Group A encapsulates exactly why the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be the most competitive edition of the tournament ever staged. With the ten teams evenly split into two groups, a fiercely competitive Group A contains five of the top eight teams in the Women’s T20I Team Rankings.

Australian spin-bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen picked India as the favourites to go the distance in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 next month. However, she said that the defending champions, Australia, shouldn't be overlooked because they have the ability to up the ante in marquee tournaments.

With prize money equal to their male counterparts, the women's T20 World Cup will be a landmark event as momentum builds for women's cricket.

The Women in Blue came agonisingly close to tasting silverware for the first time during the 2020 edition of the tournament but fell short in the final. India finished as the runner-up, which remains as its best-ever finish at the T20 World Cup.

Scotland upset Pakistan and Sri Lanka triumphed over Bangladesh on the opening day of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up games. Scotland successfully chased down Pakistan's total of 132/9 with two overs remaining.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to kick off, with 10 teams vying for the coveted title. As the tournament heats up, here are five matches that cricket fans should not miss: