The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to rock the cricketing world with an epic showdown, featuring a whopping 20 teams battling it out for glory. This exciting cricket extravaganza, hosted jointly by the USA and the West Indies, is scheduled to kick off on June 1 and will run until June 29, promising a month filled with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
The tournament begins with the 20 teams divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams. In this initial phase, every team will face off against their group rivals in a minimum of four matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, while the bottom three teams will bid farewell to their World Cup dreams.
The Super 8s stage will see the remaining eight teams split into two groups. Each team will battle it out against their group opponents in three intense matches, setting the stage for the highly anticipated semi-finals.
As the tournament progresses, the semi-final matches will showcase the best of the best from the Super 8s, competing fiercely for a spot in the grand finale. The ultimate clash for supremacy will take place on June 29 in the breathtaking surroundings of Barbados, where one team will emerge victorious and claim the prestigious T20 World Cup title.
Cricket enthusiasts across the USA and the Caribbean will be caught up in cricket fever, with matches taking place across three venues in the USA (Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York) and six venues in the Caribbean. Of particular note is the epic showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, set to electrify fans at the newly built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island on June 9.
Here’s a breakdown of the groups and fixtures for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
