ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule and Team Details

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule and Team Details

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an exciting tournament with 20 teams competing across multiple venues in the United States and the Caribbean from June 1 to June 29, 2024. This edition marks a historic expansion as the largest T20 World Cup to date.

Tournament Format and Groups

The 20 teams are divided into four groups of five. Each team will play four matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, where they will be divided into two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each Super 8s group will move on to the semi-finals, culminating in the final match.

Group A:

• India
• Pakistan
• Canada
• Ireland
• United States

Group B:

• England
• Australia
• Namibia
• Scotland
• Oman

Group C:

• New Zealand
• West Indies
• Afghanistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Uganda

Group D:

• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Bangladesh
• Netherlands
• Nepal

 

Full Schedule

Here is a detailed look at some of the key matches scheduled:

• June 1, 2024: United States vs. Canada at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
• June 2, 2024: West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea at Providence Stadium, Guyana
• June 3, 2024: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY
• June 5, 2024: India vs. Ireland at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY
• June 9, 2024: India vs. Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY
• June 12, 2024: USA vs. India at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY
• June 29, 2024: Final at Kensington Oval, Barbados

 

Venues

United States Venues:

1. Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas – Hosting four matches.
2. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY – Hosting two matches and the final.
3. Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Florida – Hosting three matches.
4. Eisenhower Park, Westbury, NY – Hosting three matches.

Caribbean Venues:

1. Kensington Oval, Barbados – Hosting the opening match and several other key fixtures.
2. Providence Stadium, Guyana – Hosting multiple matches including some group stage games.
3. Additional stadiums in Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will also host matches, contributing to the diverse and vibrant backdrop of the tournament.

Participating Teams

The 20 participating teams include the traditional cricket powerhouses as well as emerging teams from around the globe. The teams earned their spots through various qualifying rounds and previous T20 World Cup performances:

• Qualified from previous World Cup: England, Pakistan, New Zealand, India, Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan.
• Regional Qualifiers: Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, Oman, Nepal, Namibia, Uganda.

Key Matches and Highlights

The tournament kicks off with the USA facing Canada, setting the stage for a month of thrilling cricket. One of the most anticipated matches will be the classic rivalry between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York. Additionally, matches featuring host nations West Indies and USA are expected to draw significant crowds and attention.

Final Thoughts

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be a landmark event in cricket history, with a broad representation of teams and a wide array of venues. Fans from around the world will enjoy a diverse and competitive tournament, with many opportunities for upsets and memorable moments.