The highly anticipated Women’s T20I World Cup 2024 is set to kick off on October 3, 2024, with an exciting double-header on the opening day on Thursday. In the day shift, Bangladesh Women will take on Scotland Women, while the evening clash features Sri Lanka Women facing off against Pakistan Women.

This year’s tournament marks a significant moment as it will be held in the United Arab Emirates, a shift from the originally planned venue in Bangladesh. The change came in light of political unrest in Bangladesh, prompting the ICC to move the tournament to ensure a safe and successful event.

As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on the defending champions, Australia Women, who have dominated the format by securing the title on last three occasions at a stretch. Their consistent performances make them one of the most fierce competitiors, but with the rise of other nations, this year's competition is going to be incredibly fierce.

The opening match features Bangladesh Women taking on Scotland Women as they both will be eager to make an impact on the global stage. Scotland are set to make their Women’s Cricket World Cup debut. In the evening game, Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women would aim to build momentum early in the tournament. Both the matches will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The tournament will see 23 matches being played over 18 days.

Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana (c), wk), 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 Biswas

Scotland squad: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce (wk), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater

Pakistan squad: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilshari, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari