The Proteas, who were runners-up last time out, will play the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE with the West Indies set to be their opponents.
Three Proteas Women's stars have been included in the Women's T20 World Cup Most Valuable Team. Congratulations! Image: ICC Media ZoneThree Proteas Women's stars have been included in the Women's T20 World Cup Most Valuable Team. Congratulations! Image: ICC Media Zone
The cities of Dubai and Sharjah will host the ninth edition of the tournament that promises to inspire a new generation of fans across the globe.Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.
Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the opening game of the event in Sharjah with that game followed by Pakistan taking on Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka.Defending champions and the most successful team in T20 World Cup history, Australia, will start their campaign on 5 October in Sharjah against Sri Lanka, while the highly anticipated fixture between India and Pakistan will take place in Dubai on 6 October.The top two teams from each Group will play the second placed team from the opposite Group.
Scotland and Sri Lanka qualified for the event via the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier that was staged in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
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