DUBAI
\nThe ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on Thursday in the UAE with 10 teams featuring in the 18-day tournament. Pakistan women\u2019s team is toughest in Group \u2018A\u2019 alongside Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka while Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa and the West Indies are in Group \u2018B\u2019.
\nPakistan women\u2019s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana will take on Sri Lanka in their opening match of the tournament tomorrow at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Pakistan will feature against arch-rivals India on October 6 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). Pakistan will then be in action against defending champions Australia on October 11 at the DICS, while their last group match will be against New Zealand on October 14 at the same venue.
\nAs per the format of the tournament, top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals set to take place on October 17 and 18, while the winner of the tournament will be decided on October 20. The first ball of the final, to take place at the DICS, is expected to be bowled at 6pm local time.
\nPakistan have featured in two warm-up games against Scotland and Bangladesh prior to the start of the tournament and also took part in various practice sessions to acclimatize to the conditions.
\nPakistan captain Fatima Sana sounded confident about her team\u2019s preparations and expressed her belief to do well in the tournament.
\nShe said: \u201cWe have prepared well for the mega event. The series against South Africa at home before coming to the UAE helped us know our strengths and allowed our batters to show their form.\u201d
\n\u201cThe two practice games have also helped us in assessing the conditions here and now has provided us with clarity regarding the right combination of players in the tournament.\u201d She added.
\n15-member squad for the tournament:
\nFatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan
\nTraveling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper)
\nNon-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani
\nPlayer support personnel:
\nHina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach \u2013 bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach \u2013 fielding), Abdul Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Muhammad Rafiullah (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).
\nPakistan fixtures in ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024:
\n3 October vs Sri Lanka (1900 PKT); Sharjah Cricket Stadium
\n6 October vs India (1500 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium
\n11 October vs Australia (1900 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium
\n14 October vs New Zealand (1900 PKT); Dubai International Cricket Stadium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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