England will open the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup with a rematch of last year’s semi-final against South Africa.

Heather Knight’s side suffered a narrow six-run defeat to the eventual runners-up in the 2023 edition and will now face South Africa again after being drawn in the same group for this year’s tournament in Bangladesh.

Former champions West Indies, hosts Bangladesh and one of the two qualifiers make up the rest of Group B, with reigning champions Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and the other qualifier making up Group A.

Scotland defeated Ireland on Sunday to claim a qualifying spot, with Sri Lanka then beating UAE to clinch the final place.

Following their opening match in Dhaka on October 3, England face the host nation at the same venue two days later followed by the West Indies on October 12.

They round off the group stage by playing qualifier on October 14, with the semi-finals on October 17 and 18, and the final on October 20 in Dhaka.

England are aiming to lift the T20 World Cup for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 2009.

Women’s T20 World Cup groups

• Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qualifier 1
• Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Qualifier 2

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures

Thursday October 3

England vs South Africa (Dhaka)

Bangladesh vs TBC (Dhaka)

Friday October 4

Australia vs TBC (Sylhet)

India vs New Zealand (Sylhet)

Saturday October 5

South Africa vs West Indies (Dhaka)

Bangladesh vs England (Dhaka)

Sunday October 6

New Zealand vs TBC (Sylhet)

India vs Pakistan (Sylhet)

Monday October 7

West Indies vs TBC (Dhaka)

Tuesday October 8

Australia vs Pakistan (Sylhet)

Wednesday October 9

Bangladesh vs West Indies (Dhaka)

India vs TBC (Sylhet)

Thursday October 10

South Africa vs TBC (Dhaka)

Friday October 11

Australia vs New Zealand (Sylhet)

Pakistan vs TBC (Sylhet)

Saturday October 12

England vs West Indies (Dhaka)

Bangladesh vs South Africa (Dhaka)

Sunday October 13

Pakistan vs New Zealand (Sylhet)

India vs Australia (Sylhet)

Monday October 14

England vs TBC (Dhaka)

Thursday October 17

Semi Final 1 (Sylhet) – reserve day available

Friday October 18

Semi Final 2 (Dhaka) – reserve day available

Sunday October 20

Final (Dhaka) – reserve day available

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