The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be the ninth edition of the tournament, taking place from June 1 to June 29, 2024. This edition marks the first time that matches will be hosted in the United States, in addition to the West Indies. The tournament will feature 20 teams, a record number, expanding from 16 teams in the 2022 edition.
Key Details:
- Dates: June 1 – June 29, 2024
- Hosts: West Indies and the United States
- Participants: 20 teams
- Format: Group stage, Super 8s, and knockout stage
- Matches: 55
Tournament Format:
1. Group Stage: The 20 teams are divided into four groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage.
2. Super 8 Stage: The eight qualifying teams are split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each Super 8 group progress to the knockout stage.
3. Knockout Stage: This includes two semi-finals followed by the final.
Qualification:
- Automatic Qualification: The two hosts, the top eight teams from the 2022 tournament, and the next two highest-ranked teams in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings (as of November 14, 2022).
- Regional Qualifiers: Eight additional teams qualified through regional tournaments, with representatives from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and East Asia-Pacific.
Teams:
- Hosts: United States, West Indies
- Top 8 Teams from 2022: Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
- Rankings-Based Qualification: Afghanistan, Bangladesh
- Regional Qualifiers: Canada, Ireland, Nepal, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Namibia, Uganda
Venues:
United States:
- Central Broward Park, Florida (Capacity: 25,000)
- Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (Capacity: 15,000)
- Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (Temporary, Capacity: 34,000)
West Indies:
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (Capacity: 10,000)
- Kensington Oval, Barbados (Capacity: 28,000)
- Providence Stadium, Guyana (Capacity: 20,000)
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia (Capacity: 15,000)
- Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent (Capacity: 18,000)
- Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (Capacity: 15,000)
Match Officials:
The ICC has announced a diverse panel of match referees and umpires from various countries, including experienced officials from Australia, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, England, Pakistan, and South Africa.
Schedule:
The tournament kicks off with the group stage matches on June 1, 2024, with the opening match between the United States and Canada in Texas. Notable fixtures include the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for June 9, 2024, in New York.
Match Schedule (Continued)
Super 8s (Continued)
Group 2
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|-----|---------|-----|---|---|----|-----|-----|---------------|
| 1 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | D1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 June 2024.
Matches:
- 20 June 2024, 10:30
- C2 vs. A2
- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- 20 June 2024, 20:30 (N)
- B1 vs. D1
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- 22 June 2024, 10:30
- A2 vs. D1
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- 22 June 2024, 20:30 (N)
- C2 vs. B1
- Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent
- 24 June 2024, 10:30
- B1 vs. A2
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
- 24 June 2024, 20:30 (N)
- D1 vs. C2
- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Knockout Stage
The top two teams from each Super 8 group will advance to the semi-finals and subsequently, the final.
Semi-Finals:
- 27 June 2024, 10:30
- 1st in Group 1 vs. 2nd in Group 2
- Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana
- 27 June 2024, 20:30 (N)
- 1st in Group 2 vs. 2nd in Group 1
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Final:
- 29 June 2024, 19:00
- Winners of the semi-finals
- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Official Website
For more details, visit the official website: [t20worldcup.com](https://www.t20worldcup.com)
Summary
The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be a landmark event in cricket history, as it will be the first time matches are played in the United States. The tournament's expansion to 20 teams highlights the growing popularity of cricket worldwide. The event promises an exciting mix of seasoned cricket powerhouses and emerging teams, offering a unique blend of cricketing styles and talents.
For further information about the teams, match officials, and detailed schedules, please refer to the official website or visit relevant sports news platforms.
