Inoshi Priyadharshani

Sri Lanka has brought back seasoned left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera for the Women's T20 World Cup in UAE. Under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu, the team has achieved significant victories over England and South Africa recently. Sri Lanka's campaign begins against Pakistan on October 3 at Sharjah.

Megan Schutt tied the record for the most wickets in Women's T20 World Cup history, achieving 43 wickets as Australia secured a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sharjah. Schutt's 3-12 performance restricted Sri Lanka to 93-7, and Beth Mooney's unbeaten 43 ensured Australia chased the total easily.

The Women's Asia Cup T20 saw Sri Lanka and Bangladesh secure victories against Malaysia and Thailand, respectively, bringing them closer to semifinal berths. Sri Lanka thrashed Malaysia by 114 runs, with Chamari Athapaththu scoring an unbeaten 119. Their bowlers then restricted Malaysia to 40 runs. In the second match, Thailand posted 96/9, with Nattaya Boochatham scoring 40. Bangladesh chased the target easily, reaching 100/3 in 17.3 overs, led by Murshida Khatun's 50. Both teams now lead Group B with four points each.

Facing elimination, India delivered a stellar performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by 82 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 52 and a strong 98-run opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set up a target of 172/3. Subsequently, Arundhati Reddy and Asha Sobhana bowled out Sri Lanka for 90, revitalizing India's chances.

Hosts Sri Lanka commenced their Women's T20 Asia Cup journey triumphantly, defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in Dambulla on Saturday.

India aims to resolve their batting challenges to improve their net run rate in the Women's T20 World Cup, facing Sri Lanka next. Significant contributions are expected from openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, while the team's all-round performance will be crucial against a competitive Sri Lankan side.

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled in the UAE this October, featuring ten teams. The Indian women's cricket team has already departed for the event starting on October 3. The prize pool for the 2024 edition has been significantly increased, with winners set to receive $2.34 million, a substantial boost from previous years.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, initially set for Bangladesh, has been relocated to the UAE due to civil unrest. The tournament starts on October 3, with Pakistan facing Sri Lanka in Group A. Ten teams divided into two groups will compete, aiming to reach the October 20 final.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 commences on October 3 in the UAE, featuring 10 teams divided into two groups. With matches in Dubai and Sharjah, the tournament promises thrilling encounters and aims for gender parity with equal prize money. Watch India, Australia, and England vie for the title, with the final on October 20.