The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in the world. It is a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 June to 29 June 2024.
The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 12 stage. The Super 12 stage will consist of two groups of six teams each, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The tournament will be played across eight venues in the West Indies and the United States.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, with some of the best cricketers from around the world competing for the title. Fans can expect to see some thrilling matches and unforgettable moments as the teams battle it out for supremacy.
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Tournament Overview
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament is scheduled to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 June to 29 June 2024.
Tournament Format
The pinnacle ICC men’s T20 event will see a record 20 teams divided into four groups competing across 55 games for the right to be crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Champions 2024. The tournament will consist of a Group Stage followed by a Super 8 Stage and a Knockout Stage. In the Group Stage, teams will play each other once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super 8 Stage. The Super 8 Stage will consist of two groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will consist of two semi-finals and a final.
Host Nations
The tournament will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. The West Indies is a cricket powerhouse, having won the T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016. The United States is a relatively new entrant to the world of cricket, but has been making rapid strides in recent years, and will be hosting an ICC event for the first time.
Qualification Process
The qualification process for the tournament began in 2022, with a total of 86 teams vying for the 20 available spots. The teams were divided into five regional groups, with the top teams from each group advancing to the Global Qualifier. The Global Qualifier consisted of 14 teams, with the top six teams qualifying for the tournament. The remaining four spots were taken up by the West Indies and the United States, who qualified automatically as co-hosts, and the top two teams from the previous edition of the tournament, Australia and England.
Overall, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a fiercely contested tournament, with the world’s best T20 teams battling it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.
Teams and Groups of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Participating Teams
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 20 teams from all over the world. The participating teams are India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Namibia, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Nepal, Oman, Canada, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, and the hosts, the United States.
Group A Breakdown
Group A consists of India, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Uganda, and Canada. India, the 2007 T20 World Cup Champions, is one of the favorites to win the tournament. Sri Lanka, who won the T20 World Cup in 2014, will be looking to repeat their success. Namibia, Uganda, and Canada are the underdogs of the group and will be hoping to cause some upsets.
Group B Breakdown
Group B features Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland, Nepal, and Oman. Pakistan, who won the T20 World Cup in 2009, will be the team to beat in this group. Bangladesh, who reached the final of the 2016 T20 World Cup, will also be a strong contender. Scotland, Nepal, and Oman will be looking to cause some surprises in the group.
Group C Breakdown
Group C comprises of the West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and the United States. The West Indies, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will be looking to defend their title. New Zealand, who reached the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup, will also be a team to watch out for. Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and the United States will be hoping to make an impact in the group.
Group D Breakdown
Group D features South Africa, England, Netherlands, Ireland, and Nepal. England, who won the T20 World Cup in 2010, are one of the favorites to win the tournament. South Africa, who reached the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup, will also be a strong contender. Netherlands, Ireland, and Nepal will be looking to cause some upsets in the group.
In summary, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an exciting tournament with many strong teams vying for the title. Each group has its favorites, but there is always the possibility of an upset. Fans of cricket around the world will be eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match Venues and Locations
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played across several venues in the United States and the Caribbean. Here are the stadiums that will host the matches.
Stadiums in the United States
The United States will host a total of 12 matches in four different stadiums. The Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas, Texas, will host four matches, while the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will host two matches. The Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, and Eisenhower Park in Westbury, New York, will each host three matches.
Stadiums in the Caribbean
The Caribbean will host a total of 38 matches across eight different stadiums. The Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the opening match of the tournament, while the newly built modular stadium in Nassau County, New York, will host the final match. The other six stadiums are located in Guyana, Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The cutting-edge 34,000-seat modular stadium in Nassau County, New York, is one of the highlights of the tournament. It is located just 30 miles east of downtown Manhattan and is expected to attract a large number of cricket fans from the New York metropolitan area. The stadium will host a total of eight matches, including the final.
Other notable stadiums include the Kensington Oval in Barbados, which has a capacity of 28,000 and has hosted several high-profile cricket matches in the past. The Arnos Vale Ground in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is also a popular venue, with a capacity of 18,000.
Overall, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be an exciting tournament with matches played in some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held from June 1 to June 29, 2024, in the West Indies and the USA. The tournament will feature 20 teams divided into four groups of five teams each. 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.
| Date | Match Number | Teams | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, Sat | 1st Match | United States vs Canada | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 02) | 19:00 |
| Jun 02, Sun | 2nd Match | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 3rd Match | Namibia vs Oman | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 03) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 03, Mon | 4th Match | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 5th Match | Afghanistan vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 04) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 04, Tue | 6th Match | England vs Scotland | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 7th Match | Netherlands vs Nepal | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 05) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 05, Wed | 8th Match | India vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 9th Match | Papua New Guinea vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 10th Match | Australia vs Oman | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 06) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 06, Thu | 11th Match | United States vs Pakistan | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 12th Match | Namibia vs Scotland | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 07) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 07, Fri | 13th Match | Canada vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 14th Match | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 15th Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 08) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 08, Sat | 16th Match | Netherlands vs South Africa | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 17th Match | Australia vs England | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 18th Match | West Indies vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 09, Sun | 19th Match | India vs Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 20th Match | Oman vs Scotland | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 10, Mon | 21st Match | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| Jun 11, Tue | 22nd Match | Pakistan vs Canada | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 23rd Match | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, FL | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 24th Match | Australia vs Namibia | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 12) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 12, Wed | 25th Match | United States vs India | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, NY | 15:00 | 20:30 | 11:00 |
| 26th Match | West Indies vs New Zealand | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 13) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 13, Thu | 27th Match | England vs Oman | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 28th Match | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 29th Match | Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 14) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 14, Fri | 30th Match | United States vs Ireland | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, FL | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 31st Match | South Africa vs Nepal | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 32nd Match | New Zealand vs Uganda | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 15) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 15, Sat | 33rd Match | India vs Canada | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, FL | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 34th Match | Namibia vs England | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 35th Match | Australia vs Scotland | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 16) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 16, Sun | 36th Match | Pakistan vs Ireland | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, FL | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 37th Match | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| 38th Match | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 17) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 17, Mon | 39th Match | New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| 40th Match | West Indies vs Afghanistan | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 23:00 | 04:30 (Jun 18) | 19:00 | |
| Jun 19, Wed | Super 8 Group 2 | B1 vs C2 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 2 | A2 vs D1 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 20, Thu | Super 8 Group 1 | C1 vs A1 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 1 | B2 vs D2 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 21, Fri | Super 8 Group 2 | B1 vs D1 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 2 | A2 vs C2 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 22, Sat | Super 8 Group 1 | A1 vs D2 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 1 | C1 vs B2 | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 23, Sun | Super 8 Group 2 | C2 vs D1 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 2 | A2 vs B1 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 24, Mon | Super 8 Group 1 | B2 vs A1 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Super 8 Group 1 | C1 vs D2 | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 | |
| Jun 26, Wed | Semi Final 1 | TBC vs TBC | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Jun 27, Thu | Semi Final 2 | TBC vs TBC | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
| Jun 29, Sat | Final | TBC vs TBC | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 14:00 | 19:30 | 10:00 |
Group Stage Fixtures
The group stage fixtures will be held from June 1 to June 16, 2024. The opening match will be played between the USA and Canada on June 1 in Dallas, Texas. The Indian cricket team, placed in Group A, will play all their matches in the USA. The other teams in Group A are Australia, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Group B consists of England, Scotland, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Papua New Guinea. Group C includes Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Namibia, and Oman. Group D comprises South Africa, West Indies, Kenya, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Super 8s Fixtures
The Super 8s stage will be held from June 18 to June 25, 2024. The top two teams from each group in the group stage 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 group in the Super 8s stage will advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals Schedule
The semi-finals will be held on June 27 and June 28, 2024. The first semi-final will be played in the USA, and the second semi-final will be played in the West Indies.
Final Match Date
The final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held on June 29, 2024, in the West Indies. The venue for the final match has not yet been announced. The winner of the final match will be crowned the champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Overall, the tournament schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is packed with exciting fixtures and matches. Cricket fans around the world can look forward to an action-packed month of June, as the best teams in the world battle it out for the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.
Historical Context
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a biennial international cricket tournament that is organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The first edition of the tournament was held in South Africa in 2007. Since then, the tournament has been held in various countries around the world.
Past Winners
The tournament has seen six different winners in its history. India won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007, while Pakistan won the second edition in 2009. England won the tournament in 2010, while the West Indies won the tournament in 2012 and 2016. Sri Lanka won the tournament in 2014.
Defending Champions
The defending champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are England. They won the tournament in 2022, which was held in Australia. England defeated India in the final to win the tournament for the second time in their history.
The 2024 edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held in the West Indies and the United States. The tournament will feature 16 teams, including the 11 full members of the ICC and five associate members who will qualify through the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The tournament is scheduled to be held from 1 to 29 June 2024.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the most exciting and popular cricket tournaments in the world. It provides a platform for the best T20 teams in the world to compete against each other and showcase their skills. The tournament is watched by millions of cricket fans around the world and is a major event in the international cricket calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the venues for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted jointly at three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean. The USA venues are the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, and the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Caribbean venues are the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia, the Kensington Oval in Barbados, the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad, and the Warner Park Stadium in St Kitts.
How can I purchase tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 can be purchased through the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ticket sales are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2024. The ICC has also partnered with authorized ticket resellers for the event. The details of the authorized ticket resellers and their respective websites will be announced closer to the start of the tournament.
Where can I find the complete schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
The complete schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 can be found on the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The schedule includes details of the fixtures, venues, and timings of all the matches, including the group stage, the Super 12 stage, the semi-finals, and the final. The schedule is also available on various cricket news websites and apps.
Which teams are participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 16 teams from different regions of the world. The teams are divided into four groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 12 stage, where they will be joined by the top eight teams in the ICC T20I rankings. The participating teams are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, South Africa, and the USA.
Who are the previous winners of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been held eight times so far, with five different teams winning the tournament. India won the inaugural tournament in 2007, and then again in 2021. Pakistan won the tournament in 2009, while England won it in 2010. Sri Lanka won the tournament in 2014, and the West Indies won it in 2012 and 2016.
How many times has Pakistan won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
Pakistan has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup once, in 2009. They were also the runners-up of the tournament in 2007.
