The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This exciting cricket event is scheduled to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 to 29 June 2024. Let’s gather a little more information about this tournament.
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T20 World Cup Format and Teams
- Record Number of Teams: This edition features a whopping 20 teams, making it the biggest T20 World Cup ever.
- Group Stage: The teams are divided into four groups of five for the initial stage. During this phase, every team will play a minimum of four matches against their group members. The top two sides from each group will advance to the Super 8s.
- Super 8s: In this nail-biting phase, the remaining eight teams will be split into two groups. Each team will play three matches against their group rivals. The top performers will secure a spot in the semi-finals.
- Venues:
- USA and Caribbean: A total of three venues in the USA (Florida, Texas, and New York) and six venues in the Caribbean (across six different nations) will witness the cricketing spectacle. Notably, the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for New York on 9 June.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Groupwise Teams
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Australia | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
| India | English | New Zealand | Nepal |
| Ireland | Namibia | Papua New Guinea | Netherlands |
| Pakistan | Oman | Uganda | South Africa |
| USA | Scotland | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Match Fixtures & Schedules
Group stage fixtures:
| Matches | Date | Teams | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2 June 2024 | USA vs. Canada | 6:00 am |
| Match 2 | 2 June 2024 | West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea | 8:00 pm |
| Match 3 | 3 June 2024 | Namibia vs. Oman | 6:00 am |
| Match 4 | 3 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs. South Africa | 8:00 pm |
| Match 5 | 4 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs. Uganda | 6:00 am |
| Match 6 | 4 June 2024 | England vs. Scotland | 8:00 pm |
| Match 7 | 4 June 2024 | Netherlands vs. Nepal | 9:00 pm |
| Match 8 | 5 June 2024 | India vs. Ireland | 8:00 pm |
| Match 9 | 6 June 2024 | Papua New Guinea vs. Uganda | 5:00 am |
| Match 10 | 6 June 2024 | Australia vs. Oman | 6:00 am |
| Match 11 | 6 June 2024 | USA vs. Pakistan | 9:00 pm |
| Match 12 | 7 June 2024 | Namibia vs. Scotland | 12:30 am |
| Match 13 | 7 June 2024 | Canada vs. Ireland | 8:00 pm |
| Match 14 | 8 June 2024 | New Zealand vs. Afghanistan | 5:00 am |
| Match 15 | 8 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh | 6:00 am |
| Match 16 | 8 June 2024 | Netherlands vs. South Africa | 8:00 pm |
| Match 17 | 8 June 2024 | Australia vs. England | 10:30 pm |
| Match 18 | 9 June 2024 | West Indies vs. Uganda | 6:00 am |
| Match 19 | 9 June 2024 | India vs. Pakistan | 8:00 pm |
| Match 20 | 9 June 2024 | Oman vs. Scotland | 10:30 pm |
| Match 21 | 10 June 2024 | South Africa vs. Bangladesh | 8:00 pm |
| Match 22 | 11 June 2024 | Pakistan vs. Canada | 8:00 pm |
| Match 23 | 12 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs. Nepal | 5:00 am |
| Match 24 | 12 June 2024 | Australia vs. Namibia | 6:00 am |
| Match 25 | 12 June 2024 | USA vs. India | 8:00 pm |
| Match 26 | 13 June 2024 | West Indies vs. New Zealand | 6:00 am |
| Match 27 | 13 June 2024 | Bangladesh vs. Netherlands | 8:00 pm |
| Match 28 | 14 June 2024 | England vs. Oman | 12:30 am |
| Match 29 | 14 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs. Papua New Guinea | 6:00 am |
| Match 30 | 14 June 2024 | USA vs. Ireland | 8:00 pm |
| Match 31 | 15 June 2024 | South Africa vs. Nepal | 5:00 am |
| Match 32 | 15 June 2024 | New Zealand vs. Uganda | 6:00 am |
| Match 33 | 15 June 2024 | India vs. Canada | 8:00 pm |
| Match 34 | 15 June 2024 | Namibia vs. England | 10:30 pm |
| Match 35 | 16 June 2024 | Australia vs. Scotland | 6:00 am |
| Match 36 | 16 June 2024 | Pakistan vs. Ireland | 8:00 pm |
| Match 37 | 17 June 2024 | Bangladesh vs. Nepal | 5:00 am |
| Match 38 | 17 June 2024 | Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands | 6:00 am |
| Match 39 | 17 June 2024 | New Zealand vs. Papua New Guinea | 8:00 pm |
| Match 40 | 18 June 2024 | West Indies vs. Afghanistan | 6:00 am |
Super eights & knockouts fixtures:
| Matches | Date | Teams | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 41 | 19 June 2024 | South Africa vs. USA | 8:00 pm |
| Match 42 | 20 June 2024 | West Indies vs. England | 6:00 am |
| Match 43 | 20 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs. India | 8:00 pm |
| Match 44 | 21 June 2024 | Australia vs. Bangladesh | 6:00 am |
| Match 45 | 21 June 2024 | England vs. South Africa | 8:00 pm |
| Match 46 | 22 June 2024 | West Indies vs. USA | 6:00 am |
| Match 47 | 22 June 2024 | Bangladesh vs. India | 8:00 pm |
| Match 48 | 23 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs. Australia | 6:00 am |
| Match 49 | 23 June 2024 | England vs. USA | 8:00 pm |
| Match 50 | 24 June 2024 | West Indies vs. South Africa | 6:00 am |
| Match 51 | 24 June 2024 | Australia vs. India | 8:00 pm |
| Match 52 | 25 June 2024 | Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh | 6:00 am |
| Match 53 | 27 June 2024 | TBC vs. TBC | 6:00 am |
| Match 54 | 27 June 2024 | TBC vs. TBC | 8:00 pm |
| Match 55 | 29 June 2024 | TBC vs. TBC | 8:00 pm |
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Squads
1. Afghanistan Squad: Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc) (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
- Bench: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
2. Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Travis Head, David Warner, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
- Bench: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short
3. Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed (vc), Jaker Ali, Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
4. Canada Squad: Saad Bin Zafar (c), Shreyas Movva (wk), Aaron Johnson, Ravinderpal Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jeremy Gordon, Nikhil Dutta, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Rayyankhan Pathan, Junaid Siddiqui, Dilpreet Bajwa, Rishiv Joshi.
- Bench: Tajinder Singh, Aaditya Varadharajan, Ammar Khalid, Jatinder Matharu, Parveen Kumar
5. England squad: Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow (wk), Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
6. India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj
- Bench: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
7. Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
8. Namibia Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut
9. Nepal Squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee
10. Netherlands Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Ryan Klein, Saqib Zulfiqar, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi.
- Bench: Ryan Klein
11. New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
- Bench: Ben Sears
12. Oman Squad: Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad, Khalid Kail
- Bench: Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra
13. Papua New Guinea Squad: Assadollah Vala (c), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura
14. Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan
15. Scotland Squad: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal
16. South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs
17. Sri Lanka Squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka
Bench: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.
18. Uganda Squad: Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel
- Bench: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
19. United States Squad: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir
- Bench: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.
20. West Indies Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
T20 World Cup Records & Statistics
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Series results
| Season | Winner | Runners Up | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | India | Pakistan | South Africa |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | England |
| 2010 | England | Australia | West Indies |
| 2012/13 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 2013/14 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh |
| 2015/16 | West Indies | England | India |
| 2021/22 | Australia | New Zeland | Oman/United Arab Emirates |
| 2022/23 | England | Pakistan | Australia |
Highest Totals in T20 World Cup
| Team | Score | Opposition | Match Date | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 260/6 | Kenya | 14 Sep 2007 | 1 |
| England | 230/8 | South Africa | 18 Mar 2016 | 2 |
| South Africa | 229/4 | England | 18 Mar 2016 | 1 |
| India | 218/4 | England | 19 Sep 2007 | 1 |
| South Africa | 211/5 | Scotland | 7 Jun 2009 | 1 |
| India | 210/2 | Afghanistan | 3 Nov 2021 | 1 |
| South Africa | 209/5 | Afghanistan | 20 Mar 2016 | 1 |
| South Africa | 208/2 | West Indies | 11 Sep 2007 | 2 |
| West Indies | 205/6 | South Africa | 11 Sep 2007 | 1 |
| West Indies | 205/4 | Australia | 5 Oct 2012 | 1 |
Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup
| Team | Score | Opposition | Match Date | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39 | Sri Lanka | 24 Mar 2014 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 44 | Sri Lanka | 22 Oct 2021 | 1 |
| West Indies | 55 | England | 23 Oct 2021 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 60 | Sri Lanka | 31 Mar 2014 | 2 |
| Scotland | 60 | Afghanistan | 25 Oct 2021 | 2 |
| Ireland | 68 | West Indies | 30 Apr 2010 | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 69 | Nepal | 16 Mar 2014 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 70 | New Zealand | 26 Mar 2016 | 2 |
| Afghanistan | 72 | Bangladesh | 16 Mar 2014 | 1 |
| U.A.E. | 73 | Sri Lanka | 18 Oct 2022 | 2 |
Most Runs in the T20 World Cup
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | Ave | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 2012-2024 | 27 | 25 | 1141 | 81.5 | 0/14 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 2007-2014 | 31 | 31 | 1016 | 39.07 | 1/6 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 2007-2021 | 33 | 31 | 965 | 34.46 | 2/7 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 2007-2024 | 39 | 36 | 963 | 34.39 | 0/9 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | 2007-2016 | 35 | 34 | 897 | 30.93 | 0/6 |
| David Warner (AUS) | 2009-2024 | 34 | 34 | 806 | 25.18 | 0/6 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 2012-2024 | 27 | 27 | 799 | 42.05 | 1/4 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 2007-2024 | 36 | 36 | 742 | 23.93 | 0/3 |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 2007-2016 | 30 | 29 | 717 | 29.87 | 0/5 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 2012-2024 | 25 | 24 | 699 | 33.28 | 0/3 |
Most wickets in T20 World Cup
| Player | Span | Mat | Wkts | Best Bowling | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 2007-2022 | 36 | 47 | 4/9 | 6.78 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 2007-2016 | 34 | 39 | 4/11 | 6.71 |
| Lasith Malinga (SL) | 2007-2014 | 31 | 38 | 5/31 | 7.43 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 2009-2014 | 23 | 36 | 4/19 | 6.79 |
| Ajantha Mendis (SL) | 2009-2014 | 21 | 35 | 6/8 | 6.7 |
| Umar Gul (PAK) | 2007-2014 | 24 | 35 | 5/6 | 7.3 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) | 2012-2022 | 24 | 32 | 4/11 | 6.49 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 2021-2022 | 16 | 31 | 3/8 | 5.81 |
| Dale Steyn (SA) | 2009-2016 | 23 | 30 | 4/17 | 6.96 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 2007-2014 | 26 | 30 | 3/17 | 7.72 |
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Facts
Which country has won the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup the most times?
The West Indies and England share the record for the most T20 World Cup titles, with both teams having won the tournament twice each. The West Indies emerged victorious in 2012 and 2016, while England clinched the title in 2010 and 2022.
Which player has taken the most wickets in the history of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup?
Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh holds the record for the most wickets (47 wickets) in the history of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup. He surpassed former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi (39 wickets) during the 2021 edition.
Who won the inaugural ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in 2007?
The inaugural ICC T20 Cricket World Cup took place in South Africa in 2007. India emerged as the champions, defeating Pakistan in an exciting final at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This historic victory marked India’s first-ever ICC T20 World Cup title.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a t20 cricket World Cup match?
Brendon McCullum of New Zealand holds the record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup match. He scored a blistering 123 runs off just 58 balls against Bangladesh during the 2012 T20 World Cup.
Where to watch ICC t20World Cup warm-up matches?
You can catch the ICC T20 World Cup warm-up matches on various platforms. Here are some options:
- ESPNcricinfo: They provide live updates, schedules, and results for the warm-up matches.
- ICC’s Official Website: You can find details about the warm-up matches, including venues, timings, and participating teams.
- Broadcast Channels: You can watch live broadcasts on the Star Sports network and live streaming on Hotstar.
Some Known Records T20 World Cup
- Fastest Century: Chris Gayle, the explosive West Indian batsman, holds the record for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. He achieved this remarkable feat in just 48 balls against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
- Most Runs in a Single Edition: Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket maestro, amassed a staggering 319 runs during the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. His consistency and elegant stroke play were instrumental in India’s journey to the final.
- Best Bowling Figures: Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lankan mystery spinner, spun a web around the opposition during the 2012 T20 World Cup. He recorded astonishing figures of 6 wickets for 8 runs against Zimbabwe.
- Highest Team Total: Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest team total in a T20 World Cup match. They scored an imposing 260 runs for 6 wickets against Kenya during the 2007 edition.
- Hat-Trick Heroes: Several bowlers have claimed hat-tricks in T20 World Cup matches. Notable among them a re Brett Lee (Australia), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Curtis Campher (Ireland), and Kagiso Rabada (South Africa).
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