Pin the Date on your calendars and prepare your jerseys, cricket fans! T20 World Cup’s Ninth Edition is just around the corner. The 29 days of jaw-dropping sixes and nail-biting action with some fierce rivalries, all will take place in the hues of the United States and West Indies. Get Ready for the biggest cricketing show on Earth, from June 1st to June 29th, 2024, and witness the biggest cricketing event of the year 2024!
A Bigger, Bolder Battlefield:
The Ninth Edition of the tournament welcomes a record-breaking 20 teams, every team with the same hunger for the coveted title. From the defending champions England to the exciting newcomers like Uganda and Nepal, this competition is even more denser and will have extra surprises. The competition promises a diverse and unpredictable spectacle that will make the show even more exciting and will push its boundaries to new and higher levels.
Format and Schedule:
Be Ready for the most amazing and thrilling roller coaster ride!
- Group Stage: The 20 teams are divided into four groups, with each team playing five matches. Only the top two from each group will advance to the Super Eights.
Stage | Dates | Teams | Venue |
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League Stage | June 1 – June 18 | 20 teams divided into 4 groups (A, B, C, D) | Various |
Super 8 Stage | June 19 – June 24 | Top 2 teams from each group advance | Various |
Semi-Finals | June 26 – June 27 | Top 2 teams from each Super 8 group compete in knockout semi-finals | Various |
Final | June 29 | Winners of the semi-finals face off in the grand finale | Barbados |
- Super Eights: Here, the eight qualified teams are further divided into two groups, playing each other once. The top two from each group then clash in the semifinals.
- Knockout Stage: Two exhilarating semifinals pave the way for the ultimate showdown – the T20 World Cup final, on June 29th, in Barbados.
Team Groups:
The stage is set, the rivals are paired! Here’s a peek at the exciting matchups in each group:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, Ireland
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
Matches Schedule is As follows:
Date | Matches | Group | Venue |
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Sat, 1 June 2024 | USA vs Canada | A | Dallas |
Sun, 2 June 2024 | West Indies vs PNG | C | Guyana |
Sun, 2 June 2024 | Namibia vs Oman | B | Barbados |
Mon, 3 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | D | New York |
Mon, 3 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs Uganda | C | Guyana |
Tue, 4 June 2024 | England vs Scotland | B | Barbados |
Tue, 4 June 2024 | Netherlands vs Nepal | D | Dallas |
Wed, 5 June 2024 | India vs Ireland | A | New York |
Wed, 5 June 2024 | PNG vs Uganda | C | Guyana |
Wed, 5 June 2024 | Australia vs Oman | B | Barbados |
Thu, 6 June 2024 | USA vs Pakistan | A | Dallas |
Thu, 6 June 2024 | Namibia vs Scotland | B | Barbados |
Fri, 7 June 2024 | Canada vs Ireland | A | New York |
Fri, 7 June 2024 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | C | Guyana |
Fri, 7 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | D | Dallas |
Sat, 8 June 2024 | Netherlands vs South Africa | D | New York |
Sat, 8 June 2024 | Australia vs England | B | Barbados |
Sat, 8 June 2024 | West Indies vs Uganda | C | Guyana |
Sun, 9 June 2024 | India vs Pakistan | A | New York |
Sun, 9 June 2024 | Oman vs Scotland | B | Antigua |
Mon, 10 June 2024 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | D | New York |
Tue, 11 June 2024 | Pakistan vs Canada | A | New York |
Tue, 11 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | D | Florida |
Tue, 11 June 2024 | Australia vs Namibia | B | Antigua |
Wed, 12 June 2024 | USA vs India | A | New York |
Wed, 12 June 2024 | West Indies vs New Zealand | C | Trinidad |
Thu, 13 June 2024 | England vs Oman | B | Antigua |
Thu, 13 June 2024 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | D | St. Vincent |
Thu, 13 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs PNG | C | Trinidad |
Fri, 14 June 2024 | USA vs Ireland | A | Florida |
Fri, 14 June 2024 | South Africa vs Nepal | D | St. Vincent |
Fri, 14 June 2024 | New Zealand vs Uganda | C | Trinidad |
Sat, 15 June 2024 | India vs Canada | A | Florida |
Sat, 15 June 2024 | Namibia vs England | B | Antigua |
Sat, 15 June 2024 | Australia vs Scotland | B | St. Lucia |
Sun, 16 June 2024 | Pakistan vs Ireland | A | Florida |
Sun, 16 June 2024 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | D | St. Vincent |
Sun, 16 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | D | St. Lucia |
Mon, 17 June 2024 | New Zealand vs PNG | C | Trinidad |
Mon, 17 June 2024 | West Indies vs Afghanistan | C | St. Lucia |
Wed, 19 June 2024 | A2 v D1 | 2 | Antigua |
Wed, 19 June 2024 | B1 v C2 | 2 | St. Lucia |
Thu, 20 June 2024 | C1 v A1 | 1 | Barbados |
Thu, 20 June 2024 | B2 v D2 | 1 | Antigua |
Fri, 21 June 2024 | B1 v D1 | 2 | St. Lucia |
Fri, 21 June 2024 | A2 v C2 | 2 | Barbados |
Sat, 22 June 2024 | A1 v D2 | 1 | Antigua |
Sat, 22 June 2024 | C1 v B2 | 1 | St. Vincent |
Sun, 23 June 2024 | A2 v B1 | 2 | Barbados |
Sun, 23 June 2024 | C2 v D1 | 2 | Antigua |
Mon, 24 June 2024 | B2 v A1 | 1 | St. Lucia |
Mon, 24 June 2024 | C1 v D2 | 1 | St. Vincent |
Wed, 26 June 2024 | Semifinal 1 | Guyana | |
Thu, 27 June 2024 | Semifinal 2 | Trinidad | |
Sat, 29 June 2024 | Final | Barbados |
Hotly Anticipated Clashes:
There are many matches that every cricketing fan is waiting for:
- Clash of the Titans: India vs. Pakistan will be held on 9th June 2024 at the iconic Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York that will undoubtedly be the worth watching battle between two powerful forces.
- Old Rivals Reborn: England vs. Australia will reignite the flames of their age-old rivalry on 8th June 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Sure to spark a firecracker of a match.
- Emerging Giants: Watch out for underdogs like Nepal and Uganda as they take on cricketing giants and rewrite the narratives. They will prove their existence by playing and giving their best performances at the biggest stage of cricket.
Stay Tuned!
All these are just a glimpse into the electrifying world of the T20 World Cup 2024. Just keep your eyes out for updates on team lineups, individual player stats, and match predictions! Follow Your favorite teams, cheer for the underdogs, and experience the most energetic and shortest format of cricket at the biggest stage.
So, are you ready for the T20 World Cup 2024? Let the games begin!
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