The International Cricket Council has released the much-anticipated schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 1, 2024. The tournament will feature 55 matches across 9 venues in the United States and the West Indies. A highlight of the event is the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for June 9, 2024, at Eisenhower Park in New York.
The venues hosting the matches are for T20 World Cup 2024:
Barbados: Kensington Oval
Trinidad: Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Guyana: Providence Stadium
Antigua: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
St Lucia: Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
St Vincent: Arnos Vale Stadium
United States: Eisenhower Park in New York, Lauderhill in Florida, and Grand Prairie in Texas
The semi-finals are slated for June 26 and 27 in Guyana and Trinidad, with the final match set to take place in Barbados on June 29.
The competition will see 20 teams categorized into four groups:
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Four Groups of 20 Teams in T20 World Cup 2024:
Group A: United States, Ireland, Pakistan, India, Canada
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
Group C: Afghanistan, West Indies, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand
Group D: Netherlands, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
From each group, the top two teams will progress to the Super 8 round. In the Super 8 round, the qualifying teams will be split into two groups of four. The leading teams from these groups will then advance to the semi-finals, culminating in the final.
Historic Significance
The T20 World Cup 2024 marks a historic occasion for cricket, as it will be the first time since 2010 that the West Indies hosts this prestigious tournament. Additionally, this event will be groundbreaking as it brings a major cricket championship to the United States for the very first time, opening new avenues for the sport’s growth and popularity in North America.
As the countdown to June 1 begins, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to a tournament filled with high-octane matches, stunning performances, and moments of sheer brilliance. The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be a celebration of cricket’s global spirit, uniting fans and players from around the world in a spectacular display of sportsmanship and skill.
