nepal | 7:00 PM |
| July 24, Wednesday | B | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 2:00 PM |
| July 24, Wednesday | B | Sri Lanka vs Thailand | 7:00 PM |
| July 26, Friday | – | Semi-final 1 | 2:00 PM |
| July 26, Friday | – | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | – | Final | 7:00 PM |
