The Aussie side will be led by experienced Alyssa Healy, with Tahlia McGrath as her deputy in their third straight title defence in the UAE. Australia’s dominance in the tournament is evident from the fact that, out of 44 matches played, they have won 35 matches with a winning percentage of 80.68 per cent. Australia’s closest rival in terms of winning percentage is England, who have won 28 of their 38 matches in the tournament with a winning percentage of 75 per cent.
Australia’s full fixture in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Date |
Match |
Time |
Venue |
October 5, Saturday |
Australia vs Sri Lanka |
19:30:00 |
Sharjah |
October 8, Tuesday |
Australia vs New Zealand |
19:30:00 |
Sharjah |
October 11, Friday |
Australia vs Pakistan |
19:30:00 |
Dubai |
October 13, Sunday |
India vs Australia |
19:30:00 |
Sharjah |
Australia in group of death
Australia’s title defence will not be as easy as they might have hoped. They are drafted into Group A alongside India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.
Australia’s previous record at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Edition |
Result |
2009 |
Semifinals |
2010 |
Champions |
2012 |
Champions |
2014 |
Champions |
2016 |
Runners-up |
2020 |
Champions |
2023 |
Champions |
Australia squad for 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Live streaming and telecast details of Australia
When will Australia play their first match at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?
Australia will play their first match at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 5.
Where to watch live telecast of Australia matches at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in India?
The live telecast of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup matches of Australia will be available on Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch live streaming of Australia matches at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in India?
The live streaming of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup matches of Australia will be available on Disney Plus Hotstar app and website in India.
First Published: Oct 02 2024 | 5:52 PM IST