The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the highly anticipated schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, featuring an exciting new format and 20 participating teams. The tournament is scheduled to be held in the USA and the West Indies from June 4-30 next year, with matches set to take place at 10 different venues. Let’s take a closer look at the details:
Teams Battle for Spots in the T20 World Cup
The road to the T20 World Cup has seen some intense competition, with Papua New Guinea securing a place in the tournament after topping the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Ireland and Scotland booked their spots by finishing as the top two teams in the Europe Region Qualifier. In the coming months, one qualifier from the Americas and two each from Asia and Africa will be decided through regional qualifying events.
| Region | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|
| East Asia Pacific Qualifier | Papua New Guinea |
| Europe Region Qualifier | Ireland, Scotland |
| Americas | To be decided |
| Asia | Two qualifiers |
| Africa | Two qualifiers |
A Star-Studded Lineup and Host Nations
The T20 World Cup 2024 will feature some cricketing giants, including Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. These eight teams have already qualified based on their performance in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Additionally, the West Indies and the USA will participate as host nations. Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also secured direct qualification based on their ICC rankings in T20Is. In total, 15 teams have already earned their spots in the mega event.
The Exciting New Format
The upcoming T20 World Cup will introduce an innovative format, with the 20 teams split into four groups of five in the first round. The top two teams from each group (a total of 8 teams) will advance to the Super 8s group, where they will be further divided into two groups of four. The semifinals will see the top two teams from each Super 8s group compete, leading to the grand final on June 30, 2024.
