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ICC Unveils Schedule for Women's World Cup, Major Changes to Test Matches

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the ICC Women's World Cup, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. Pakistan will commence their campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where all their group-stage matches are set to be played. The ICC has also agreed to reduce Test matches from five days to four for most member nations, with the new arrangement taking effect in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle. The ICC Women's World Cup will feature 12 teams, including Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka, competing in a biennial T20 international tournament. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, with the final taking place at Lord's on July 5.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICC Women's World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
  • Pakistan will play their first match against Bangladesh on October 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
  • The ICC has agreed to reduce Test matches from five days to four for most member nations, excluding India, England, and Australia.
  • The new arrangement will take effect in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle.
  • The ICC Women's World Cup will feature 12 teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.
  • The final will take place at Lord's on July 5.
  • England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed her excitement about the upcoming tournament, calling it "game-changing."
  • Pakistan's all-rounder Fatima Sana will lead the team in the Women's World Cup Qualifier, which they have qualified for after an unbeaten run.

Statistics:

  • The ICC Women's World Cup will be hosted for the first time, featuring 12 teams from around the world.
  • The tournament will be held from September 30 to November 2, with the final taking place on November 2.
  • Pakistan will play six group-stage matches, including against arch-rivals India, defending champions Australia, and 2017 champions England.
  • The ICC has agreed to reduce Test matches from five days to four for most member nations, with the new arrangement taking effect in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle.

Sources:

  • "ICC Announces Schedule for Women's World Cup, Major Changes to Test Matches" (emphasis added), Cricket World (2023)
  • International Cricket Council. (2023, September 26). ICC Women's World Cup Schedule Unveiled. Retrieved from https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-womens-world-cup-schedule-unveiled
  • International Cricket Council. (2023, September 26). ICC to Introduce Four-Day Test Matches. Retrieved from https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-to-introduce-four-day-test-matches

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