Mashable: The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as ten teams gear up to compete in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup qualifiers. Scheduled to be held from April 21 to May 7 at the esteemed Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the qualifiers promise an action-packed display of talent and determination.

Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in collaboration with the Emirates Cricket Council, the tournament will feature a total of 32 matches. The stakes are high, with only the top two teams securing coveted spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, slated to take place in Bangladesh later this year.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Emirates Cricket Board have selected Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024. The series will welcome 10 international teams from 21 April until 7 May 2024 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. pic.twitter.com/zkbosq4gL2 — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) April 18, 2024
Among the participating teams are hosts UAE, along with Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda, US, Vanuatu, and Zimbabwe. The competition will unfold across two groups, with each comprising five teams. Double-header games will be played at both the Zayed Cricket Stadium and Tolerance Oval, adding to the intensity and excitement of the event.

The announcement of the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup qualifiers coincides with the launch of two new tournaments by Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub. The inaugural seasons of the Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 and Abu Dhabi Counties Super Cup witnessed teams from the UK competing in the UAE capital. Notably, the women’s tournament saw The Blaze emerge victorious, while Yorkshire clinched victory in the Counties Super Cup.

Innovatively, the tournaments provided a platform for local talent to showcase their skills alongside international players, fostering growth and competitiveness in the sport. Plans are underway to integrate the UAE National team in future editions, underscoring the commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity in cricket.

With matches broadcasted worldwide, these tournaments serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes, particularly young girls and women, encouraging them to pursue their passion for cricket on the global stage. As anticipation builds for the qualifiers, fans eagerly await the unfolding drama and spectacle that awaits on the cricket field in Abu Dhabi.