Women's Asia Cup 2024: Team India, Pakistan and more squads, groups and all you need to know

After the men's World Cup, it's time for the women to take centre stage, beginning their campaign with the Asia Cup and it will be followed by the World Cup later this year. The Women's Asia Cup 2024 will feature subcontinental powerhouses Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as well as associate nations the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thailand, Nepal, and Malaysia.

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The tournament has been contested in T20 format since 2012, with eight teams at first, then six in 2016 and 2018, and seven in 2022. The eight countries are divided into two groups - Group A and Group B.

Group A: India, Nepal, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates

Group B: Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Here is the updated schedule for the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2024. Brace yourselves for an action-packed tournament featuring the top 8 women's cricket teams in Asia. Mark your calendars, as it is going to kick off on July 19th, 2024, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka!#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/GGBITRFCIv

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 25, 2024

Squads:

India – Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan

𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀'𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄 🇮🇳

Can the seven-time champions make a stellar impact with this squad?#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/CDy6iCWwb1

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 6, 2024

Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin

𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐎𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐇 🇧🇩

How far can they go in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 🤔#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/5sbnU9r5N6

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 26, 2024

Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑, 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐓𝐇𝐔, 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 🇱🇰

With this balanced team, can the home side make an impact in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 💪#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/JVJx8mMKMk

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 27, 2024

Pakistan – Nida Dar (C), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan

𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 🇵🇰

Can they make it big in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 🤔#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/SJXqX93XOV

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 1, 2024

United Arab Emirates – Esha Rohit Oza (C), Kavisha Kumari, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh

𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃-𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝐎𝐙𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐔𝐀𝐄 🇦🇪

With this well-rounded squad, can UAE make a significant mark in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 👊#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/1c72LQHCgE

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 27, 2024

Thailand – Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🇹🇭

Can Thailand make it to the playoffs in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 🤔#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/M9eGLDJx7e

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) June 28, 2024

Nepal – Indu Barma (C), Kajol Shrestha, Rubina Chettri, Sabnam Rai, Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Dolly Bhatta, Kritika Marasini, Samjhana Khadka

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐋 🇳🇵

How far can they go in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 🤔#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC pic.twitter.com/QqeP3YQYPu

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 1, 2024

Malaysia – Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Arianna Natasya, Elsa Hunter, Dhanusri Sri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina, Nur Aisyah, Irdina Beh Nabil

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 🇲🇾

With a good mix of youth and experience, can Malaysia make an immediate impact in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup? 💪#WomensAsiaCup2024 #ACC #HerStory pic.twitter.com/vcXRmIaihz

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 15, 2024

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