The cricketing world is gearing up for the ninth ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be a historic event from June 4th to 30th, 2024. This tournament, for the first time, sees the West Indies and the United States co-hosting, indicating a significant expansion in cricket’s global appeal.
Format and Schedule
The 2024 T20 World Cup adopts a Twenty20 International format, with matches spanning 20 overs. This edition features a significant increase in participating teams, bringing the total to 20. These teams are divided into four groups, each comprising five teams. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 stage, subsequently leading to the semifinals and the championship match.
Qualification and Teams
Automatic qualifications are granted to both host nations – the West Indies and the USA.
ICC Men’s T20 WC Team List 2024
To find out who is on the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup team list, see the information below.
- West Indies
- Australia
- England
- India
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Guinea
- Papua New Guinea
- Canada
- Nepal
- Oman
Two more are yet to be decided.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Host
The USA and the West Indies will host the T20 World Cup in 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced in 2021.
- Given that the USA is hosting, one may argue that ICC will establish the USA as a major player in the world of cricket.
- There have been rumors that England could host the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.
- However, the games will currently be held in the West Indies and the United States.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Venue
The ICC believed that having the USA Venue to co-host a significant cricket tournament would only strengthen the case for cricket’s inclusion in LA28.
The International Olympic Committee will make the ultimate selection later this year after the ICC presented to the LA28 team. The venue of ICC means World Cup are as follows:
Place | Stadium |
St Vincent and The Grenadines | Arnosqueen’s Park Oval |
Trinidad and Tobago | Vale Stadium |
United States of America | Grand Prairie Stadium |
United States of America | Central Broward Park |
United States of America | Eisenhower Park Stadium |
Antigua and Barbuda | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
Barbados | Kensington Oval |
Dominica | Windsor Park |
Guyana | Providence Stadium |
Saint Lucia | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground |
Significance for Cricket
The choice of the USA as a co-host is a strategic move by the ICC to establish cricket’s prominence in new territories, potentially paving the way for its inclusion in future Olympic Games. The diverse venue selection not only showcases the global nature of cricket but also brings the game to new audiences.
Preparation for the Big Event
As teams prepare for this global cricketing spectacle, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 promises not just high-octane matches but also a festival celebrating the sport’s growing global footprint. With the expansion to 20 teams, the tournament offers a platform for emerging cricket nations to showcase their talent on the world stage, potentially leading to new cricketing stories and heroes.
This tournament is set to be more than just a series of matches; it’s a step towards making cricket a truly global sport.