India to Play Warm-Ups for Women's T20 World Cup

The ICC has announced that India will face West Indies and South Africa in warm-up matches for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the UAE from September 28 to October 1. The tournament, moved from Bangladesh due to political unrest, will feature 10 teams split into two groups, playing in Dubai and Sharjah. India's campaign begins on October 4 against New Zealand, followed by matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Defending champions Australia, playing in the UAE for the first time, will open against Sri Lanka on October 5. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 17 and 18, with the final on October 20 in Dubai. Sri Lanka and Scotland secured their spots through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier earlier this year.