(SLC) - The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 is slated to commence on July 19 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla.

The tournament will feature teams from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand. Divided into two groups, the teams will compete fiercely over 15 matches, culminating in the semi-finals and finals.

In Group 'A', powerhouses India and Pakistan will clash alongside UAE and Nepal. Meanwhile, Group ‘B’ will witness battles between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand. The opening day will see UAE facing Nepal at 2 p.m., followed by a highly anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at 7 p.m.

Ravin Wickramaratne, Vice President of Sri Lanka Cricket, has been appointed as the Tournament Director by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket and the Asian Cricket Council. 

In a statement, Wickramaratne expressed confidence in hosting a successful tournament, highlighting its potential to elevate women’s cricket globally.

"Sri Lanka Cricket, with the support of the Asian Cricket Council, is planning to conduct a highly successful tournament, as a successful outcome of this tournament will help advance women’s cricket on the world stage," said Wickramaratne.

All matches of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 will be broadcast live on international platforms.

Moreover, in a bid to encourage public support, the stadium gates will be open for free, inviting cricket fans to witness top-class cricketing action firsthand.