Dhaka, May 5 -- Excitement is building as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday unveiled the fixture schedule for the ninth ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which will take place in Bangladesh from October 3rd to 20th, 2024.

With 23 matches featuring the top 10 women's teams, the tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.

The opening match will see 2023 runners-up South Africa face England, setting the stage for 18 days of competitive cricket. Host nation Bangladesh will begin their campaign against Qualifier 2 on the opening day in Dhaka, aiming for a strong start in front of their home crowd.

Defending champions Australia start their journey against Qualifier 1 on October 4th in Sylhet, while th...