The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially released the groups and fixtures for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the United States and the Caribbean. A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will host the ninth edition of this highly anticipated 20-over showcase.
USA Leg: Clash of Titans and Global Rivalries
The tournament kicks off on June 1, with co-hosts USA facing off against neighbors Canada in a thrilling encounter in Dallas. Ten out of the 20 participating teams will commence their journey in the USA, with Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York being the battlegrounds for 16 exciting contests. One of the most anticipated clashes of the group stage will unfold at the new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island on June 9, featuring cricketing giants India and Pakistan.
Caribbean Carnival: Islands Set to Host Forty-One Matches
The Caribbean leg of the tournament promises a cricketing extravaganza, with forty-one matches scheduled across six different islands. Semi-finals are slated for Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, leading up to the grand finale in Barbados on June 29.
Group-wise Breakdown: Clash of Titans in Every Pool
The event is divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams.
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
Road to Glory: Super Eight, Semi-Finals, and Title Decider
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight phase, setting the stage for nail-biting semi-finals and the ultimate title decider in Barbados on June 29.
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for a month-long spectacle of skill, strategy, and pure cricketing passion. Below is the table breakdown for each group: