The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be a thunderous event with games at breakneck speed, celebrity-studded teams and moments that will live long in memory. This guide offers all the important details about the tournament including; teams taking part in it, the match timetable, the latest news and how to follow scores live.
Tournament format: A two-stage path to glory
The T20 World Cup 2024 event is based on the system that selects the best team in the T20 format. The tournament is structured into three main stages: It divides into the Group Stage, Super Eight Stage and Knockout Stage.
Group Stage (June 1-18)
In this phase of the contest, four groups are formed comprising teams (A-D). Each member plays one match against each other member within their respective group. The top two finishers from each group enter into Super Eight Stage.
Super Eight Stage (June 19-24)
After this stage, there will be eight remaining contestants who will be placed into two groups E and F respectively. In addition, each team plays a round-robin format against every other outfit from their opposite Pool too. The top two sides from each of these pools go through to the semi-finals.
Knockout Stage (June 26-29)
The last remaining four teams battle it out in the knockout stage as the semi-finals are lined up for the 26th and 27th of June after which in the end the finals will be contested on the 29th of June. The champion would emerge after this match and would become an indelible part of Cricket history.
Group Stage Matches
This is where it starts getting interesting with each team competing to make it into the Super Eight Stage. Here’s a game-by-game breakdown:
Match No | Teams | Match Date | Venue |
1 | USA v Canada | Sat, 1 June | Dallas |
2 | West Indies v Papua New Guinea | Sun, 2 June | Guyana |
3 | Namibia v Oman | Sun, 2 June | Barbados |
4 | Sri Lanka v South Africa | Mon, 3 June | New York |
5 | Afghanistan v Uganda | Mon, 3 June | Guyana |
6 | England v Scotland | Tue, 4 June | Barbados |
7 | Netherlands v Nepal | Tue, 4 June | Dallas |
8 | India v Ireland | Wed, 5 June | New York |
9 | Papua New Guinea v Uganda | Wed, 5 June | Guyana |
10 | Australia v Oman | Wed, 5 June | Barbados |
11 | USA v Pakistan | Thur, 6 June | Dallas |
12 | Namibia v Scotland | Thur, 6 June | Barbados |
13 | Canada v Ireland | Fri, 7 June | New York |
14 | New Zealand v Afghanistan | Fri, 7 June | Guyana |
15 | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Fri, 7 June | Dallas |
16 | Netherlands v South Africa | Sat, 8 June | New York |
17 | Australia v England | Sat, 8 June | Barbados |
18 | West Indies v Uganda | Sat, 8 June | Guyana |
19 | India v Pakistan | Sun, 9 June | New York |
20 | Oman v Scotland | Sun, 9 June | Antigua |
21 | South Africa v Bangladesh | Mon, 10 June | New York |
22 | Pakistan v Canada | Tue, 11 June | New York |
23 | Sri Lanka v Nepal | Tue, 11 June | Florida |
24 | Australia v Namibia | Tue, 11 June | Antigua |
25 | USA v India | Wed, 12 June | New York |
26 | West Indies v New Zealand | Wed, 12 June | Trinidad |
27 | England v Oman | Thurs, 13 June | Antigua |
28 | Bangladesh v Netherlands | Thurs, 13 June | St. Vincent |
29 | Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea | Thurs, 13 June | Trinidad |
30 | USA v Ireland | Fri, 14 June | Florida |
31 | South Africa v Nepal | Fri, 14 June | St. Vincent |
32 | New Zealand v Uganda | Fri, 14 June | Trinidad |
33 | India v Canada | Sat, 15 June | Florida |
34 | Namibia v England | Sat, 15 June | Antigua |
35 | Australia v Scotland | Sat, 15 June | St. Lucia |
36 | Pakistan v Ireland | Sun, 16 June | Florida |
37 | Bangladesh v Nepal | Sun, 16 June | St. Vincent |
38 | Sri Lanka v Netherlands | Sun, 16 June | St. Lucia |
39 | New Zealand v Papua New Guinea | Mon, 17 June | Trinidad |
40 | West Indies v Afghanistan | Mon, 17 June | St. Lucia |
41 | A2 v D1 | Wed, 19 June | Antigua |
42 | B1 v C2 | Wed, 19 June | St. Lucia |
43 | C1 v A1 | Thurs, 20 June | Barbados |
44 | B2 v D2 | Thurs, 20 June | Antigua |
45 | B1 v D1 | Fri, 21 June | St. Lucia |
46 | A2 v C2 | Fri, 21 June | Barbados |
47 | A1 v D2 | Sat, 22 June | Antigua |
48 | C1 v B2 | Sat, 22 June | St. Vincent |
49 | A2 v B1 | Sun, 23 June | Barbados |
50 | C2 v D1 | Sun, 23 June | Antigua |
51 | B2 v A1 | Mon, 24 June | St. Lucia |
52 | C1 v D2 | Mon, 24 June | St. Vincent |
53 | Semi 1 | Wed, 26 June | Guyana |
54 | Semi 2 | Thur, 27 June | Trinidad |
55 | Final | Sat, 29 June | Barbados |
Super Eight Stage matches
The Super Eight Stage will bring together the best teams from Group Stage to contest to get into Semi-Finals. At this phase, things get even more interesting as only an elite few remain.
Match No | Teams | Match Date | Venue |
41 | A2 v D1 | Wed, 19 June | Antigua |
42 | B1 v C2 | Wed, 19 June | St. Lucia |
43 | C1 v A1 | Thurs, 20 June | Barbados |
44 | B2 v D2 | Thurs, 20 June | Antigua |
45 | B1 v D1 | Fri, 21 June | St. Lucia |
46 | A2 v C2 | Fri, 21 June | Barbados |
47 | A1 v D2 | Sat, 22 June | Antigua |
48 | C1 v B2 | Sat, 22 June | St. Vincent |
49 | A2 v B1 | Sun, 23 June | Barbados |
50 | C2 v D1 | Sun, 23 June | Antigua |
51 | B2 v A1 | Mon, 24 June | St. Lucia |
52 | C1 v D2 | Mon, 24 June | St. Vincent |
Knockout Stage Matches
This stage consists of two matches: a semifinal and a final that is sometimes referred to as the “grand finale” since there is always so much at stake during this match.
Match No | Teams | Match Date | Venue |
53 | Semi 1 | Wed, 26 June | Guyana |
54 | Semi 2 | Thurs, 27 June | Trinidad |
55 | Final | Sat, 29 June | Barbados |
Key Teams to Watch
India: India; India is still regarded as one of the strongest sides in this edition, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah as its key players. They will depend on their ability to maintain stability and capitalize on vital moments. The Indian supporters are expected to create a sea of blue in the stadium.
Pakistan: Pakistan is known for being unpredictable but having some strong skills as well. This team is well balanced, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan being the front-line batsmen while others like Shadab Khan make up an experienced yet versatile bowling attack. Pakistani fans are also going to bring life into the stadiums.
England: The current title holder boasts of a mix of seasoned campaigners and explosive talents that will grace this year’s competition. Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are among them. England's dedicated fan group, known as the Barmy Army will also be present in huge numbers as they rally behind their team with all hope to win.
Australia: Australia has won this tournament five times hence it should not be taken lightly. With names like Glenn Maxwell and David Warner playing at the top order batting department then you already know that Australian batting means business plus Mitchell Starc leading an aggressive pace attack; it’s no surprise that Australia’s fans shall remain relentless throughout cheering every ball bowled by their opponents.
News and Updates
Fans can stay updated with the latest news, match reports, and player performances through various channels. The official ICC website and sports news platforms will provide comprehensive coverage of the tournament. Additionally, social media platforms will be abuzz with real-time updates and fan reactions.
For visual highlights and detailed analyses, viewers can turn to the “ICC World Cup 2024 video" sections on major sports networks and the ICC's official YouTube chann Theel.se videos will offer match summaries, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes content, enriching the viewing experience.
Live scores and broadcast
Fans who don’t want to miss a minute of it must keep themselves updated with current live scores. This could include real-time score updates, ball-by-ball commentary and match statistics, offered by several platforms such as ICC's official website or leading sports apps.
The tournament can be watched live on all major sports networks. It can also be watched online using streaming services.
Conclusion
T20 World Cup 2024 will be a competition full of excitement that will show off the best in international cricket. It is quite well organized, with strong teams and excited fans who are ready to make history with their heroes on the field. Watch for the most recent updates, game schedule or live scores when the world prepares for this great event in cricketing history.
