In a highly anticipated revelation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the groups and schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, promising an exhilarating cricketing extravaganza. The tournament, set to unfold across six West Indies venues and three USA venues, features an enticing clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9, adding a dose of intensity from the very beginning.
The opening fixture will witness hosts USA locking horns with Canada, setting the stage for a riveting tournament. Defending champions England are scheduled to face off against Australia on June 8, setting the tone for a high-stakes competition. The final showdown is slated for June 29 in Guyana, promising a grand culmination to the cricketing spectacle.
The teams have been divided into four groups, with each group comprising five teams. Group A boasts a heavyweight clash with India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the host nation, USA. Meanwhile, Group B features England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman. Group C includes New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea, while Group D comprises South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal.
A notable aspect of this edition is the inclusion of USA, Canada, and Uganda, marking their maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup. The teams are vying for a spot among the top two in their respective groups, with only eight progressing to the next stage. The host nations and the top eight teams from the previous season are already qualified, while the remaining eight teams secured their spots through the regional qualification process.
As the tournament progresses, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, where they will be divided into two groups of four. The competition will intensify, with the top two teams from each Super 8 group securing a coveted spot in the semifinals.
T20 World Cup 2024 complete schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 June 2024 | USA v CANADA | Dallas |
| Sun, 2 June 2024 | WEST INDIES v PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Guyana |
| Sun, 2 June 2024 | NAMIBIA v OMAN | Barbados |
| Mon, 3 June 2024 | SL v SOUTH AFRICA | New York |
| Mon, 3 June 2024 | AFGHANISTAN v UGANDA | Guyana |
| Tue, 4 June 2024 | ENGLAND v SCOTLAND | Barbados |
| Tue, 4 June 2024 | NETHERLANDS v NEPAL | Dallas |
| Wed, 5 June 2024 | INDIA v IRELAND | New York |
| Wed, 5 June 2024 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA v UGANDA | Guyana |
| Wed, 5 June 2024 | AUSTRALIA v OMAN | Barbados |
| Thur, 6 June 2024 | USA v PAKISTAN | Dallas |
| Thur, 6 June 2024 | NAMIBIA v SCOTLAND | Barbados |
| Fri, 7 June 2024 | CANADA v IRELAND | New York |
| Fri, 7 June 2024 | NEW ZEALAND v AFGHANISTAN | Guyana |
| Fri, 7 June 2024 | SRI LANKA v BANGLADESH | Dallas |
| Sat, 8 June 2024 | NETHERLANDS v SOUTH AFRICA | New York |
| Sat, 8 June 2024 | AUSTRALIA v ENGLAND | Barbados |
| Sat, 8 June 2024 | WEST INDIES v UGANDA | Guyana |
| Sun, 9 June 2024 | INDIA v PAKISTAN | New York |
| Sun, 9 June 2024 | OMAN v SCOTLAND | Antigua |
| Mon, 10 June 2024 | SOUTH AFRICA v BANGLADESH | New York |
| Tue, 11 June 2024 | PAKISTAN v CANADA | New York |
| Tue, 11 June 2024 | SRI LANKA v NEPAL | Florida |
| Tue, 11 June 2024 | AUSTRALIA v NAMIBIA | Antigua |
| Wed, 12 June 2024 | USA v INDIA | New York |
| Wed, 12 June 2024 | WEST INDIES v NEW ZEALAND | Trinidad |
| Thur, 13 June 2024 | ENGLAND v OMAN | Antigua |
| Thur, 13 June 2024 | BANGLADESH v NETHERLANDS | St. Vincent |
| Thur, 13 June 2024 | AFGHANISTAN v PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Trinidad |
| Fri, 14 June 2024 | USA v IRELAND | Florida |
| Fri, 14 June 2024 | SOUTH AFRICA v NEPAL | St. Vincent |
| Fri, 14 June 2024 | NEW ZEALAND v UGANDA | Trinidad |
| Sat, 15 June 2024 | INDIA v CANADA | Florida |
| Sat, 15 June 2024 | NAMIBIA v ENGLAND | Antigua |
| Sat, 15 June 2024 | AUSTRALIA v SCOTLAND | St. Lucia |
| Sun, 16 June 2024 | PAKISTAN v IRELAND | Florida |
| Sun, 16 June 2024 | BANGLADESH v NEPAL | St. Vincent |
| Sun, 16 June 2024 | SRI LANKA v NETHERLANDS | St. Lucia |
| Mon, 17 June 2024 | NEW ZEALAND v PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Trinidad |
| Mon, 17 June 2024 | WEST INDIES v AFGHANISTAN | St. Lucia |
| Wed, 19 June 2024 | A2 v D1 | Antigua |
| Wed, 19 June 2024 | B1 v C2 | St. Lucia |
| Thur, 20 June 2024 | C1 v A1 | Barbados |
| Thur, 20 June 2024 | B2 v D2 | Antigua |
| Fri, 21 June 2024 | B1 v D1 | St. Lucia |
| Fri, 21 June 2024 | A2 v C2 | Barbados |
| Sat, 22 June 2024 | A1 v D2 | Antigua |
| Sat, 22 June 2024 | C1 v B2 | St. Vincent |
| Sun, 23 June 2024 | A2 v B1 | Barbados |
| Sun, 23 June 2024 | C2 v D1 | Antigua |
| Mon, 24 June 2024 | B2 v A1 | St. Lucia |
| Mon, 24 June 2024 | C1 v D2 | St. Vincent |
| Wed, 26 June 2024 | Semi 1 | Guyana |
| Thur, 27 June 2024 | Semi 2 | Trinidad |
| Sat, 29 June 2024 | Final | Barbados |
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