DUBAI: The ICC has unveiled the final schedule for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 with hosts New Zealand taking on the West Indies in the opening match on 4 March.
As for the last edition’s runner-up India, it will open its campaign against arch-rival Pakistan under lights at Bay Oval in Tauranga on 6 March.
The other massive rivalry that will take centre-stage in the first set of games will be Australia taking on defending champion England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on March 5.
The World Cup will see 31 matches being played over 31 days across six host cities, with the final being played under lights at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 3 April. Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, the West Indies and hosts New Zealand are the eight teams in the fray.
Bangladesh, Pakistan and the West Indies were confirmed in the schedule after the qualifying tournament in Harare had to be called off due to COVID-19 concerns.
CWC22 CEO Andrea Nelson said: “What better way to launch CWC22 than with a full house under lights at the Bay Oval watching WHITE FERNS against the West Indies? It’s going to be a great day out, with some amazing opening celebrations planned before our White Ferns stars including Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr take on the West Indies and some greats of the game like Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin!
“I’d encourage you all to get your friends and family along to the Bay Oval on 4 March for a spectacular start to what is going to be a memorable event! There is also free pop up childcare thanks to our partners PORSE meaning all the family can enjoy themselves.”
“Locking in the last places is great news for supporters planning their summer, and our host cites, who can start connecting with fan communities in their area,” said Nelson.
The full schedule is available here…
