Google Doodle celebrates 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Doodle showcases various cricketing moments, with women athletes featured prominently in action.
On October 3, 2024, Google marked the beginning of the highly anticipated 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a specially designed Doodle, celebrating women’s cricket in a colorful and engaging way.
The Doodle showcases various cricketing moments, with women athletes featured prominently in action. One cricketer is seen preparing to bat, another leaps to take a catch, and a third celebrates, symbolizing the enthusiasm and competitive spirit of the tournament. The cricket ball replacing the “O” in “Google” adds a playful touch to the design, effectively capturing the essence of the World Cup.
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This year’s tournament, hosted in the UAE, features 10 teams, including defending champions Australia, who are aiming for their seventh title. Newcomers Scotland are participating for the first time, bringing fresh energy to the competition.
The teams are split into two groups for a round-robin stage, with the top teams moving on to the knockout rounds. Matches are being played in Dubai and Sharjah, with the final set for October 20.
A historic milestone for this edition is the equalization of prize money for men’s and women’s teams. For the first time, the prize pool for the women’s tournament matches that of the men’s, with the winners set to take home $2.34 million. This significant move highlights growing efforts toward gender equality in sports, particularly cricket, where women’s cricket continues to gain more recognition and global attention.
India, placed in Group A, will face tough competition from Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Their first match is scheduled for October 4 against New Zealand, followed by matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
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As the tournament progresses, cricket fans can expect thrilling encounters, with a blend of experienced champions and rising talent battling for the coveted trophy.