Complete guide to T20 world cup 2024: Schedule, teams, timing, past winners, where to watch, and more; know everything here

The stage is set for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is scheduled to start from June 2. The T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, will see USA taking on Canada in Texas in the opening clash. It will be the ninth edition of the showpiece tournament in only 17 years and evidently the biggest ever with 20 teams participating.

Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know before the action begins:

T20 World Cup 2024 schedule and timings:

Group Stage (June 2-18):

There will be at least one match, with some days featuring two or three games.
The group stage kicks off on June 2nd and concludes on June 18th.
 

Super 8s (June 19-25)

Most days in the Super 8s will see two matches played.
The Super 8s stage will kick off on June 19 and runs until June 25.
 

Knockout Stage:

Don't miss the thrilling knockout matches! The semi-finals will be played on June 27th.
The grand finale is set for June 29th at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Match Timings:

Match timings will vary due to different time zones across venues. While, some matches, like the opener between USA and Canada, will start as early as 6am IST, all of India's group-stage matches will be played at a convenient 8pm IST.

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T20 World Cup's format

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 boasts the biggest competition yet, with a record-breaking 20 nations vying for the coveted trophy. To ensure every team gets a chance to shine, the tournament is divided into two distinct stages. The first stage is a round-robin format, where the 20 teams are split into four groups of five. Each team will play all four teams in their group once. This initial stage allows every team to showcase their skills and fight for a spot in the next round. To advance from the group stage, only the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8s. The Super 8s stage raises the stakes even higher. The eight qualified teams are then divided into two groups of four. Here, the competition intensifies as each team plays the remaining three teams in their respective group. Similar to the group stage, the top two teams from each Super 8s group will then progress to the much-anticipated semi-finals. Throughout the tournament, points will be awarded to determine the winners. Two points are given for a victory, one point for a no-result (like a match being washed out), and zero points for a loss. In the case of a tied match, a thrilling Super Over will be played to break the deadlock. If even the Super Over ends in a tie, another Super Over will be contested until a clear winner emerges. This ensures a fair and exciting conclusion to each match.

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Teams

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 boasts an impressive lineup with all the cricketing giants ready to battle it out.  While Zimbabwe, unfortunately, couldn't secure qualification, all other Test-playing nations are geared up for the challenge. Let's take a look at the 20 teams divided into their respective groups:

Group A: Canada, India, Ireland, Pakistan, USA

Group B: Australia, England, Namibia, Oman, Scotland

Group C: Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, West Indies

Group D: Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Venues

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 marks a historic moment for the United States as they co-host their first major global cricket event. They'll be welcoming fans for 16 of the 55 matches across three stunning venues:

New York: Get ready for action at the newly built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. This beauty will even host the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash on June 9th!
Florida: Cricket fever will hit Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium, offering fans a chance to witness some exciting matches.
Texas: The Grand Prairie Stadium will be the heart of cricket in Texas, hosting its share of group stage matches.
The Caribbean islands, renowned for their passionate cricket fans, will be the stage for the remaining 39 matches. Here's where you can catch the action:

Barbados: Witness history unfold at the iconic Kensington Oval.
Antigua and Barbuda: The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium will be buzzing with cricketing energy.
Saint Lucia: Get ready for some electrifying matches at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
Guyana: The Guyana National Stadium promises a thrilling atmosphere for fans.
St Vincent and the Grenadines: Witness the passion at the Arnos Vale Playing Field.
Trinidad & Tobago: The Brian Lara Cricket Academy will be another hotspot for cricket lovers.
While both the USA and the Caribbean will host group stage matches, for the knockout stages starting with the Super 8s, all the action will shift to the beautiful islands of the Caribbean.

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Rules, Playing Conditions

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is introducing a new twist - the 'stop-clock' rule. This rule aims to keep the game moving at a brisk pace. Here's how it works:

Faster Play: The fielding team will have just 60 seconds to start bowling the next over after the previous one finishes. This will ensure less time wasted between overs and a more exciting viewing experience.

Minimum Overs: Matches need a minimum number of overs bowled from each side to be considered a complete game. This is five overs in the group and Super 8 stages, and increases to 10 overs in the knockout stages (semi-finals and final).

Rain Delays: The first semi-final and final have a backup day built into the schedule in case of rain interruptions. However, the second semi-final doesn't have this luxury due to its proximity to the final. To compensate, the second semi-final will have an extra 60 minutes of allotted playing time compared to the other two knockout matches, maximizing the chance of getting a result despite potential rain delays.

Past winners

The ICC T20 World Cup has seen some dominant performances over the years, with six different champions emerging from the eight tournaments played so far. Here's a look back at the winners:

2007: India

2009: Pakistan

2010: England

2012: West Indies

2014: Sri Lanka

2016: West Indies

2021: Australia

2022: England

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TV Telecast, Live Streaming Details

Here's how to catch all the action:

On TV: Tune in to the Star Sports Network channels to witness every match live.
Streaming Online: For those who prefer the digital route, head over to the Hotstar app or website and enjoy live streaming of all the matches.

T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches' schedule:

May 27: Canada vs Nepal - 9 PM IST

May 28: Oman vs Papua New Ginea - 12:30 AM IST, Namibia vs Uganda - 4:30 AM IST, Sri Lanka vs Netherlands - 8 PM IST, Bangladesh vs USA - 9 PM IST

May 29: Australia vs Namibia - 4:30 AM IST, Afghanistan vs Oman - 10:30 PM IST

May 30: Scotland vs Uganda - 8 PM IST, Nepal vs USA - 9 PM IST

May 31: Namibia vs Papua New Guinea - 12:30 AM IST, Netherlands vs Canada - 1 AM IST, West Indies vs Australia - 4:30 AM IST, Ireland vs Sri Lanka - 8 PM IST, Scotland vs Afghanistan - 8 PM IST

June 1: India vs Bangladesh - 8 PM IST

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