How to Watch the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Free Streaming and Live TV Options

The ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is upon us! Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 20, 10 women's cricket teams will compete in 23 matches across 18 days for the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy. The action begins this Thursday, bright and early at 6 a.m. ET with Bangladesh vs. Scotland followed by Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka at 10 a.m. ET. Are you ready to watch the Cricket World Cup? Unfortunately, in the US, the sport still airs on the niche Willow TV, which you may not already have access to. But we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know about where to stream matches, how to watch cricket for free in the U.S., the full Cricket World Cup schedule and more.

Where to Watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

In the US, the Cricket World Cup will air exclusively on Willow TV. You may not have the niche cricket cable channel in your current package, or no longer have cable at all. But don’t worry, you can sign up for Willow TV directly, or add it to a live TV streaming service like Sling, DirecTV Stream or Fubo. You can also check out other ways to stream the Cricket World Cup for free (or almost free) with the help of a VPN below.

Streaming Options for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup

While in the US, the Women's T20 World Cup will be airing exclusively on Willow TV (which you'll need cable or a subscription for), in Australia, it's all streaming on Amazon Prime Video — so all you need to do to tune in is be a Prime subscriber. Outside of Australia, the ICC will stream the Women's T20 World Cup live and free on ICC.tv via the official tournament app to 116 territories in Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.

Using a VPN for International Streaming

Don’t reside in Australia or any of those 116 territories right now? Don't worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the Cricket World Cup on Amazon Prime in Australia, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.

Streaming the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with ExpressVPN

In Australia, viewers are able to tune into all 23 matches of the cricket world cup on Amazon Prime Video. While you may not live in Australia, you can still stream like you do with a VPN. But ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning US viewers can tune into international shows, movies and sporting events as opposed to paying for US coverage. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Australia, and then find the games on Amazon Prime Video.

ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you're nervous about trying a VPN.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule and Teams

The T20 Women's World Cup will have 10 teams competing: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Groups and Match Schedule

Each side will play four group matches, and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals on Oct. 17 and 18. The final will be on Oct. 20.

All times Eastern

October 3
- Match 1: Bangladesh vs Scotland
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 6 AM ET (2 PM Local)
- Match 2: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 10 AM ET (6 PM Local)
October 4
- Match 3: South Africa vs West Indies
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 4: India vs New Zealand
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 5
- Match 5: Australia vs Sri Lanka
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 6: Bangladesh vs England
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 6
- Match 7: India vs Pakistan
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 8: West Indies vs Scotland
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 7
- Match 9: England vs South Africa
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 8
- Match 10: Australia vs New Zealand
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 9
- Match 11: South Africa vs Scotland
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 12: India vs Sri Lanka
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 10
- Match 13: Bangladesh vs West Indies
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 11
- Match 14: Australia vs Pakistan
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 12
- Match 15: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 16: Bangladesh vs South Africa
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 13
- Match 17: England vs Scotland
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 5:00 AM ET (2:00 PM Local)
- Match 18: India vs Australia
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 14
- Match 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 15
- Match 20: England vs West Indies
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 17
- Match 21: Semi-final 1
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 18
- Match 22: Semi-final 2
  - Location: Sharjah
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)
October 20
- Match 23: Final
  - Location: Dubai
  - Time: 9:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Local)

Team Rosters

Group A

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
- Traveling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
- Non-Traveling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
- Traveling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)
- Non-travelling reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.
- Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana

Group B

England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
- Traveling reserve: Miané Smit
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: A Look at the Teams and Their Aspirations

The tournament, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates, gets underway on Thursday 3 October when host nation Bangladesh face Scotland at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

And Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana led the way as the ten national skippers met in Dubai to mark the start of a tournament that will come to a conclusion in the same city on 20 October.

“We are pretty fortunate that we will do something that is going to help all the fans and the families and friends to get cheered,” Sultana said.

“I'm expecting a lot of spectators, because in Sharjah there are a lot of Bangladeshis there. And playing in this kind of event, I think more people will come watch us and support.”

Captains' Day Highlights a Spirit of Unity and Competition

This year, the ICC took a unique approach to the captains' photo by inviting each captain to individually showcase their excitement for the tournament set against the striking backdrop of the Dubai Frame, a symbol of the UAE’s landscape.

The image was taken by Dubai-based Tina Patni, a well-known luxury fashion, beauty, and editorial photographer, recognized for her work with celebrities and has earned her international recognition for her unique style and expertise in the industry.

Behind the scenes of Captains' Day | WT20WC 2024

A special panel session featuring all 10 captains took place during the Captains’ Day, hosted by Melanie Jones, which showed fans a glimpse into the life, strategies and aspirations of the captains, and during which all captains spoke.

Alyssa Healy represented her side Australia at the event, with the world’s top-ranked side looking to make it four T20 World Cup titles on the bounce.

“There are 10 teams sitting on the stage here today that deserve to be here and have a real shot of winning this World Cup,” Healy said. “You don't come here to defend a title, that's not what a World Cup is about, you come here to win it, so we're here with that approach and I'm excited to get underway.

“Our pool is quite a tricky one. We’ve got to get past a lot of these teams to be able to lift the trophy and it's a challenge we're excited for.”

Australia Aims for a Fourth Consecutive Title

Australia won both of their warm-up games – against England and West Indies – but were pushed hard in the latter of those fixtures, and will know that they will need to be on their game in a Group A that contains some real quality in India, New Zealand, Pakistan and recent Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka.

Behind the scenes of Australia's media day | WT20WC 2024

India Eyes Its First ICC World Cup Title

Group A contenders India will hope that 2024 is their year to a win first ICC World Cup, having been runners up three times – in the 2020 T20 World Cup and the 2005 and 2017 50-over tournaments.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s side come into this event ranked third in the world and have reached at least the semi-finals of the last three ICC Women’s T20 World Cups.

Catch the fun-filled behind-the-scenes of India's media day before the Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

England Seeks to Reign in Group B

Heather Knight’s England are the top-ranked team in Group B, and she joined Sultana at the event in Dubai, where she spoke to fellow group rivals Hayley Matthews of West Indies, Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa and Kathryn Bryce of Scotland.

“I think captaincy is always a constant challenge,” Knight said. “But I think as you're there more, you learn to get your messages across in slightly different ways using the people around you.

“I've got through a few coaches as well, so that kind of helps freshen things up. And obviously, the team's constantly evolving, which is a place where you're obviously keeping things fresh and finding different ways to say things.”

Behind the scenes of England's media day | WT20WC 2024

How to Watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Online Without Cable

The World Cup which will see 23 matches held over 18 days in the two host cities of Dubai and Sharjah.

Fans can purchase tickets online or directly at the stadiums, for more information on where to buy click here.

Watch on Fubo

One of the best ways to watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Willow TV is through Fubo. The streaming service starts at $59.99 per month for more than 185 channels with the streamer’s current deals. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more.If you want to watch some of the tournament live online free, the online TV streaming service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

Watch on Sling

Sling is another one of the best ways for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Willow TV, which is part of the Dakshin Flex package starting at $10 per month or $99 with annual billing.Dakshin Flex comes with live and on-demand cricket matches, as well as movies and TV shows from networks, such as Star India, Hotstar Specials, Vijay TV and more. These networks offer programming in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and other languages.

Watch on Willow TV

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup airs on Willow TV. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on Willow.TV or the Willow mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services, such as Fubo, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.

Google Doodle Honors Women's Cricket

Google Doodle Today: To celebrate women's power on the cricket field, Google dedicated today's search engine logo to the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 participants.

The ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates and will be participated in by ten teams from around the world.

Tournament Format and Teams

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played into two groups of five for the group stage. After a series of matches, the top two teams from both Group A and Group B will advance to the knockout stage semi-finals.

The winning teams of semi-final matches will compete against each other, and the winner will lift the trophy. So far, Australia has remained one of the strongest teams in the Women's T20 World Cup championship.

Australia Aims for Seventh Title

Reigning champions Australia aim to add another feather to their cap and win the trophy for the seventh time. Several new teams, including Scotland, will participate in the tournament for the first time.

Google Doodle Celebrates the Tournament

The Google doodle, dedicated to Women's T20 World Cup 2024 championship, became active on 3 October 2024. The creative alteration to the search engine logo will be visible in 5-6 countries including, India, Bangladesh, UAE, Australia, Scotland, and New Zealand.

Shift in Venue

Earlier, the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was set to take place in Bangladesh; however, the tournament location was shifted to the UAE after the country underwent massive political turmoil.

Now, all the 23 matches of the international cricket tournament will be played across Sharjah and Dubai. The final is on Oct. 20.

However, Bangladesh retains the hosting rights and it kicked off the 10-team tournament on Thursday, 2 October. Pakistan is set to compete against Sri Lanka in evening.

Group Stages

Group A of the tournament includes defending champion Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Whereas, Group B comprises of South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland.

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India's Campaign for the T20 World Cup

The 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off today with a match between Bangladesh and Scotland in Sharjah. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will start their campaign on Friday, October 6, against New Zealand in a Group A clash.

India Aims for First Title

The Women in Blue are eager to follow in the footsteps of the men's team, who triumphed earlier this year, as they aim for their first T20 World Cup title. In the previous eight tournaments, Australia has dominated with six championships, while the West Indies and England have each secured one.

Renewed Confidence for India

The Indian women's team enters the tournament with renewed confidence, having recently defeated both the West Indies and last year's runners-up, South Africa, in consecutive matches.

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India's Schedule and Squad

India schedule Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Indian women are placed in Group A alongside New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and defending champions Australia. Harmanpreet's women will play their matches against New Zeland, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai. The match against Australia will be held in Sharjah. Apart from the clash against Pakistan (which starts at 3:30pm), all their matches will be begin from 7:30pm.

India vs New Zealand, Dubai (October 4)
India vs Pakistan, Dubai (October 6)
India vs Sri Lanka, Dubai (October 9)
India vs Australia, Sharjah (October 13)
If qualified, Semi-Final 1 Dubai (October 17)
If qualified, Semi-final 2 Sharjah (October 18)
If qualified, Final Dubai (October 20)

India squad:

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan.

Traveling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor.

Non-Traveling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra.

Live Streaming of Team India Matches

The upcoming Women's T20 World Cup will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports network while the live-stream of the tournament can be watched via the Disney+ Hotstar app.