The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be the ninth T20 World Cup, a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) competition involving men’s national teams and run by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which will occur in 2024. The USA and the West Indies will share hosting duties from June 1 to June 29, 2024.
This will be the first ICC World Cup tournament in which matches will be played outside the US and the West Indies in a country other than the US. England were the defending champions, and they defeated Pakistan in the previous edition’s final.
A record 20 teams will participate in the tournament, expanding from 16 teams in the 2022 tournament. These will include the two hosts, the top eight teams from the 2022 edition, the following two teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, and the eight teams determined by the regional qualifiers.
Canada and Uganda have qualified for the men’s T20 World Cup for the first time, while the United States is making its first appearance as co-hosts.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Format/Structure
In the first round, the 20 teams will be split into four groups, each with five teams. The best two teams from each group will move on to the Super 8 round. Then, in the Super 8 round, the teams will be separated into two groups, each containing four teams.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, with two semi-finals and a final match.
| Round | Number of Groups | Number of Teams per Group | Teams Advancing |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round (Group Stage) | 4 | 5 | Top 2 from each group |
| Super 8 Round | 2 | 4 | Top 2 from each group |
| Knockout Stage | – | – | Two semi-finals & final |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Groups
In the initial stage of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, there will be four groups, each with five teams. Every team will play against the other teams in its group once. After these matches, the two teams with the highest scores from each group will move forward to the Super 8 stage.
Group A
India and Pakistan have been placed as A1 and A2, respectively.
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | India (A1) |
| 2 | Pakistan (A2) |
| 3 | Ireland |
| 4 | Canada |
| 5 | United States |
The first match is scheduled for June 1, 2024, between the United States and Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Group B
England and Australia are placed as B1 and B2, respectively.
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | England (B1) |
| 2 | Australia (B2) |
| 3 | Namibia |
| 4 | Scotland |
| 5 | Oman |
The first match in this group will occur on June 2, 2024, between Oman and Namibia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Group C
New Zealand and West Indies are seeded as C1 and C2, respectively.
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand (C1) |
| 2 | West Indies (C2) (H) |
| 3 | Afghanistan |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea |
| 5 | Uganda |
The group’s opening match is on June 2, 2024, between the West Indies and Papua New Guinea at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana.
Group D
South Africa and Sri Lanka are placed as D1 and D2, respectively.
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (D1) |
| 2 | Sri Lanka (D2) |
| 3 | Bangladesh |
| 4 | Netherlands |
| 5 | Nepal |
The group’s first match is scheduled for June 3, 2024, between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Host Countries
The United States and the West Indies will host the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, according to an announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November 2021. Cricket West Indies and USA Cricket jointly submitted the bid after two years of preparation as part of their strategic partnership.
The ICC hopes hosting a major tournament for the first time will elevate cricket’s presence in the USA. New York is set to host several matches, including the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan showdown.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squads have started to roll out. New Zealand took the lead on April 29, 2024, announcing their team. Following suit, England, India, and South Africa revealed their squads the next day. By May 1, as the squad submission deadline approached, Australia, Afghanistan, Oman, and Nepal had also unveiled their squads.
Canada, appearing in their debut T20 World Cup, announced their squads on May 2, 2024. The host nations, the West Indies and the United States disclosed their squads on May 3, 2024.
For detailed squad information, you can refer to the main article: All Team’s Squad For The Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Teams and Qualification
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature teams from various qualifying routes. Firstly, the top eight teams from the previous tournament held in 2022 secured automatic berths. The tournament hosts, the United States and the West Indies, also gained automatic qualification.
Two more spots were awarded based on the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings as of November 14, 2022. The highest-ranked teams still needed to qualify through other means to earn these spots.
The remaining eight positions were determined through regional qualification events organized by the ICC. Two teams each from Africa, Asia, and Europe and one team each from the Americas and the East Asia-Pacific regions secured berths through these qualifiers.
Notably, several countries secured their spots through intense qualifying matches. For instance, Ireland and Scotland qualified from the Europe Qualifier, while Papua New Guinea secured its place through the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Canada emerged victorious in the Americas Qualifier after defeating Bermuda, securing their spot.
Similarly, Nepal and Oman qualified through the Asia Qualifier, and Namibia and Uganda secured spots through the Africa Qualifier.
It’s worth mentioning that despite being a Test-playing nation, Zimbabwe still needed to secure qualification for the tournament.
Here’s a summary of the teams and their pathways to qualification:
| Means of Qualification | Date | Venues | Teams | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosts | 16 November 2021 | — | 2 | United States, West Indies |
| 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | 13 November 2022 | Australia | 8 | Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka |
| ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings | 14 November 2022 | — | 2 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh |
| Europe Qualifier | 20–28 July 2023 | Scotland | 2 | Ireland, Scotland |
| East Asia-Pacific Qualifier | 22–29 July 2023 | Papua New Guinea | 1 | Papua New Guinea |
| Americas Qualifier | 30 September–7 October 2023 | Bermuda | 1 | Canada |
| Asia Qualifier | 30 October–5 November 2023 | Nepal | 2 | Nepal, Oman |
| Africa Qualifier | 22–30 November 2023 | Namibia | 2 | Namibia, Uganda |
| Total | — | — | 20 |
FAQs
1. When will the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 take place?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held from June 1 to June 29, 2024.
2. Where will the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 be held?
The United States and the West Indies will co-host the tournament.
3. How many teams will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
A total of 20 teams will participate in the tournament, the highest number in the history of the T20 World Cup.
4. How are teams qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Teams qualify through various means, including automatic qualification based on performance in previous tournaments, rankings, and regional qualifiers organized by the ICC.
5. Has the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule been released?
The schedule for ICC Men’s World Cup 2024 has been released. It is advisable to check the official ICC website or other reliable cricket news sources closer to the event for the latest schedule updates.
6. When will the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 squads be announced?
Squad announcements usually occur closer to the tournament dates. Each participating team will announce their squad individually. Fans can stay updated by following official team announcements and cricket news sources.
7. Where can I watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
The tournament matches will be broadcast globally on various television networks and streaming platforms. Details about broadcasting rights and channels will be available closer to the event.
8. Are tickets available for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
The organizers will announce ticket information, including availability and purchase details, closer to the tournament dates. Fans can check the official tournament website for ticketing details.
9. Which teams are considered favorites to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Predicting favorites can vary based on team performance leading up to the tournament. Traditional cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia, and England are often considered strong contenders, but T20 cricket is known for its unpredictability, so any team could emerge victorious.
10. Will any special events or ceremonies be held during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Details about special events, ceremonies, and other festivities associated with the tournament will be announced by the organizers closer to the event dates. Fans can expect exciting entertainment both on and off the field.
11. Indian Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
12. Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan and Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
