Eight-team tournament will run from 19 to 28 July in Sri Lanka
\n DAMBULLA
\nPakistan women\u2019s cricket team is all geared up to feature in the ACC Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup 2024 in Sri Lanka following a training camp for the 15-member squad held in Karachi from 5 to 16 July.
\nThe eight-team tournament will run from 19 to 28 July at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka.
\nThe tournament\u2019s eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A comprises Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and hosts Sri Lanka. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, with the final set for 28 July.
\nPakistan will open their Asia Cup campaign against arch-rivals India on the evening of 19 July with Nepal and United Arab Emirates playing the tournament opener earlier in the day. Pakistan\u2019s subsequent matches are scheduled against Nepal on 21 July and the United Arab Emirates on 23 July.
\nPakistan were among the top four teams, losing to Sri Lanka by one run in the semifinal of the last edition of the ACC Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup held in Sylhet, Bangladesh in October 2022.
\nPakistan captain Nida Dar sounded confident about her team\u2019s preparations and expressed her belief to do well in the tournament. She said: \u201cAs a captain I am looking forward to give my best. We have worked very hard in the camp and tried to overcome all the weaknesses in the team.
\n\u201cOur aim is to play positive and fearless cricket. We intend to remain positive in our approach and showcase our abilities according to the requirements of the conditions here.\u201d
\nPakistan Cricket Board confirmed changes in the team management ahead of the tournament with Muhammad Wasim serving as the head coach, while Junaid Khan and Abdur Rehman were appointed as the assistant and spin-bowling coaches, respectively.
\nSquad:
\nNida Dar (capt), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan1
\nPakistan\u2019s Group A fixtures (all matches to be played in Dambulla)
\n19 July: India vs Pakistan (1830 PKT)
\n21 July: Pakistan vs Nepal (1830 PKT)
\n23 July: Pakistan vs UAE (1330 PKT)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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