The India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 series will start in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, December 15. 

As per the India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 schedule, the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on December 15, 17 and 19.

India Women are currently ranked third in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings while West Indies Women are placed three spots below in sixth.

Meanwhile, the India women's national cricket team will aim to bounce back after succumbing to an ODI series whitewash in Australia. 

Under Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women lost the first ODI by five wickets in Brisbane. The Women in Blue later suffered a 122-run defeat in the second ODI at the same venue and later went down by 83 runs in the third and final ODI in Perth to succumb to a 0-3 whitewash.

Ahead of the T20I series, India Women are yet to announce their squad for the home series against the Caribbean outfit.

On the other hand, the West Indies women's cricket team will be led by star all-rounder Hayley Matthews.

However, the visitors will miss the services of their key all-rounder Stafanie Taylor due to injury.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rashada Williams and fast bowler Shabika Gajnabi have been included in the 15-member squad after they missed the T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates.

Meanwhile, West Indies Women will feature in their first series since reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. They lost to eventual champions New Zealand by eight runs in the last four.

India Women vs West Indies Women T20 head-to-head

The India Women vs West Indies Women T20 head-to-head record favours the Women in Blue. India Women have won 13 of the 21 T20Is that they have played against each other. West Indies Women have registered eight victories in this T20I fixture.

The last time these two sides met, India Women defeated West Indies Women by six wickets in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup group match in Cape Town in February 2023.

Where to watch India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 live 

The India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 series will be telecast live on Sports18 Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the India Women vs West Indies Women T20s 2024 will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, December 15	India Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai	7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 17	India Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai	7:00 PM
Thursday, December 19	India Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai	7:00 PM

India Women vs West Indies Women T20 2024 squads

India Women T20 squad: Yet to be announced

West Indies Women T20 squad: Hayley Matthews (captain), ​Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, ​Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, ​Shabika Gajnabi, ​Chinelle Henry,�?Zaida James,�?Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, ​Ashmini Munisar, ​Karishma Ramharack,�?Rashada Williams �?/span>

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The Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 series will start in Brisbane on Thursday, December 5.

As per the Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 schedule, the opening two One-Day Internationals of the three-match series will be played at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on December 5 and 8.

The third and final ODI is scheduled to be held at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth on December 11.

The upcoming three-match ODI series is part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25. 

Having registered 13 wins, suffered three losses while two ODIs ended in no results, Australia Women are placed on top of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 28 points.

Currently ranked number one in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings, the Australia women’s national cricket team will be without their regular captain Alyssa Healy as she is still recovering from a knee injury. However, Alyssa Healy is expected to return for Australia’s forthcoming ODI series against New Zealand later in the month.

In the absence of Healy, Tahlia McGrath will lead Australia in the ODI series against India.

Queensland top-order batter Georgia Voll has received her maiden national call-up for the India series.

Representing Sydney Thunder Women, Georgia Voll was in scintillating form in the recently-concluded WBBL 2024, having amassed 330 runs in 12 matches at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 144.73.

On the other hand, the India women’s national cricket team will head into the series after securing a 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand at home in October.

The Women in Blue will once again be led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur while Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy.

Meanwhile, India Women have dropped swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma for the three-match ODI series Down Under.

Verma has been in poor form, having scored just 56 runs in the recent home series against New Zealand.

Ahead of the series, the visitors suffered a huge blow as wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia was ruled out after succumbing to a wrist injury. Uma Chetry has been named as her replacement.

India Women will also miss the services of young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil, who is yet to recover from shin splints.

Middle-order batter Harleen Deol has made a comeback in the Indian squad after playing her last game for India in December 2023.

Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh has also returned to the ODI squad after she missed the New Zealand series due to her Class 12 board exams.

Right-arm off-spinner Minnu Mani has received her maiden ODI call-up while young pacer Titas Sadhu has also been included in the 16-member squad.

Ranked third in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings, India Women are also placed third in the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 25 points.

Australia Women vs India Women ODI head-to-head

The Australia Women vs India Women ODI head-to-head record favours the former. Australia Women have won 43 of the 53 ODIs that they have played against each other. India Women have registered just 10 victories so far.

The last time these two sides met, Australia Women whitewashed India Women 3-0 in a three-match ODI series at the Wankhede Stadium at the start of this year in January.

Where to watch Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 series live 

The Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 series will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, December 5	Australia Women vs India Women, 1st ODI	Allan Border Field, Brisbane	9:00 AM
Sunday, December 8	Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd ODI	Allan Border Field, Brisbane	5:30 AM
Wednesday, December 11	Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI	W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth	11:00 AM

Australia Women vs India Women ODI 2024 squads

Australia Women ODI squad: Tahlia McGrath (captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney (wicket-keeper), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll

India Women ODI squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor, Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper)

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The Indian women’s cricket team started their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on the wrong note as they were handed a 58-run thrashing by New Zealand. 

The result not only meant the loss of two points but India got a beating in the Net Run Rate (NRR) too because of the huge margin of the defeat.

But the Women in Blue came back strongly with back-to-back wins in their next two group games against arch-rivals Pakistan and neighbours Sri Lanka. The 82-run win against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday was a shot in the arm to India’s campaign as they made up good ground on the NRR front too. 

The result opened up Group A with all teams but Sri Lanka still having a chance to qualify for the semi-finals. Sri Lanka having lost all three games are out of the competition and can play party spoilers for other teams that are in contention.

Defending champions Australia are the other side in Group A and are currently sitting at the top of the pile comfortably with four points winning both their games. The Aussies also boast of an envious NRR of +2.524.

India are second with four points too but they have played a game more than the Aussies and have a lower NRR of 0.576. Pakistan and New Zealand are third and fourth, respectively, with two points each. The Women in Green have an NRR of 0.555 while the Kiwis are in the red with an NRR of -0.050, courtesy of their big loss to Australia.

How can India qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals

The current edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup has a total of 10 teams with five teams in each group. Each team will play the other four sides once in a single round-robin format in the league stage. 

The top two teams in each group after the league engagements will advance to the semifinals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. In case there is a tie between teams with respect to points, then NRR will take precedence. The team with the higher NRR among the two teams will make the cut.

Here’s a closer look at how India can qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals.

Scenario 1: If India win against Australia

In case India win their final league game against reigning world champions Australia, they will end the league stage with six points. But the Aussies will still be on level terms with India if they win against Pakistan.

If the Aussies win that game against Pakistan, then the Women in Green will be out of contention. New Zealand, provided they win both their remaining games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will come to level terms with both India and Australia and the two teams with better NRR will proceed.

If New Zealand fail to win any one of their matches then India and Australia will go through.

If Australia lose their next match against Pakistan then it becomes straightforward for India as they can qualify with a win over the Aussies.

Scenario 2: If India lose against Australia

Australia will make their way to the semi-final if they beat India irrespective of their tie against Pakistan. That will leave India at the mercy of other teams for further qualification. 

India will finish at four points but New Zealand will have a chance to leapfrog them to six points with wins in their remaining matches. In that case, India will be knocked out.

If Pakistan beats Australia and India lose to the Aussies as well then the Women in Blue will need Pakistan to lose to New Zealand in the final group game. Before that the Kiwis should have lost to Sri Lanka, if not they will qualify with Australia.

India will bow out if either Pakistan or New Zealand win both their matches. A win and a loss for both teams will see them level with India on four points. 

The NRR comes into the scene again with the better amongst the three teams qualifying to the semi-finals along with Australia.

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India will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 6.

The India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match will start at 3:30 PM IST.

Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the India women's cricket team will head into the high-profile clash after facing New Zealand in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener in Dubai on Friday.

Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain of India’s 15 member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Apart from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, the likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, wicketkeeper-batters Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia and Dayalan Hemalatha will play a key role in the batting department.

Renuka Singh Thakur, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil are part of India's formidable bowling line-up.

Placed third in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, India lost to eventual champions Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final held in South Africa.

India’s best result at the Women’s T20 World Cup came in the 2020 edition when they reached the finals before going down to Australia by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

On the other hand, Pakistan will head into the clash high on confidence after they defeated Sri Lanka in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Electing to bat first, Pakistan rode on captain Fatima Sana’s 30 off 20 balls along with contributions from Nida Dar (23) and Omaima Sohail (18) before they were bowled out for 116 in their 20 overs.

Later, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal picked up three wickets while Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail and Nashra Sandhu claimed two scalps each to help Pakistan restrict Sri Lanka to 85/9 in their allotted overs.

The Pakistan women’s cricket team is currently placed eighth in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings.

India and Pakistan are clubbed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

England, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and Scotland are placed in Group B.

As per the schedule, each team will play the other sides in their group once. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.

India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup head-to-head

The India vs Pakistan, Women’s T20 World Cup head-to-head record favours the Women in Blue. India have won five of the seven matches that they have played against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup history. Pakistan have registered two victories over India in the marquee T20 competition.

The last time these two sides met, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup group match in Cape Town in February 2023.

Overall, India have won 12 of the 15 matches against Pakistan in T20 international cricket. Pakistan have secured just three wins over India in T20Is so far.

Where to watch India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 live 

The India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 SD, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 SD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi SD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada and DD Sports TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 squads

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Yastika Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

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The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 cricket tournament will start on July 19 and conclude on July 28 in Sri Lanka.

Organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will see as many as eight teams compete in a total of 15 matches across 10 days.

The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup will be played in the T20 international format for the fifth consecutive edition.

Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are the teams that will battle for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024.

Hosts Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan qualified automatically for the tournament as full members of the Asian Cricket Council.

On the other hand, ACC Women's Premier Cup finalists Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and other two semi-finalists Nepal and Thailand also qualified for the biennial tournament. 

As per the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 format, these eight teams have been divided into two groups of four teams each.

Group A has Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka while Group B comprises Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

Each team will face the other sides once in their respective group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

The winners of the two semi-finals will clash in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final on July 28.

All Women’s Asia Cup 2024 matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the 2022 final to clinch the Women’s Asia Cup title last edition in Bangladesh. India are also the most successful team in tournament’s history with seven titles.

Bangladesh are the only other team to win the Women’s Asia Cup in Malaysia in 2018. 

Where to watch Women’s Asia Cup 2024 live in India

The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time
Friday, July 19	United Arab Emirates Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Friday, July 19	India Women vs Pakistan Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Saturday, July 20	Malaysia Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Saturday, July 20	Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Sunday, July 21	India Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Sunday, July 21	Pakistan Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Monday, July 22	Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Monday, July 22	Bangladesh Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 23	Pakistan Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 23	India Women vs Nepal Women, Group A	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 24	Bangladesh Women vs Malaysia Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 24	Sri Lanka Women vs Thailand Women, Group B	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Friday, July 26	Semi-final 1	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	2:00 PM
Friday, July 26	Semi-final 2	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM
Sunday, July 28	Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	7:00 PM

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 teams and squads

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

Malaysia: Winifred Duraisingam (captain), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Arianna Natasya, Elsa Hunter, Dhanusri Sri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Aisyah, Irdina Beh Nabil

Nepal: Indu Barma (captain), Kajol Shrestha, Rubina Chettri, Sabnam Rai, Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Dolly Bhatta, Kritika Marasini, Samjhana Khadka

Pakistan: Nida Dar (captain), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan

United Arab Emirates: Esha Rohit Oza (captain), Kavisha Kumari, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani

Thailand: Thipatcha Putthawong (captain), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (wicket-keeper), Suwanan Khiaoto (wicket-keeper), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan

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The India women's cricket team will host South Africa Women in a three-match T20 international series starting on Friday, July 5.

Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women will head into the T20I series high on confidence after clinching the Test and ODI series against South Africa Women.

India Women recently thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in a one-off Test at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Earlier, the Women in Blue secured a 3-0 sweep in a three-match ODI series held at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

As per the India Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 schedule, all three games will be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ranked third in the ICC women’s T20I team rankings, India Women previously registered a 5-0 clean sweep over hosts Bangladesh Women in their last T20I series in May.

Meanwhile, the India women's cricket team will once again be led by Harmanpreet Kaur while Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy in the upcoming T20I series.

Talented left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque has been included in the T20I series as a standby.

On the other hand, the South Africa women's cricket team will aim to bounce back in the T20I series after losing both the Test and ODI series.

South Africa Women, ranked fifth in the ICC women’s T20I team rankings, also suffered a 1-2 series defeat against Sri Lanka Women in their last T20I series in South Africa in April.

The visitors have announced their 15-member T20I squad to be led by Laura Wolvaardt.

All-rounder Chloe Tryon has been added to the South Africa Women’s T20I squad after she recovered from a back injury.

Delmi Tucker and Nondumiso Shangase, who were part of the Test and ODI squad, will return home after the Chennai Test.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mieke de Ridder, also earlier featured in the ODI series, has also been included in the T20I squad.

India Women vs South Africa Women T20 head-to-head

India Women have a superior head-to-head record against South Africa Women in T20 international cricket, winning nine of the 16 matches that they have played so far. South Africa Women have registered five victories while as many as two games ended with no result.

The last time these two sides met, the Sune Luus-led South Africa Women defeated India Women by five wickets in a T20I tri-series final in East London in February 2023.

Where to watch India Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 live 

The India Women vs South Africa Women T20s 2024 will be telecast live on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the IND-W vs SA-W T20s 2024 will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

India Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Friday, July 5	India Women vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	7:00 PM
Sunday, July 7	India Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 9	India Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	7:00 PM

India Women vs South Africa Women T20 2024 squads

India Women T20 squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sajana Sajeevan, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Asha Sobhana, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy

South Africa Women T20 squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits (wicket-keeper), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder (wicket-keeper), Sinalo Jafta (wicket-keeper), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon

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The India women's cricket team will square off against South Africa Women in a one-off Test to be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting on Friday, June 28.

Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women will head into the Test brimming with confidence after securing a 3-0 sweep in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series in Bengaluru.

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was adjudged the Player of the Series after scoring 343 runs in three ODIs at an average of 114.33 and a strike rate of 103.94.

Earlier in December, India Women defeated Australia Women by eight wickets in their last Test at the Wankhede Stadium.

Meanwhile, Under-19 World Cup winning pacer Shabnam Shakil has been included in India Women’s Test squad for the upcoming fixture.

Apart from Shabnam Shakil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy and Meghna Singh are the other four pacers included in the squad.

Sneh Rana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Deepti Sharma and Saika Ishaque are the four spinners who could play a key role in Chennai.

On the other hand, the South Africa women's cricket team will look to bounce back in the one-off Test of the ongoing multi-format series.

The Proteas will once again be led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who was their standout performer with the bat in the ODI series. Wolvaardt amassed 200 runs in three games at an average of 100.

The visitors have received a massive boost with the return of their all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase.

Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus and Nonkululeko Mlaba are the other experienced players in the South Africa Women’s Test squad.

India Women vs South Africa Women Test head-to-head

India Women hold a dominant head-to-head record against South Africa Women in Test cricket, winning both their previous meetings in cricket's longest format.

The last time these two sides met, the Mithali Raj-led India Women thrashed South Africa Women by an innings and 34 runs in a one-off Test in Mysore in November 2014.

Where to watch India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 live 

The India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 will be telecast live on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Friday, June 28 - Monday, July 1	India Women vs South Africa Women, Only Test	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	9:30 AM IST

India Women vs South Africa Women Test 2024 squads

India Women Test squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Saika Ishaque, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh, Priya Punia, Shabnam Shakil

South Africa Women Test squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits (wicket-keeper), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder (wicket-keeper), Sinalo Jafta (wicket-keeper), Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker (wicket-keeper)

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The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of India’s most iconic cricket grounds located in the heart of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. 

Established in 1969, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is owned by the Government of Karnataka and has been leased out to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for a period of 100 years.

Originally known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, it was renamed  in tribute to Mangalam Chinnaswamy, who was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 1977 to 1980. He was  the founding member of the Mysore State Cricket Association and later served the KSCA for close to four decades.

Surrounded by the beautiful Cubbon Park, and uptown MG Road, the Bengaluru cricket ground has a seating capacity of around 34,000.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium staged its first international cricket match, a Test played between hosts India and West Indies in November 1974. The visitors won the Test by 267 runs.

Since then, it has hosted several Tests, ODIs and T20s across formats in men’s cricket.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosted its first women’s international match in November 1976 when the India women’s cricket team played a Test against West Indies. The fixture ended in a draw.

Two decades later, it staged its first women’s one-day international match between Australia and South Africa in a Women’s World Cup clash in December 1997. Led by Belinda Clark, Australia won the game by 10 wickets.

It has hosted more than 10 women’s ODI matches so far. Let’s have a look at M Chinnaswamy Stadium women’s ODI records and stats:

M Chinnaswamy Stadium women’s ODI records and stats 

Highest total

The India women’s cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in women’s ODI cricket. During the second ODI of South Africa Women’s tour of India in June 2024, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led hosts posted 325/3 in their 50 overs in Bengaluru. India rode on Smriti Mandhana’s 136 off 120 balls along with contributions from skipper Harmanpreet (103 not out) to register the highest women’s ODI total at the venue. South Africa women could manage a close 321/6 in 50 overs. India Women won the match by a low margin of four runs.

Lowest total

India also registered the lowest total at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the women’s ODI format. Electing to bat first, India Women were bundled out for 114 in 38.5 overs against South Africa in the first ODI of a three-match series. Jhulan Goswami (33) and Harmanpreet Kaur (31) were the top-scorers for India. Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk picked up four wickets each for the visitors. In reply, Chloe Tryon slammed a match-winning fifty to guide South Africa Women to a nail-biting two-wicket win in Bengaluru.

Most runs

Top-order batter Smriti Mandhana scored the most runs at this venue in women’s ODI cricket. The stylish southpaw amassed 400 runs in 10 matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 78.12. She recorded one fifty in the ODI format on this ground. Former captain Mithali Raj is second on the list with 386 runs in 11 ODI matches on this ground.

Most wickets

Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami picked up the most wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in women’s ODI cricket. Between 2010 and 2015, the legendary right-arm pacer bagged 16 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 14.43 and an impressive economy of 2.48. India’s left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht features second on the list with 10 ODI wickets in seven games at an average of 17.80 and an economy of 2.84. 

Highest individual score

Smriti Mandhana registered the highest individual score at this venue in the women’s ODI format. Opening the batting, the flamboyant left-handed batter scored 136 off 120 balls during the second ODI of South Africa Women’s tour of India in June 2024. Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating knock was laced with 18 fours and two sixes. Her knock powered India Women to 325/3 in their allotted 50 overs. India Women later restricted South Africa Women to 321/6 to win the match by four runs.

Best bowling figures

Former England cricketer Katherine Sciver-Brunt recorded the best bowling figures at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in women’s ODI cricket. The right-arm pacer registered match-winning figures of 5/22 against India during the second ODI of England’s tour of India in February 2010. Defending 183, Katherine Sciver-Brunt dismissed Anagha Deshpande, Anjum Chopra, Priyanka Roy, Rumeli Dhar and Preeti Dimri to help England bowl out India for 180 in 49.3 overs. Sciver-Brunt’s magnificent spell guided England to a thrilling three-run win in Bengaluru. 

Highest partnership

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp hold the record for the highest partnership at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the women’s ODI format. The right-handed batters forged a 184-run stand for the fourth wicket against India during the second ODI of South Africa Women’s tour of India in June 2024. Chasing 126, captain Wolvaardt scored an unbeaten 135 while Kapp scored 114. However, South Africa were short of target by just five runs, leading to India's win by four runs.

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The India Women’s highest score in ODI cricket is 358/2 which was recorded against Ireland Women in Potchefstroom in May 2017.

During a Women's Quadrangular Series encounter, the Mithali Raj-led side posted their first 350-plus score to register India Women’s highest score in ODI cricket history.

Between 2017 and 2024, the India women's cricket team has posted five 300-plus totals in ODI cricket.

Meanwhile, New Zealand holds the record for the highest score in women’s ODI cricket history.

Led by captain Suzie Bates, New Zealand Women scored 491/4 in their 50 overs against Ireland Women in the first ODI of a three-match series in June 2018.

In fact, New Zealand has the four highest totals in women’s ODI history. Apart from 491/4, New Zealand has recorded 455/5, 440/3 and 418 in their allotted 50 overs in a WODI game.

With that being said, let’s have a look at some of India Women’s highest scores in ODI history.

India Women's highest score in ODI: Get the list of highest totals 

Score	Overs	Opposition	Gound	Match Date
358/2	50.0	Ireland Women	Potchefstroom	15 May 2017
333/5	50.0	England Women	Canterbury	21 September 2022
325/3	50.0	South Africa Women	Bengaluru	19 June 2024
317/8	50.0	West Indies Women	Hamilton	12 March 2022
302/3	50.0	South Africa Women	Kimberley	7 February 2018
298/2	50.0	West Indies Women	Dhanbad	26 February 2004
289/2	50.0	Pakistan Women	Karachi	30 December 2005
284/6	50.0	West Indies Women	Brabourne	31 January 2013
283/3	50.0	Pakistan Women	Dambulla	9 May 2008
282/8	50.0	Australia Women	Wankhede	28 December 2023

358/2 vs Ireland Women, May 2017

The India women's cricket team scripted history against Ireland Women in a Women's Quadrangular Series clash in May 2017. Electing to bat first, the Women in Blue rode on twin centuries from openers Deepti Sharma (188) and Punam Raut (109) to record India Women’s highest score in ODI cricket. Later, Mithali Raj-led India bowled out Ireland Women for 109 in 40 overs to secure a massive 249-run victory in Potchefstroom.

333/5 vs England Women, September 2022

The India Women’s second-highest score in ODI cricket came against England Women in Canterbury in September 2022. During the second ODI of India Women’s tour of England, captain Harmanpreet Kaur slammed an unbeaten 143 along with contributions from Harleen Deol (58) and Smriti Mandhana (40) to post a mammoth score of 333/5 in their 50 overs. In reply, England Women were bundled out for 245 in 44.2 overs as the visitors won the ODI by 88 runs.

325/3 vs South Africa Women, June 2024

The India Women’s third-highest score in ODI cricket was recorded against South Africa in Bengaluru in June 2024. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led hosts posted 325/3 in their 50 overs in the second ODI of a three-match series at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. India rode on opener Smriti Mandhana’s 136 off 120 balls and Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 88-ball 103 to post a huge total on the board. 

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The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, May 5.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be the ninth edition of the tournament to be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20.

As many as 10 teams will compete for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Bangladesh have automatically qualified for the marquee T20 tournament being the hosts while the likes of Australia, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand and West Indies secured their berths based on their performance in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Meanwhile, Pakistan qualified as the next highest ranked team while Scotland and Sri Lanka booked their slots via Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

As per the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, these participating teams have been divided into two groups of five teams each. 

A total of 23 matches will be played in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup across 19 days in Dhaka and Sylhet, with reserve days in place for both semi-finals and the final should they be required.

Group A features arch-rivals India, Pakistan, New Zealand, defending champions Australia and either Sri Lanka or Scotland as Qualifier 1.

Hosts Bangladesh, South Africa, England, West Indies and yet-to-be-identified Qualifier 2 team (Sri Lanka/Scotland) are clubbed in Group B.

England will take on South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener in Dhaka on October 3.

The Indian’s women’s cricket team will begin their campaign against New Zealand in Sylhet on October 4.

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash will be played in Sylhet on October 6.

India will take on Qualifier 1 in Sylhet on October 9 before playing their final Group A match against defending champions Australia on October 13.

Australia will start their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Qualifier 1 on October 4.

As per the format, each team will play four group matches in the tournament before the top two sides advance to the semifinals, which will be held on October 17 and 18 ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup final in Dhaka on October 20.

Australia beat South Africa by 19 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 final in Cape Town to clinch their sixth title. They have won the Women’s T20 World Cup on six occasions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.

Apart from Australia, England won the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009 while West Indies bagged the title in 2016.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 teams and groups

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

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka / Scotland

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, fixtures and venues

Thursday, October 3: England v South Africa, Dhaka

Thursday, October 3: Bangladesh v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Friday, October 4: Australia v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Friday, October 4: India v New Zealand, Sylhet

Saturday, October 5: South Africa v West Indies, Dhaka

Saturday, October 5: Bangladesh v England, Dhaka

Sunday, October 6: New Zealand v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Sunday, October 6: India v Pakistan, Sylhet

Monday, October 7: West Indies v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Tuesday, October 8: Australia v Pakistan, Sylhet

Wednesday, October 9: Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka

Wednesday, October 9: India v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Thursday, October 10: South Africa v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

Friday, October 11: Australia v New Zealand, Sylhet

Friday, October 11: Pakistan v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

Saturday, October 12: England v West Indies, Dhaka

Saturday, October 12: Bangladesh v South Africa, Dhaka

Sunday, October 13: Pakistan v New Zealand, Sylhet

Sunday, October 13: India v Australia, Sylhet

Monday, October 14: England v Qualifier 2, Dhaka 

Thursday, October 17: Semi-final 1, Sylhet

Friday, October 18: Semi-final 2, Dhaka

Sunday, October 20: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final, Dhaka

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