ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022: Where to Watch, Schedule, Squads, and All you need to know

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers are set to commence on the 18th of September, with two places up for grabs in the showcase event in South Africa next year. Eight emerging nations will tussle in a T20I competition played across two venues in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium and Tolerance Oval.

The eight teams are divided into two groups of four each, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the playoffs. The remaining top two teams at the end of the tournament, after the grand finale of Sunday, 25th September, will book their place on the plane leaving for South Africa in February 2023.

Bangladesh, who are the highest ranked nation in the qualifiers, are placed in Group A alongside Ireland, Scotland, and the USA, while Group B consists of Thailand, Zimbabwe, PNG, and UAE. While Bangladesh are the favorite to join South Africa, Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and West Indies at the showpiece event, the United States are the dark horses for the Qualifier.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers 2022 Squads

Bangladesh

Nigar Sultana (c), Sharmin Akter, Shamima Sultana, Shohaly Ahther, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Mst Fariha Islam Trisna, Fahima Khatun, Sanjida Akter, Marufa Akter

Ireland

Laura Delany (c), Rachel Delaney, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron

Scotland

Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Ailsa Lister, Katherine Fraser, Kathleen McGill, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack, Megan McColl, Ellen Watson, Hannah Rainey, Olivia Bell, Saskia Horley, Rachel Slater

United States

Sindhu Sriharsha (c), Geetika Kodali, Anika Kolan, Bhumika Bhadriraju, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, lsani Vaghela, Lisa Ramjit, Moksha Chaudhary, Preeti lyenger, Ritu Singh, Snigdha Paul, Suhani Thadani, Taranum Chopra, Yashaditi Teki. Reserves: Mahika Kandanala, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Uzma lfthikar

Papua New Guinea

Kaia Arua (c), Melanie Ani, Vicky Araa, Hollan Doriga, Kevau Frank, Veru Frank, Sibona Jimmy, Ravina Oa, Tanya Ruma, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Henao Thomas, Mairi Tom, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare

Thailand

Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Natthakan Chantham, Sornnarin Tippoch, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Suwanan Khiaoto, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nanthita Boonsukham

UAE

Chaya Mughal (c), Natasha Cherriath, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Siya Gokhale, Priyanjali Jain, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Esha Oza, Rinitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Theertha Satish, Khushi Sharma

Zimbabwe

Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo, Precious Marange, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Esther Mbofana, Pellagia Mujaji, Audrey Mazvishaya, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Francisca Chipare

Full Schedule and Match Timings (All times in IST)

Sunday, September 18

Thailand vs UAE, 4.30 pm

Zimbabwe vs Papua New Guinea, 4.30 pm

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 8.30 pm

Scotland vs USA, 8.30 pm

Monday, September 19

Thailand vs Zimbabwe, 4.30 pm

Papua New Guinea vs UAE, 4.30 pm

Bangladesh vs Scotland, 8.30 pm

Ireland vs USA, 8.30 pm

Wednesday, September 21

Bangladesh vs USA, 4.30 pm

Scotland vs Ireland, 4.30 pm

Thailand vs Papua New Guinea, 8.30 pm

Zimbabwe vs UAE, 8.30 pm

Friday, September 23

B1 vs A2, 4.30 pm

A3 vs B4, 4.30 pm

A1 vs B2, 8.30 pm

B3 vs A4, 8.30 pm

Sunday, September 25

3/4 Playoff, 4.30 pm7/8 Playoff, 4.30 pm

5/6 Playoff, 8.30 pm

Final, 8.30 pm

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

Viewers can enjoy all the action from the tournament for free on ICC.tv. While in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan, the telecast will be on Fancode.