The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to be an extraordinary event, with the tournament being co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies in June. This edition is notable for expanding the competition to include 20 teams, up from the previous 16.
The teams will be split into four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 8 round. The Super 8 round will then consist of two groups, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
Host Venues
The tournament will feature 55 matches, with games being played across multiple venues. In the United States, matches will be hosted in Florida, New York, and Texas.
The West Indies will host matches in six different countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. The grand finale will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29.
Defending Champions
England enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the 2022 edition in Australia by defeating Pakistan in the final. They will be looking to retain their title amidst fierce competition from other cricketing giants.
Group Stage Matches
Here’s a detailed look at the schedule and results of the group stage matches:
June 1
– USA vs Canada: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, 7.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 2
– West Indies vs Papua New Guinea: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Namibia vs Oman: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 3
– Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Afghanistan vs Uganda: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 4
– England vs Scotland: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Netherlands vs Nepal: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, 10.30am (3.30pm UTC, 9pm India)
June 5
– India vs Ireland: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Papua New Guinea vs Uganda: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 7.30pm (11.30pm UTC, 5am India)
– Australia vs Oman: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 6
– USA vs Pakistan: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, 10.30am (3.30pm UTC, 9pm India)
– Namibia vs Scotland: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 3pm (7pm UTC, Midnight India)
June 7
– Canada vs Ireland: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 7.30pm (11.30pm UTC, 5am India)
– Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, 7.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 8
– Netherlands vs South Africa: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Australia vs England: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1pm (5pm UTC, 10pm India)
– West Indies vs Uganda: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 9
– India vs Pakistan: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Oman vs Scotland: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 1pm (5pm UTC, 10pm India)
June 10
– South Africa vs Bangladesh: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
June 11
– Pakistan vs Canada: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Sri Lanka vs Nepal: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 7.30pm (11.30pm UTC, 5am India)
– Australia vs Namibia: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 12
– USA vs India: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– West Indies vs New Zealand: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 13
– England vs Oman: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 3pm (7pm UTC, Midnight India)
– Bangladesh vs Netherlands: Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 14
– USA vs Ireland: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– South Africa vs Nepal: Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent, 7.30pm (11.30pm UTC, 5am India)
– New Zealand vs Uganda: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 15
– India vs Canada: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Namibia vs England: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 1pm (5pm UTC, 10pm India)
– Australia vs Scotland: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 16
– Pakistan vs Ireland: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Bangladesh vs Nepal: Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent, 7.30pm (11.30pm UTC, 5am India)
– Sri Lanka vs Netherlands: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 17
– New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– West Indies vs Afghanistan: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
Super Eight Matches
The Super Eight stage will see the top teams from the group stage battling it out for a spot in the semi-finals:
June 19
– Match 1: A2 vs D1: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 2: B1 vs C2: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 20
– Match 3: C1 vs A1: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 4: B2 vs D2: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 21
– Match 5: B1 vs D1: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 6: A2 vs C2: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 22
– Match 7: A1 vs D2: Sir Vivian
Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 8: C1 vs B2: Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 23
– Match 9: A2 vs B1: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 10: C2 vs D1: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 24
– Match 11: B2 vs A1: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
– Match 12: C1 vs D2: Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
Semi-Finals
June 26
– Semi-final 1: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 8.30pm (12.30am UTC, 6am India)
June 27
– Semi-final 2: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
Final
June 29
– Final: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 10.30am (2.30pm UTC, 8pm India)
Takeaways
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling tournament with expanded participation and diverse venues across the USA and the West Indies. Cricket fans around the world will be eagerly watching as the best teams compete for the coveted title.
The tournament not only highlights the global appeal of cricket but also underscores the sport’s growing presence in non-traditional cricketing nations like the United States.
The information is taken from ICC and Cricbuzz
