Defending champions Australia are set to lock horns with New Zealand in match No. 10 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday.
Australia began their campaign on a perfect note as they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets on Saturday. Megan Schutt was the star of the show for Australia with her spell of 3/12 restricting the Lankans to a score of 93 runs.
Likewise, New Zealand kicked off their campaign with an impressive victory, defeating India by 58 runs. Sophie Devine led the way with a brilliant half-century, setting the tone for her team’s strong performance.
Both sides will look to build on their excellent start to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. While odds will be slightly in Australia’s favour, this will be an unpredictable encounter that is likely to go down to the wire.
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Here’s how to watch this ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup match in the Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Amazon Prime
This game will be exclusively broadcast in Australia on Amazon Prime, as the streaming platform has secured the sole rights to the tournament.
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This Australia vs. Sri Lanka Women’s T20 clash takes place at the in Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates and starts on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the Australia:
Date | Start time | |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wed, Oct. 9 | 12:00 a.m. |
Australian Central Standard Time | Tue, Oct. 8 | 11:30 p.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Tue, Oct. 8 | 10:00 p.m. |
Australia’s quest to defend their title won’t be as straightforward as they’d hoped. They’ve been placed in Group A, which features tough competition from India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.
Australia has a well-rounded squad at their disposal, packed with several all-rounders among the 15 players selected. Spin bowlers Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, and Alana King will aim to make the most of the conditions. Meanwhile, Megan Schutt will lead the charge in the fast-bowling department.
Date | Group | Match | Start time (AEST) | Venue |
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Saturday, October 5 | A | Australia vs. Sri Lanka (Won by 6 wickets) | 8:00 p.m. | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Wednesday, October 9 | A | Australia vs. New Zealand | 12:00 a.m. | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Saturday, October 12 | A | Australia vs. Pakistan | 12:00 a.m. | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
Monday, October 14 | A | India vs. Australia | 12:00 a.m. | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Here’s the complete fixture schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup: