With the 2025 Asia Cup hanging in limbo due to mounting political tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated talks to organize a tri-nation T20I series in August involving Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). If the Asia Cup is cancelled or moved from India, the PCB is taking this proactive measure to guarantee competitive cricket for the national team.

The 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in September in the T20 format, was initially awarded to India as the host nation. However, following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir and the subsequent diplomatic fallout between the two nations, the tournament’s fate has grown increasingly uncertain. Pakistan, adhering to the hybrid model it had accepted earlier this year, had made it clear that it would not travel to India, just as India had refused to tour Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy.

The PCB is reportedly looking into other options in the midst of this uncertainty; according to sources, a tri-series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE is being considered. Afghanistan's initially planned bilateral tour of Pakistan is expected to be replaced by a series in August, which will take place in Dubai. “The idea is that if the Asia Cup is moved to the UAE, then Pakistan will play a tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE in Dubai,” a source within the PCB told PTI.

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Tri-Series in UAE Gains Traction as Asia Cup 2025 Remains in Doubt

Furthermore, discussions have already been initiated between the cricket boards of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE, with the UAE emerging as the most feasible venue due to favorable weather and logistical conditions. Hosting the series in the Gulf nation would also serve as a dress rehearsal should the Asia Cup be relocated there.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is expected to convene a council meeting soon to determine the Asia Cup’s future. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, has yet to confirm whether it will host the tournament on home soil or agree to the alternate venue.

Meanwhile, separate talks are also underway between the PCB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board to finalize a three-match T20I series in July, potentially giving Pakistan back-to-back international assignments ahead of the West Indies tour. If confirmed, the tri-nation tournament could play a vital role in Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, while also offering valuable exposure to the participating teams in high-pressure conditions.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) claimed their second straight T20I win against Bangladesh to secure their stunning home T20I series win against Bangladesh, which was their first international series win against the ICC Full Member Bangladesh. 

At the 1-1 series level, the UAE captain chose to field first in Sharjah after winning the toss in the series-decider third and final match of the series. After a horrible start, Bangladesh scored 162/9 in 20 overs, which wasn't enough for the visitors. The hosts chased down the target in 19.1 overs after losing only three wickets to seal the home T20I series by 2-1.

UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Bangladesh batting faced collapse, and Haider Ali dominated with the ball

From the second over of the match, Bangladesh lost their wickets at regular intervals. While the visitors scored 49/4 at the end of the powerplay, they were struggling at 84/8 and 128/9. The hosts' bowlers were mostly in control, apart from conceding 26 runs in the final over of the innings, including two no balls by the UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem, who delivered two beamers in that over that resulted in a forced change of the bowler for the final delivery of the over. Alishan Sharafu delivered the final ball of the innings and conceded three runs on the free-hit delivery. 

Left-arm spinner Haider Ali was exceptional with the bowling figures of 4-1-7-3 as Bangladesh's batting experienced a horrible collapse. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who scored a century in the series opener, scored a golden duck in the series decider. While his opening partner Tanzid Hasan scored 40 off 18 balls (four fours and four sixes), Jaker Ali fought hard with his 41 off 34 balls (one four and three sixes) despite struggling on the field. During the innings, Ali had a concussion test after he made a successful desperate attempt to save his wicket, which he passed. 

In the final moment of the innings, Hasan Mahmud (26 not out off 15 balls; three sixes) and Shoriful Islam (16 not out off seven balls; one four and one six) added some important runs. 

Apart from Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan (2/41) and Saghir Khan (2/36) were the other UAE bowlers to record more than one wicket in the first innings of the match.

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UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Alishan Sharafu and Asif Khan strongly controlled the chasing

In reply, the UAE skipper and opener Muhammad Waseem lost his wicket early for nine runs. However, another opener Muhammad Zohaib and the series-finale hero Alishan Sharafu had a 44-run partnership for the second wicket to provide a crucial start for the hosts. Although Zohaib was dismissed for 29 runs, and Rahul Chopra (13) followed him quickly, Sharafu got solid support from Asif Khan, as their 87-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket secured a comfortable victory for the UAE. While Sharafu scored 68 not out off 47 balls (five fours and three sixes), Asif scored 41 not out off 26 balls, including five sixes. 

While Bangladesh started this series, which was originally a two-match T20I series before adding one more game just before the second T20I of the series, with a 27-run win, the hosts UAE leveled the series by winning the second game by two wickets with one ball to spare. It was also the UAE's first international victory against Bangladesh, and they completed a historic T20I series win on Wednesday night (May 21) by claiming a seven-wicket victory. The UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem won the Player of the Series award after finishing as the leading run-scorer in the series with 145 runs in three innings. 

It was the second time that the UAE won an international cricket series against a Test-playing nation (ICC Full Member). In October 2021, the UAE secured a 2-1 home T20I series win against Ireland.

High drama at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The United Arab Emirates outclassed Bangladesh in a thrilling 20th over. The very last over of the match had possible everything for an adrenaline rush, from an over boundary to a fall of wicket.

UAE showed their character against the traveling team. In a high-scoring match, Bangladesh was the clear favorite in the second match after winning the first of the series. Batting first, Bangladesh scored 205, and they were looking under control even in most parts of the second innings.

Muhammad Waseem, the skipper of UAE, scored 82 and kept his team in the fight. Shoriful Islam departed Waseem in the 15th over, and then UAE was at 148, and Bangladesh was clearly in the driver’s seat. From there, nobody would’ve thought that the Tiger Brigade would stop roaring from this point of the match.

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Haider Ali and Dhruv Parashar, number 9 and number 8 batters for UAE, changed the equation of the match completely. Ali played an unbeaten match, winning 15 off 6 innings, supported by Parashar’s 11 off 7. 

In this way the match took an unpredictable turn in the very last over of the match:

19.1: Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the bowler for Bangladesh, and he started the over with a wide. 

19.2: In the next delivery, Haider Ali tried to hit hard but got only 1 run. 

19.3: With a well-connected shot, Dhruv Parashar cleared the rope over the deep mid-wicket region for a massive 6; here the momentum of the match shifted towards UAE from Bangladesh. 

19.4: Twist in the tale! Sakib got the wicket of dangerous-looking Parasha. The ball hit the timber straightaway. 

19.5: Sakib could not hold his nerve and delivered a no-ball. 

19.5: Ali was on strike and pushed a ball for a two. Fielder threw the ball straight to the keeper’s gloves, who took the bails off and shouted for a run-out. The third umpire said, Not out. UAE won the match and leveled the series.

Watch the last over here

UAE vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I - Sharjah:
Relive the last over drama that unfolded at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium as UAE stunned Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/IrkFvSN1Xz

— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 19, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Finally, the wait is almost over! Cricket enthusiasts especially those supporting the Indian cricket team would love to see India play in the tournament. As per the schedule announced, this tournament will be commencing on February 19, 2025, and tickets for India's group stages of Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai go live today at 5:30 PM IST. Remember to book your ticket online and witness some of the world-class cricket action!

Group-Stage India Matches in Dubai
India will play three Group-stage matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Below is the Indian match schedule
20th Feb 2025: India v Bangladesh
23rd Feb 2025: India v Pakistan
2nd March 2025: India v New Zealand
These will be the main matches of the tournament, and India's clash with Pakistan will attract huge eyeballs from all corners of the globe!
Ticket Information
Tickets for the India matches can be booked online through the official ICC website and other authorized sites. Fans are encouraged to move quickly since tickets will sell out in no time, considering the demand is quite high. The general ticket prices for the stands will begin from AED 125, while premium seating will be sold at a higher price.

Ticket Details:

• Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE

• Match Type: India Matches

• Ticket Sales Start: Today, 5:30 PM IST

• Price: General stand tickets starting from AED 125

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Ticket Availability
The tickets for these highly sought after matches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early on the official ICC website.
Expect to see all types of seating, from the general stands to the premium ones for fans looking for the best view and comfort.Approximately Ticket Prices
As per the reports of the historical trends and trends from the past ICC events, the ticketing prices for this India vs Pakistan match are projected to be anywhere between ₹56,170 to ₹2,24,116 depending on which category one books their seats under. The seat prices reflect prestige, and so is the high demand for ticketing for the encounter.

Seating Categories:
General Stands: Starting at AED 125
Premium and VIP Stands: The closer to the field and comfort the seats, the more it would cost. One can expect such tickets to cost a premium price.

🚨 Champions Trophy Tickets Update! 🚨

Tickets for India matches in Dubai go live today at 5:30 PM IST! 🎟️🔥

Grab yours online for games at the iconic Dubai International Stadium. General stand prices start from AED 125.

🎟️ Link : https://t.co/XCmtPUePmG

— All About Cricket (@allaboutcric_) February 3, 2025

India Set for a Surprise Opponent in Champions Trophy Warm-Up

The Indian cricket team is going to play ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It starts on February 19.  Indian cricket team going to have a practice game in Dubai before that, to prepare. Some say they might play against the team from UAE or the team from Bangladesh. Acoording to the Dainik Jagran the practice Match will probably happen at the Dubai International Stadium.

It's vitally important for Team India because they need to learn how to play well on the Dubai fields that's where all their major games will be. Bangladesh is in the same team for the games as India, so they might be who India plays against first. But if that doesn't happen, it could be the UAE's turn even if they are not in the big Trophy games. Even with the Champions Trophy being an event organized by Pakistan, India can't go there to play because the grown ups said no, that there are too many conflicts going on. They made a plan to play India's games in Dubai instead.

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🚨 INDIA'S WARM UP GAME. 🚨

- India likely to play a warm up match against Bangladesh or UAE before the Champions Trophy. (Abhishek Tripathi). pic.twitter.com/PsN8OjNxTM

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 26, 2025

Before they fly off to Dubai, India's cricket players will face the England team back home for ODI, starting on February 6. These games are similar to learning steps or training for the Trophy . It's a disappointment that one of their best blowers, Jasprit Bumrah, can't play because he's injury. But the rest of the team is ready to go! All the individuals or fans who love watching cricket can't wait to see how India's team gets ready and how they'll play in the Trophy games.

The team wants to be the best, but sometimes yes but most times no  things can become fraught. Even though it's tough, and sometimes they have to decide, such as who to play against, and however confusing it might grow it's like trying to understand something messy and jumbled, just trying to make sense of it. But it's going to be unfathomably exciting, with major hits, and a large amount of cheering in Dubai.

The third edition of the iconic ILT20 is about to commence on January 11, 2025. MI Emirates, the defending champions will take on Dubai Capitals in the season opener at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will comprise 34 games and a total of six teams will be vying to get their hands on the prestigious ILT20 trophy. This T20 carnival from the UAE promises to bring a lot of thrill and entertainment to fans within the country and overseas. ILT20 will be in direct clash with the ongoing SA20 edition which is currently being held in South Africa.

In the league stage, teams will compete with one another and the top four teams based on points will advance to the playoffs. Moving on, the playoffs will feature Qualifier 1 which will be played between the top two teams, and the Eliminator which will see the battle between 3rd and 4th position teams.

See also: SA20 2025: Schedule, Team Venues, Live Streaming & Squad Details - Cricket Winner

ILT20 Squads

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: New Signees: Gudakesh Motie, Hassan Khan, Ibrar Ahmed, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta and Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Ghous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine.

Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Dhruv Parashar, Fakhar Zaman, Kushal Malla, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga. 

Dubai Capitals: Adam Rossington, Aryaman Varma, Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Farhan Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shai Hope, Zeeshan Naseer, Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Stone. 

Gulf Giants:  Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills and Wahidullah Zadran, Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, and Shimron Hetmyer

MI Emirates: Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Fareed Ahmad, Thomas Jack Draca, Ben Charlesworth, Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Waqar Salamkheil

Sharjah Warriorz: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Virandeep Singh and Tim Seifert, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore

When and where to watch ILT20 in India?

ILT20 will run from January 11 to February 9 and the Indian viewers can catch all the live-action on Zee Network while watching it on TV. Additionally, the tournament will also be streamed on the Zee5 app/website. 

Full Schedule for ILT20 2025

The Oman vs UAE ODI match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 experienced a low-scoring thriller that earned its place in the record books.

Hosts Oman chose to field first after winning the toss. While the United Arab Emirates were bundled out for only 78 runs, Oman lost six wickets to reach the target in 24.1 overs. 

Shakeel Ahmed bagged his first ODI fifer

The 36-year-old left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed recorded his maiden ODI fifer as his dominant bowling caused havoc batting collapse for the two-time ODI World Cup-qualified team. He completed his 10-over quota by finishing with the bowling figures of 10-3-23-5.

Also, Jay Odedra (2/5), Muzahir Raza (1/13), and Samay Shrivastav (1/28) took wickets in the innings. 

Six UAE batters scored ducks

A total of six batters scored ducks in the innings, including three golden ducks. It is the joint record for most number of ducks in an ODI innings as it was the sixth time in ODI history that experienced six ducks in one innings.

While Ali Naseer scored the highest runs (21) in the innings, Junaid Siddique (13*) and Muhammad Waseem (13) managed the second-highest score. 

In reply, Oman started badly by losing the first three batters for only 12 runs. Aamir Kaleem (32) and Hammad Mirza (20) scored double-digit runs in the chasing, and those were enough for the hosts to successfully chase the two-digit target in 24.1 overs after losing six wickets.  

Among the UAE bowlers, Basil Hameed took three wickets (3/17), Aayan Afzal Khan got two wickets (2/21), and Dhruv Parashar picked up one wicket (1/15).

Match aggregate: 157/16

The match experienced 157 aggregated totals and 16 aggregated wickets. It was the second-lowest match aggregate in ODI history where at least 15 wickets fell. 

The record in this list is 149 runs with 16 wickets during the 2013 Brisbane ODI between Australia (74 all out) and Sri Lanka (75/6).

India suffered a rare failure in the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes tournament as they registered a string of four consecutive defeats which officially eliminated the Blue Brigade from the quarter-final race. The Men in Blue currently being led by Robin Uthappa have failed to register a single victory in this tournament and will conclude their campaign on a sour note without a win under their belt.

India commenced their campaign by playing the opening match of their tournament against their old foe Pakistan. India has predominantly had the upper hand over their arch-rivals in major cricketing events but contrary to everyone’s expectations, the Indians were taken aback as Pakistan chased down a galloping 120 runs inside five overs in one of the most one-sided fashions. 

But the final nail in the coffin came when India took on a fairly inexperienced UAE side in their second match of the tournament. They were in desperate search of a win to stay in the race. While many expected India to win quite comfortably, UAE held their nerve to steal a narrow one-run victory from India in the final over of the run chase. At that moment, it was all but over for team India. The team subsequently went on to face England and New Zealand in their remaining fixtures but finished winless.  

The intense last-over drama which left India heartbroken

Coming into this fixture after a shocking defeat in their earlier match against Pakistan, Robin Uthappa & Co. found themselves in a high-pressure situation. UAE got off the flyer with the bat but Binny’s 3-31 restricted them to 130. The target of 131 was still going to be fairly tricky but Bharat Chipli gave the Blues a blazing start, smocking 20 in the first over before getting out. But they were soon jolted when they lost Chipli and Tiwari in quick succession giving UAE a window of opportunity to seal the game prematurely. 

But then the skipper arrived and together with Binny, the two dug in there and took the game deep for India. Uthappa went all guns blazing and hammered 43 runs off 10 balls which included three fours and five sixes. He was going along smoothly but Zubair got the better of him in the last ball of the fourth over and had him dismissed when the score was 83-3.

India needed 32 in 6 balls:

Stuart Binny - 4,WD,6,6,6,6,1. India lost by just 1 run. 💔 pic.twitter.com/qyhKWWyqe6

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2024

However, Binny continued to shine with the bat and kept India in the run chase with the help of his brute hitting. The game eventually progressed to the last over of the run chase where 32 runs were needed. Asif Khan from UAE was tasked with bowling the final over and he was greatted by a boundary first ball followed by a wide the second ball.

Binny then pressed his foot on the accelerator a lot further and went on to tonk four consecutive sixes before being run out on the final ball leaving India agonizingly short by one run. Binny clobbered 30 runs in that over but India fell by a narrow margin as they had way too much on their plate during the final over of the run chase.  

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has got a new ODI captain after one of the legendary players Muhammad Waseem stepped down from the leadership role. 

Between 2023 and 2024, Muhammad Waseem led the UAE team in 26 ODI matches. Under his leadership, UAE won seven ODIs and lost 19 ODIs. 

My best wishes are with the new captain: Muhammad Waseem

Before their upcoming round of the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, the 30-year-old Waseem decided to step down from the ODI captaincy role. However, he will continue his international cricket journey.  

Waseem said on Friday, "I have decided to step down as captain to concentrate on my batting in the ODI format. My best wishes are with the new captain, I will be giving him my full support."

UAE's leading run-scorer in international cricket: Muhammad Wasim

Waseem is the leading run-scorer (3459 runs) for UAE in international cricket. The UAE’s leading T20I run-scorer (2136 runs) is also the third-most ODI run-scorer (1323 runs) for his national team. In his ODI career, Waseem has recorded one century and six half-centuries.

UAE are currently in the eighth or last position in the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 with only two points. In seven matches in this competition, the UAE won once and lost six fixtures. 

In early November, the UAE will participate in the next round of the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2. Oman will host this ODI tri-series round from November 1, where the UAE and Netherlands will participate. 

Rahul Chopra is the new UAE ODI captain

Wicketkeeper-batter Rahul Chopra will lead the UAE ODI team in the upcoming round of the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 in Oman. Making his international cricket debut this year, the 29-year-old has scored 139 runs in seven ODIs and 71 runs in six T20Is. 

In the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 latest points table, Canada are leading with 16 points, while the United States and the Netherlands have earned 12 points each, and Namibia have secured 10 points. Scotland, Oman, and Nepal are in the next three positions before the last-placed UAE with nine, six, and three points, respectively.

At the end of the 2024-2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, the top four teams will directly qualify for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, while the last four teams will go to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off.

The ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup is set to begin on the third of October in the UAE. Previously planned in Bangladesh, the geo-political concerns have led the ICC to take a significant step in changing the tournament's venue.

It will witness a wholesome display of ten Women's Cricket teams, a mixture of experienced and underdog contenders for the coveted title. That said, here's a ranking listicle of all the announced squads across all the ten teams for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. 

1.Australia

Squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham. 

The Women's T20 World Cup's defending champions, Australia, have the best squad for the upcoming tournament. Out of nine Women's T20 World Cup editions, the downunder side has won a colossal six times, indicating their robust calibre across men's and women's cricket. The squad has an optimum mix of new and experienced players who can help scalp their seventh title. Overall, there have been just three changes from their previous team, with Heather Graham, Jess Jonassen and Meg Lanning replaced by Tayla Vlaeminck, Phoebe Litchfield and Sophie Molineux.

2. New Zealand

Squad: Sophie Devine (Captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu. 

The New Zealand squad will have the likes of impeccable White Ferns, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, who are set to appear in their record ninth-consecutive Women's T20 World Cup tournament, making them the only few players participating in a tournament ever since its inception. Considering the UAE's slow and spin-friendly conditions, the New Zealand squad has got its highlights from their spin-bowling and all-rounders department. 

3. India

Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan. (Reserves: Uma Chetry, Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor, Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra)

The Indian side is eager to scalp their first-ever triumphant Women's T20 World Cup win. Helmed under the captaincy of Harmanpeet and her deputy, Smriti Mandhana, this squad has been giving them positive results in the long run. The team comprises emerging talents like Shreyanka Patil and many more, thanks to the WPL and the recent bilateral series. 

4. Sri Lanka

Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana. (Reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana)

Sri Lanka has got the ticket to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, thanks to their stellar unbeaten run and performance in the Qualifiers segment under the captaincy of their experienced leader, Chamari Athapaththu. After a memorable first Women's Asia Cup win, the Lankan side strives to convert their first Women's T20 World Cup. With the likes of Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Madhav and Kavisha Dilhari, who have been phenomenal in the recent Women's Asia Cup and bilateral series, they will play a robust pillar role for Chamari's side.

5. South Africa

Squad: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon. (Reserve: Miané Smit)

South Africa, the runners-up in the previous edition of the Women's T20 World Cup, is all set to unleash its best game in the upcoming clashes. The Proteas side has made four changes compared to their previous squad, adding Eliz-Mari Marx, Tumi Sekhukhune, Mieke De Ridder and uncapped Seshnie Naidu. Overall, Wolvaardt and the selection committee have researched comprehensively based on the venue and contenders to formulate a well-balanced side for the upcoming competition.

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6. West Indies

Squad: Hayley Matthews (Captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (Vice-Captain, Wicketkeeper), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton.

In the cricket world, West Indies is the team that has produced some swashbuckling and clean hitters across the men's and women's sides. While most sides have seen the inclusion of young and emerging players in their squad, West Indies has taken the other path and followed the experienced campaigner's route, which will be interesting to check out. Hayley Matthews will captain the West Indies' 15-member team for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, which includes Deandra Dottin, who recently reversed her international retirement. Dottin, along with Stafanie Taylor and vice-captain Shemaine Campbelle, is one of the team's most experienced players, having played over 100 T20Is for the West Indies.

7. England

Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath.

England has a squad with a balance of everything, but a miss and hit with their experienced players. Following the path of future planning, the English side has an arsenal of emerging players. Amongst a competitive ten sides, it would be a tricky ride in the coming tournament. But, if they succeed with this squad, this could be a promising sign for England's future in T20I cricket.

8. Bangladesh

Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas.

Bangladesh will be led by their prominent and robust batter, Nigar Sultana Joy. They will have a spin-dominant side, aligning with UAE's spin-friendly conditions. Comprising Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun and Fahima Khatun, there are several left and right-hand as well as off-break and leg-break options in their 15-player squad which will do the trick of scalping some pivotal wickets against the intense sides.

9. Pakistan

Squad: Fatima Sana (Captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (Wicketkeeper), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassa. (Reserve: Najiha Alvi)

Pakistan Women's team would be under the helm of the 22-year-old Fatima Sana, who has taken up the responsibility from the experienced former captain Nida Dar. With a decent squad and a new captain, Pakistan will be up against the robust contenders of India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand.

10. Scotland

Squad: Kathryn Bryce (Captain), Sarah Bryce (Vice-Captain), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell. 

Scotland will be playing their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup, credit to their impeccable performance amongst the promising teams in the tournament Qualifiers. The team has made a mark with Sri Lanka and sealed a spot in Group B, where they will be clubbing up against their neighbours England, South Africa, West Indies, and Bangladesh. To sum it up, the squad comprises many all-rounders like Kathryn Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser and Megan McColl, with Abtaha Maqsood leading the spinners department for the UAE-held tournament.