With just over 20 days to go until the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the ICC has made an exciting announcement: match tickets will start at just five dirhams (Rs 114.28) and entry will be free for fans under the age of 18. The initiative, aimed at boosting attendance and creating a lasting legacy for the tournament in the UAE, was unveiled alongside a stunning laser show atop the iconic Burj Khalifa. “One of the exciting things about the UAE is its diversity,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said at a press conference on Wednesday. “It's a place where the whole world is represented! That means this is effectively a home World Cup for all 10 teams and players can enjoy the support of passionate fans. With that in mind, I'm delighted to announce today that tickets will start at just five dirhams and that under-18s will be free.”
The tournament, which begins on October 3, will see 10 teams compete in 23 matches over 18 days, all vying for the coveted Women's T20 World Cup trophy. The teams have been divided into two groups: Group A, featuring Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and Group B, featuring Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Scotland.
The format will follow a round-robin structure, with each team playing the other four teams in its group, with the top two progressing to the knockout stages. The tournament will kick off in Sharjah, with Bangladesh taking on Scotland on 3 October. The semi-finals are scheduled for 17 October in Dubai and 18 October in Sharjah, with the grand final taking place in Dubai on 20 October.
Before the tournament, the teams will play warm-up matches from September 28 to October 1.
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