The 9th edition of the Women’s Cricket Asia Cup is set to commence on July 19, 2024, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. This prestigious tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, will showcase the best of women’s cricket in the region and serve as a crucial preparatory event for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh later that year.
The Women’s Asia Cup is under the aegis of the Asian Cricket Council, which operates in affiliation with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The leadership of this continental body is noteworthy:
This connection underscores the strong ties between Indian cricket administration and Asian cricket governance.
India enters the tournament as the defending champion, having clinched victory in the 2022 edition by defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Sylhet, Bangladesh. This win marked India’s seventh title in the tournament’s history, highlighting their dominance in women’s cricket across Asia.
The Women’s Asia Cup has undergone significant changes since its inception:
This shift reflects the growing popularity of the shorter format in women’s cricket and aligns with global trends in the sport.
The 2024 edition sees an expansion to eight teams, with Nepal joining as the newest addition. The teams are divided into two groups:
The tournament structure involves a group stage followed by semi-finals and a final. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, with the winners facing off in the final on July 28.
India’s dominance in the Women’s Asia Cup is evident from their record seven victories. Bangladesh stands as the only other nation to have won the title, achieving this feat in 2018.
Here’s a comprehensive table of past tournaments:
Edition | Year | Format | Host Country | Winner | Runners-Up |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2004 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka |
2 | 2005-06 | ODI | Pakistan | India | Sri Lanka |
3 | 2006 | ODI | India | India | Sri Lanka |
4 | 2008 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka |
5 | 2012 | T20 | China | India | Pakistan |
6 | 2016 | T20 | Thailand | India | Pakistan |
7 | 2018 | T20 | Malaysia | Bangladesh | India |
8 | 2022 | T20 | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka |
9 | 2024 | T20 | Sri Lanka | TBD | TBD |
The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup holds particular importance as it precedes the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh from October 3-20, 2024. This tournament will serve as a vital platform for teams to:
Moreover, the inclusion of emerging teams like Nepal signifies the growing reach and development of women’s cricket in Asia, promising a more competitive and diverse cricketing landscape in the future.
As the tournament approaches, cricket enthusiasts across Asia and beyond will be eagerly anticipating the high-quality cricket and potential emergence of new stars in the women’s game.
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