The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets under way on October 3 in the United Arab Emirates, where 10 teams will participate in the 17-day tournament for a chance to lift the trophy currently held by record six-time champions Australia.

Here’s a look at the teams, format and schedule for the competition:

Teams in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Australia
Bangladesh
England
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
Scotland
South Africa
Sri Lanka
West Indies

Tournament format

The tournament will be played in a simple two-stage format.

In the group stage, each team will play four other teams once. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals.

Groups

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies

Schedule of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

October 3, Thursday

Bangladesh vs Scotland, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 4, Friday

South Africa vs West Indies, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India vs New Zealand, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 5, Saturday

Bangladesh vs England, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 6, Sunday

India vs Pakistan, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

West Indies vs Scotland, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 7, Monday

England vs South Africa, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 8, Tuesday

Australia vs New Zealand, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 9, Wednesday

South Africa vs Scotland, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India vs Sri Lanka, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 10, Thursday

Bangladesh vs West Indies, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 11, Friday

Australia vs Pakistan, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 12, Saturday

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 13, Sunday

England vs Scotland, 2pm (10:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

India vs Australia, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 14, Monday

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 15, Tuesday

England vs West Indies, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

October 17, Thursday

First semifinal, Dubai, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Second semifinal, Sharjah, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

October 20, Sunday

Final, Dubai, 6pm (14:00 GMT) – Dubai International Cricket Stadium