Dhaka, March 27 -- The grouping and fixture of the ninth edition of the Women's Asia Cup T20 Cricket 2024, beginning on July 19 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, have been finalised.

In the ensuing ninth edition, the Women's Asia Cup cricket competition will feature eight teams-one more than in the previous edition in 2022-distributed into two groups.

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Seven-time and defending champions India were put in Group A with their arch rivals Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal, while Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, and hosts Sri Lanka were placed in Group B.

The top two teams from each group will play in the semi-finals on July 26. The final will be played on July 28.

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