The cricketing world is gearing up for the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to unfold in an unprecedented co-hosting arrangement between the West Indies and the USA. Scheduled to take place from June 1 to June 29, 2024, this edition promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with a record 20 teams competing across 55 games for the coveted title.
The tournament will kick off with a clash between North American rivals as the USA and Canada face off in the opener at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 1. The event promises to be historic not only for the matchups on the field but also for the unique hosting dynamic, as matches will be spread across the picturesque locations of the West Indies and the vibrant cities of the USA.
Co-hosts, the West Indies, will begin their campaign against Papua New Guinea at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday, June 2, adding an extra layer of excitement to the opening weekend. The cricketing carnival will then travel to one of the world’s most iconic cities, New York, where cricket fans can witness the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan on Sunday, June 9, in a cutting-edge 34,000-seat modular stadium located just 30 miles east of downtown Manhattan in Nassau County.
The 20 participating teams in the T20 World Cup 2024 have been grouped into four sets:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, the West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal
The group stage promises several blockbuster matches, with defending champions England beginning their title defense against Scotland on Tuesday, June 4, in Barbados. The clash between archrivals England and Australia on Saturday, June 8, in Barbados, and the West Indies facing New Zealand on Wednesday, June 12, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago, is among the highly anticipated fixtures.
First-time qualifiers Uganda will make their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup debut against Afghanistan in Guyana on Monday, June 3, while Nepal, returning to the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2014, will open their campaign against Sri Lanka at Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.
After the conclusion of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage. The Super Eight matches are scheduled to be held in popular Caribbean tourist destinations, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The semi-finals are set to take place in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27, respectively, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
T20 World Cup 2024: GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE
| June 1 | USA vs Canada | Dallas |
| June 2 | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea | Guyana |
| June 2 | Namibia vs Oman | Barbados |
| June 3 | Sri Lanka vs South Africa | New York |
| June 4 | Afghanistan vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 4 | England vs Scotland | Barbados |
| June 5 | India vs Ireland | New York |
| June 5 | Papua New Guinea vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 5 | Australia vs Oman | Barbados |
| June 6 | USA vs Pakistan | Dallas |
| June 6 | Namibia vs Scotland | Barbados |
| June 7 | Canada vs Ireland | New York |
| June 7 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Guyana |
| June 7 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dallas |
| June 8 | Netherlands vs South Africa | New York |
| June 8 | Australia vs England | Barbados |
| June 8 | West Indies vs Uganda | Guyana |
| June 9 | India vs Pakistan | New York |
| June 9 | Oman vs Scotland | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 10 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | New York |
| June 11 | Pakistan vs Canada | New York |
| June 11 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Lauderhill |
| June 11 | Australia vs Namibia | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 12 | USA vs India | New York |
| June 12 | West Indies vs New Zealand | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 13 | England vs Oman | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 13 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 13 | Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 14 | USA vs Ireland | Lauderhill |
| June 14 | South Africa vs Nepal | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 14 | New Zealand vs Uganda | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 15 | India vs Canada | Lauderhill |
| June 15 | Namibia vs England | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 15 | Australia vs Scotland | Saint Lucia |
| June 16 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Lauderhill |
| June 16 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 16 | Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Saint Lucia |
| June 17 | New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 17 | West Indies vs Afghanistan | Saint Lucia |
T20 World Cup 2024: SUPER 8 SCHEDULE:
| June 19 | A2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 19 | BI vs C2 | Saint Lucia |
| June 20 | C1 vs A1 | Barbados |
| June 20 | B2 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 21 | B1 vs D1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 21 | A2 vs C2 | Barbados |
| June 22 | A1 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 22 | C1 vs B2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 23 | A2 vs B1 | Barbados |
| June 23 | C2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 24 | B2 vs A1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 24 | C1 vs D2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
T20 World Cup 2024: KNOCKOUTS SCHEDULE:
| June 26 | Semifinal 1 | Guyana |
| June 27 | Semifinal 2 | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 29 | Final | Barbados |
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the action-packed month of June, where the best T20 teams will battle it out for supremacy in what promises to be an unforgettable edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Fans can register their interest for tickets and prepare for a cricketing extravaganza that transcends borders and brings the world together through the spirit of the game.