Mark your calendars, cricket fans! The official broadcasters, Star Sports, have released the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 schedule. Let’s get into the specifics of this highly anticipated cricket match. The long-awaited showdown will occur on June 9 in Eisenhower Park in New York. Pakistan and India will light up the field, guaranteeing a thrilling battle that fans worldwide are excited to see.
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2024 ICC T20 World Cup
At first, you will see the group stage schedule. After that, there is a schedule for the Super 8 stage.
Group stage schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 | USA vs Canada | Dallas |
| June 2 | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea | Guyana |
| June 2 | Namibia vs Oman | Barbados |
| June 3 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | New York |
| June 4 | Afghanistan vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 4 | England vs Scotland | Barbados |
| June 5 | India vs Ireland | New York |
| June 5 | Papua New Guinea vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 5 | Australia vs Oman | Barbados |
| June 6 | USA vs Pakistan | Dallas |
| June 6 | Namibia vs Scotland | Barbados |
| June 7 | Canada vs Ireland | New York |
| June 7 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Guyana |
| June 7 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dallas |
| June 8 | Netherlands vs South Africa | New York |
| June 8 | Australia vs England | Barbados |
| June 8 | West Indies vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 9 | India vs Pakistan | New York |
| June 9 | Oman vs Scotland | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 10 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | New York |
| June 11 | Pakistan vs Canada | New York |
| June 11 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Lauderhill |
| June 11 | Australia vs Namibia | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 12 | USA vs India | New York |
| June 12 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 13 | England vs Oman | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 13 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 13 | Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 14 | USA vs Ireland | Lauderhill |
| June 14 | South Africa vs Nepal | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 14 | New Zealand vs Uganda | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 15 | India vs Canada | Lauderhill |
| June 15 | Namibia vs England | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 15 | Australia vs Scotland | Saint Lucia |
| June 16 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Lauderhill |
| June 16 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 16 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Saint Lucia |
| June 17 | New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 17 | West Indies vs Afghanistan | Saint Lucia |
Super-8 stage schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 | A2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 19 | BI vs C2 | Saint Lucia |
| June 20 | C1 vs A1 | Barbados |
| June 20 | B2 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 21 | B1 vs D1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 21 | A2 vs C2 | Barbados |
| June 22 | A1 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 22 | C1 vs B2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 23 | A2 vs B1 | Barbados |
| June 23 | C2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 24 | B2 vs A1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 24 | C1 vs D2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
The semifinals of this tense event are scheduled for June 26 and 27 in Guyana and Trinidad, respectively. Prepare for the grand finale on June 29 in Barbados, where the World Cup will crown its rightful champion.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 26 | Semifinal 1 | Guyana |
| June 27 | Semifinal 2 | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 29 | Final | Barbados |
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Venues for ICC T20 World Cup
Prepare for a cricket feast as 55 games occur in nine different sites around the West Indies and the United States. This cricketing spectacle will be set against an atmosphere of Caribbean flare and American excitement.
| WEST INDIES | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| – Kensington Oval, Barbados – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad – Providence Stadium, Guyana – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia – Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent | – Eisenhower Park, New York – Lauderhill, Florida – Grand Prairie, Texas |
These are the teams that will participate in this tournament. ICC has divided these teams into four groups.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | England | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Australia | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| Ireland | Namibia | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
| Canada | Scotland | Uganda | Netherlands |
| United States | Oman | Papua New Guinea | Nepal |
Format for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
A total of 20 qualifying teams will compete for the title, divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super 8 phase, setting the stage for high-stakes confrontations. The remaining teams will compete in two groups of four in the Super 8 stage. The top two from each group will advance to the semi-finals, ensuring a dramatic conclusion to the event.
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T20 World Cup returns to West Indies
This T20 World Cup is notable because it returns to the West Indies after over a decade, with England winning in 2010. Furthermore, it is a historic first for the United States to step onto the stage and host a competition as big as the ICC T20 World Cup. England, the reigning champions, won the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Cricket fans are in for a treat as the top teams strive for dominance as they prepare to defend their crown.
Conclusion
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 aims to be a cricketing celebration, combining the West Indies’ enthusiasm and the majesty of the United States. Cricket fans worldwide are in for an amazing experience with powerful teams, compelling games, and a historical setting. Prepare to see the magic unfold on the cricket field!