The Asian Games 2023 Women’s T20I event is scheduled to commence on September 19 and will run until September 25 in Hangzhou, China.
In this competition, eight women’s cricket teams will vie for the prestigious gold medal at the Asian Games 2023. The participating teams include Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have secured direct quarter-final berths based on their ICC Women’s T20I Rankings as of June 1, 2023.
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The Asian Games 2023 Women’s T20I opener will see Indonesia facing off against Mongolia, followed by a clash between Hong Kong and Malaysia on September 19. All matches will take place at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou.
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women’s cricket team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as the vice-captain for the Asiad 2023. The squad includes notable players like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad among others. Five stand-by players have also been announced for the women’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2023.
Notably, the Indian women’s cricket team made their debut in a multi-sport event at the Commonwealth Games 2022, where they secured silver after losing to Australia in the final.
Cricket makes a comeback to the Asian Games after a nine-year hiatus, having been previously played at Asiad in Guangzhou 2010 and Incheon 2014. Pakistan emerged victorious in both the women’s events during those years.
Asian Games 2023 Women’s T20I Schedule and Live Streaming in India:
All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 19 | Indonesia Women vs Mongolia Women | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Tuesday, September 19 | Hong Kong Women vs Malaysia Women | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday, September 20 | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier – Quarter-Final | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Thursday, September 21 | India Women vs TBC, Quarter Final 1 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Thursday, September 21 | Pakistan Women vs TBC, Quarter Final 2 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 11:30 AM |
| Friday, September 22 | Sri Lanka Women vs TBC, Quarter Final 3 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Friday, September 22 | Bangladesh Women vs TBC, Quarter Final 4 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 11:30 AM |
| Sunday, September 24 | Semi-final 1 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Sunday, September 24 | Semi-final 2 | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 11:30 AM |
| Monday, September 25 | Third-place Playoff | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 6:30 AM |
| Monday, September 25 | Asian Games 2023 Women’s T20I final | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 11:30 AM |
Also Read: Asian Games 2023: Men’s cricket schedule and more details
Where to Watch in India
Select matches of the Asian Games 2023 Women’s T20I event will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels in India. Live streaming will also be available on SonyLIV.
Teams and Squads:
- India Women: Featuring players like Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and more.
- Hong Kong Women: Led by Chan Ka Ying (captain) and Natasha Miles (vice-captain).
- Bangladesh Women: Squad yet to be announced.
- Indonesia Women: Squad yet to be announced.
- Pakistan Women: Squad yet to be announced.
- Malaysia Women: Squad yet to be announced.
- Mongolia Women: Squad yet to be announced.
- Sri Lanka Women: Squad yet to be announced.