Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Pakistan to face India on July 21

The tournament marks a historic moment with the participation of eight teams

By Our Correspondent
March 27, 2024
Pakistan celebrate the wicket of India’s Shafali Verma (C) during the Round 1 Womens Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Bay Ova. — AFP/File
Pakistan celebrate the wicket of India’s Shafali Verma (C) during the Round 1 Women's Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Bay Ova. — AFP/File

LAHORE: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated Women’s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place from July 19 to 28 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

The tournament marks a historic moment with the participation of eight teams, making it the largest edition of the Women’s Asia Cup to date.Defending champions India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on July 19. However, all eyes will be on the high-octane clash between India and arch-rivals Pakistan on July 21.

The tournament format sees India placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.