The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to take place from June 1 to 29 in the Caribbean and the United States, with 20 teams competing for the title currently held by England. The teams have been divided into four groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, Ireland, United States, and Canada; Group B includes Australia, England, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman; Group C includes Afghanistan, New Zealand, West Indies, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda; and Group D includes Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands.
The tournament format consists of two group-based rounds and a knockout stage starting with the semifinals. The teams will compete in a round-robin style in the first group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eight stage. In the Super Eight stage, teams will play in a round-robin format within two groups, and the top two teams from each group will proceed to the semifinals. The schedule includes matches in various venues in the US and the Caribbean, with the final set to take place on June 29 in Barbados.
The group stage matches are set to kick off on June 1, with teams such as India, Pakistan, Ireland, United States, Canada, Australia, England, Namibia, Scotland, Oman, Afghanistan, New Zealand, West Indies, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands competing to secure a spot in the later stages of the tournament. The matches will continue until June 17, with teams battling it out to advance to the Super Eight stage.
The Super Eight stage will see the top teams from each group facing off against each other in a round-robin format, with matches scheduled from June 19 to 24. The top two teams from each group in the Super Eight stage will proceed to the semifinals, scheduled for June 26 and June 27. The final match of the tournament is set to take place on June 29 in Barbados, where the two remaining teams will compete for the title of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions.
With a total of 10 venues hosting the matches, including stadiums in the US, the Caribbean, and Trinidad and Tobago, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting and action-packed tournament. The tournament promises to showcase thrilling matches and competitive cricket as teams from around the world vie for the prestigious title. As the teams gear up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, cricket enthusiasts can expect to witness some outstanding performances and memorable moments throughout the tournament.
