Leeds set to host next level women’s cricket series as England and Pakistan take centre stage at Headingley

The biggest stars in women’s cricket kick-start a huge summer of sport in 2024, with a joint series for England Women alongside England Men vs Pakistan. Taking place on home soil at some of the biggest stadiums across the country, Heather Knight’s England team land in Leeds for the final IT20 at Headingley on Sunday 19th May.

England Women’s captain Heather Knight will lead a talented line-up at Headingley 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 Alice Capsey and Lauren Bell. Local talent Bess Heath may also be in the line-up.

Fresh off the spectacle of last year’s ground-breaking joint Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Pakistan series promises more unmissable action for fans from Yorkshire. Following a record-breaking year in 2023 in both performance and fan attendance, expect next level cricket as England Women look to build momentum ahead of this year’s IT20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

England Women’s bowler Sarah Glenn said: “After the amazing support the fans showed us at last year’s Ashes series, we can’t wait to get going again this summer. It is always a memorable experience playing at Yorkshire, the locals really get behind us and I know they’ll be giving it everything this summer to help take us to the next level.

“We’re really looking forward to hosting Pakistan, they’re a strong team with a lot of talent, and every game we play this summer – in either format – is good preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later in the year. We owe Headingley a big performance having not been able to play there last summer so hopefully we can get a big turn-out.”

Known for its electric crowds, the Headingley match will not be one to miss, as Leeds locals band together to cheer on England Women in the final IT20 match. Get ready for an incredible night out with big-hitting action and a next level experience as fans from both nations cheer on their teams.

Tickets to watch England Women at Headingley are selling fast, and supporters can make sure they don’t miss out by heading to www.ecb.co.uk/tickets/england. Prices remain great value in line with 2023, starting at £5 for juniors and from £10 for adults.

To close out a big summer of sport, The Hundred also returns to Leeds for its fourth year on Friday 26th July, 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. Kate Cross, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook and the rest of the Northern Superchargers men’s and women’s squads – including new Superchargers men’s Head Coach, England legend Freddie Flintoff – will return to their stomping ground at Leeds to compete against the best players in the world and attempt to pick up the trophy in August.

Tickets are once again great value, with prices set at £5 for juniors aged 3-15 (free for under 3s) and adults starting from £11. Tickets available now at thehundred.com.

HEADINGLEY FIXTURE LIST:

Women’s Vitality IT20 Series v Pakistan Women 

Sunday 19 May: 3rd Women’s Vitality IT20 – Headingley, Leeds (link to tickets)

The Hundred Fixtures (all games men’s and women’s double-headers) 

Friday July 26: Northern Superchargers vs Trent Rockets, Headingley. Women’s 3pm, Men’s 6.35pm.
Tuesday July 30: Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave, Headingley. Women’s 3pm, Men’s 6.35pm.
Sunday August 4: Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, Headingley. Women’s 2:30pm, Men’s 6pm.
Tuesday August 13: Northern Superchargers vs London Spirit, Headingley. Women’s 3pm, Men’s 6:30pm.