Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Australia beat India by nine runs in Sharjah, qualify for semi-finals
On 13 October 2024, in Sharjah, Australia beat India by nine runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.
Summary
On 13 October 2024, in Sharjah (UAE), defending champions Australia beat India by nine runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Australia made 151/8 in 20 overs and India replied with 142/9. Australia became the first team guaranteed a semi-final place. Australia have won the title six times, including the three previous editions (2018, 2020, 2023). The tournament is being held in Dubai and Sharjah.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 13 Oct 2024, Sharjah
- Result
- Australia won by 9 runs
- Scores
- AUS 151/8; IND 142/9
- Australia
- First team into semi-finals
- Australia's titles
- 6 (incl. 2018, 2020, 2023)
- Hosts
- Dubai and Sharjah
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did Australia beat India in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 9 runs
BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo scorecard (13 Oct 2024): Australia 151-8, India 142-9; Australia won by nine runs.
Where was the India vs Australia ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match played on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sharjah
ICC and BBC Sport (13 Oct 2024): Australia sealed their semi-final place during India's chase in Sharjah.
Before the 2024 edition, Australia had won the three previous ICC Women's T20 World Cups. In which years?
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Correct answer: A — 2018, 2020 and 2023
ICC (13 Oct 2024): Australia are targeting a four-peat having triumphed in each of the three previous editions, in 2018, 2020 and 2023.