The biggest stars in women’s cricket kick-start a huge summer of sport in 2024, with a joint series alongside the men vs Pakistan.
Taking place on home soil at some of the biggest stadiums across the country, it starts right here with the first IT20 in Birmingham at Edgbaston on Saturday 11th May. England Women Captain Heather Knight will lead a talented line-up at Edgbaston including Nat Sciver-Brunt, the number one ODI batter in the world, Sophie Ecclestone, the number one bowler in the world, and some exciting young talent including Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey and Lauren Bell.
Fresh off the spectacle of last year’s ground-breaking joint Ashes, the Pakistan series promises more unmissable action for fans from the Midlands. Following an unprecedented year in 2023 in both performance and fan attendance, England Women return to Edgbaston hungry for victory after narrowly losing to Australia last summer in front of a record-breaking crowd.
With the Birmingham fans roaring them on, expect next level cricket as England's women look to build momentum ahead of this year’s IT20 World Cup in Bangladesh. In the heart of a cricket mad, passionate local community, the Edgbaston match will not be one to miss, as the England and Pakistan fan communities unite for the ultimate celebration of cricket on what’s set to be an unforgettable afternoon.
To close out a big summer of sport, The Hundred returns to Birmingham for its fourth year on Saturday 3 August, with its fusion of action-packed cricket and unmissable entertainment which generated record attendances in 2023. The tournament promises even more world-class men’s and women’s cricket and blockbuster entertainment, with live music performances through the ongoing partnership with BBC Music Introducing.
Issy Wong, Moeen Ali and the rest of the Birmingham Phoenix squad will return back to their stomping ground to compete against stars of the national teams and other huge names from around the world to be crowned champions in August.
England Women and Birmingham Phoenix wicketkeeper and batter, Amy Jones, said: "Birmingham is my home and I know how electric the Edgbaston crowd is.
“It’s going to be another incredible summer of cricket for both England Women and Birmingham Phoenix and I can’t wait to see packed out crowds cheering us on.”