The ninth ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will have a record 20 teams. The tournament will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies from June 1-29.
Twenty teams are divided into four groups of five for the first stage. Each team will play at least four matches against others in their group. The top two teams from each group move on to the Super 8s stage, while the bottom three teams are out of the tournament.
In the Super 8s stage, the eight remaining teams are divided into two groups. Each team will play three matches against others in their new group to decide the semi-finalists.
The semi-finals will be between the top two teams from each Super 8s group. The winners will then play in the final in Barbados on June 29.
OVERVIEW – ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024
VENUES
The tournament will use three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean. There will be 16 matches in Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York. The big match between India and Pakistan is set for June 9 at the new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island.
USA:
1. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (Capacity: 34,000)
2. Central Broward Park, Florida (Capacity: 25,000)
3. Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (Capacity: 15,000)
Forty-one matches will take place in the Caribbean across six different countries. The semi-finals will be held in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. The final match, where the winner will be decided, is scheduled for June 29 in Barbados.
WEST INDIES:
1. Kensington Oval, Barbados (Capacity: 28,000)
2. Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (Capacity: 15,000)
3. Providence Stadium, Guyana (Capacity: 20,000)
4. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (Capacity: 10,000)
5. Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Capacity: 18,000)
6. Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia (Capacity: 15,000)
GROUPS
Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Ireland, Canada
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
Group C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
THE OFFICIAL ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024 ANTHEM
WILL THERE BE AN OPENING CEREMONY?
The ICC has not yet confirmed the details of the opening ceremony before the first match between the USA and Canada on June 1 at 7:30 PM local time (00:30 GMT) in Dallas. However, there has been a lot of promotion for a pre-match event on June 2, when the co-hosts West Indies will play Papua New Guinea in Guyana at 10:30 AM local time (14:30 GMT).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR T20 WORLD CUP
If a match ends in a tie, a Super Over will be played. If the Super Over also ends in a tie, more Super Overs will be played until there is a winner.
Extra time is set aside to ensure all knockout matches, including the semi-finals and final, are completed.
For both semi-finals, there is a total of 250 minutes of extra time. The first semi-final on June 26 has 60 minutes of extra time on the same day and an additional 190 minutes on June 27.
The second semi-final on June 27 has 250 minutes of extra time on the same day. The final on June 29 has a reserve day on June 30.
WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR TIES, SUPER OVERS AND RAIN DELAYS?
– All tied matches will go to a Super Over. If the Super Over is also tied, more Super Overs will be played until there is a winner.
– If a match is delayed by weather or other interruptions, each team must complete five overs for a result to be declared in the group stage and Super Eight.
– Both the semi-finals and the final will have extra time to allow for completion in case of delays.
– The final has a reserve day on Sunday, June 30.
WHICH TEAMS HAVE WON THE ICC ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP IN THE PAST?
2007: India
2009: Pakistan
2010: England
2012: West Indies
2014: Sri Lanka
2016: West Indies
2021: Australia
2022: England
As the anticipation builds, cricket fans around the world are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament’s unique co-hosting by the USA and the West Indies has sparked global interest, with fans eager to see their favorite teams compete in new and historic venues.
Indian cricket fans, in particular, are filled with hope and high expectations. With India’s strong track record in T20 cricket and the passionate support of millions, there is a palpable sense of optimism that the Men in Blue will add another ICC trophy to their illustrious cabinet. As the world gears up for a month of thrilling T20 action, the excitement is sky high and the stage is set for an unforgettable ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
