The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates will see the top 10 cricket nations from around the globe battle for the coveted trophy from October 3 to 20.The ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams competing in 23 matches across two cities - Dubai and Sharjah. The teams are split equally into two groups - A and B. The top two from each group will advance to the semi-finals.Bangladesh qualified as the hosts before the competition was moved to the UAE. This will be the sixth time Bangladesh will participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.Six teams - Australia, South Africa, India, England, West Indies and New Zealand - qualified courtesy of their performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup last year.Australia qualified as the defending champions. With six titles, they are the most successful women’s cricket team in the format. Alyssa Healy will captain the side following the retirement of Meg Lanning.South Africa were the finalists from last year while England, inaugural champions in 2009, and India reached the semi-finals in 2023 to qualify for this year’s edition. Former champions West Indies and two-time finalists New Zealand qualified after finishing third in their groups.The Indian women’s cricket team, beaten by Australia in the semi-finals last year, will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur.Two teams - Sri Lanka and Scotland - booked their place through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in May.ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 teams and groupsGroup A: Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri LankaGroup B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, ScotlandT20 World Cup 2024 teamsPakistan became the first team to announce their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on August 25. Meanwhile, Asian champions Sri Lanka were the last to reveal their squad, doing so on September 20. Here’s a look at all the announced squads below.Australia Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadAlyssa Healy (captain), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia WarehamBangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadNigar Sultana Joty (captain), 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 BiswasEngland Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadHeather Knight (captain), 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 HeathIndia Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadHarmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali 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 MishraNew Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadSophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea TahuhuPakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadFatima Sana (captain), 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-HaniScotland Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadKathryn Bryce (captain), Sarah Bryce (vice-captain), 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 BellSouth Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadLaura Wolvaardt (captain), 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: Miane SmitWest Indies Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadHayley Matthews (captain), 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 CraftonSri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadChamari Athapaththu (captain), 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
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