Defending champions India have been clubbed with arch-rivals Pakistan, UAE and Nepal in group A of the ladies’s Asia Cup T20 Championships which is scheduled to get underway in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on July 19. The nine-day affair, will characteristic eight groups — one additional than the final version. Unlike final time, the eight groups will likely be cut up into two teams with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia positioned in Group B.
The prime two groups from every group will qualify for the semifinals on July 26. The closing is scheduled on July 28. India is essentially the most profitable crew within the historical past of the match with seven titles thus far.
The marquee conflict betwen India and Pakistan is scheduled for July 21. “We are excited to see the increased participation and competitiveness among the teams, reflecting the growing popularity and importance of women’s cricket. This expansion, from six teams in 2018 to seven in 2022, and now eight, is a testament to our commitment to the women’s game and the burgeoning talent pool in Asian cricket,” Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, Jay Shah was quoted as saying in a press release accessed by ESPNCricinfo.
The Asia Cup, which is able to characteristic solely feminine umpires like final time, holds significance within the build-up to the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Bangladesh beginning in September.
Schedule:
Jul 19 — Pak vs Nep, Ind vs UAE
Jul 20 — Mal vs Tha, SL vs Ban
Jul 21 — Nep vs UAE, Ind vs Pak
Jul 22 — SL vs Mal, Ban vs Tha
Jul 23 — Pak vs UAE, Ind vs Nep
Jul 24 — Ban vs Mal, SL vs Tha
