The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is the premier international tournament in women's cricket, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was first held in 2009, and since then, it has been a key event for showcasing the best talents in women's cricket. The tournament takes place every two years, with the world's best teams battling for the prestigious title.
Inaugural Season: 2009
Current Edition: 2024
Next Edition: 2026
Tournament Format: Group Stage and Knockouts
Number of Teams: 10
Most Successful Team: Australia (5 titles)
The Women's T20 World Cup features 10 of the best teams from around the world. Here are the participating teams for the 2024 edition:
Australia
India
England
New Zealand
South Africa
West Indies
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Scotland
These teams will compete in a group-stage format, with the top teams advancing to the knockout rounds, culminating in the final match.
| Edition | Winner | Runner-up | Venue | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England | New Zealand | Lord's, London | Katherine Brunt |
| 2010 | Australia | New Zealand | Kensington Oval, Barbados | Ellyse Perry |
| 2012 | Australia | England | Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Jess Cameron |
| 2014 | Australia | England | Mirpur Stadium, Dhaka | Meg Lanning |
| 2016 | West Indies | Australia | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Hayley Matthews |
| 2018 | Australia | England | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Alyssa Healy |
| 2020 | Australia | India | MCG, Melbourne | Alyssa Healy |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Newlands, Cape Town | Beth Mooney |
| 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will follow a traditional format where the teams are split into two groups for the round-robin stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final. Each match will offer thrilling cricket as the world's top female cricketers fight for the title.
| Date | Match Details | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 03, Thu | Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women, 1st Match, Group B | 3:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 03, Thu | Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 04, Fri | South Africa Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd Match, Group B | 3:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 04, Fri | India Women vs New Zealand Women, 4th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 05, Sat | Bangladesh Women vs England Women, 5th Match, Group B | 3:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 05, Sat | Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 6th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 06, Sun | India Women vs Pakistan Women, 7th Match, Group A | 3:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 06, Sun | West Indies Women vs Scotland Women, 8th Match, Group B | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 07, Mon | England Women vs South Africa Women, 9th Match, Group B | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 08, Tue | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 10th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 09, Wed | South Africa Women vs Scotland Women, 11th Match, Group B | 3:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 09, Wed | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 12th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 10, Thu | Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women, 13th Match, Group B | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 11, Fri | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, 14th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 12, Sat | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 15th Match, Group A | 3:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 12, Sat | Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women, 16th Match, Group B | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 13, Sun | England Women vs Scotland Women, 17th Match, Group B | 3:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 13, Sun | India Women vs Australia Women, 18th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 14, Mon | Pakistan Women vs New Zealand Women, 19th Match, Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 15, Tue | England Women vs West Indies Women, 20th Match, Group B | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 17, Thu | 1st Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Oct 18, Fri | 2nd Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Oct 20, Sun | Final: TBC vs TBC | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Year | Winner | Captain | Player of the Match | Player of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England | Charlotte Edwards | Katherine Brunt | Claire Taylor |
| 2010 | Australia | Alex Blackwell | Ellyse Perry | Nicola Browne |
| 2012 | Australia | Jodie Fields | Jess Cameron | Charlotte Edwards |
| 2014 | Australia | Meg Lanning | Meg Lanning | Anya Shrubsole |
| 2016 | West Indies | Stafanie Taylor | Hayley Matthews | Stafanie Taylor |
| 2018 | Australia | Meg Lanning | Alyssa Healy | Alyssa Healy |
| 2020 | Australia | Meg Lanning | Alyssa Healy | Beth Mooney |
| 2023 | Australia | Meg Lanning | Ashleigh Gardner | Ashleigh Gardner |
| Team | Titles Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023 |
| England | 1 | 2009 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
Who is the most successful team in the Women's T20 World Cup?
Australia is the most successful team, having won the title 5 times.
When and where is the Women's T20 World Cup final in 2024?
The final is scheduled for October 20, 2024, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
How are teams selected for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
Teams qualify for the World Cup through regional competitions and rankings set by the ICC.