In a thrilling announcement for cricket enthusiasts, the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to witness an epic clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9 at Eisenhower Park, New York. The tournament, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, is scheduled from June 1 to June 29, featuring 55 matches across six venues in the West Indies and three in the USA.
Group A, consisting of powerhouses India and Pakistan, along with Ireland, Canada, and USA, promises intense competition. Star Sports, the official broadcasters, revealed the schedule, with India playing their first three group matches in New York and the fourth in Florida. The tournament opener unfolds with a face-off between USA and Canada.
Defending champions England will kick off their campaign against Australia on June 8 in Barbados, with the grand finale also slated for the same venue. Semifinal 1 will be held in Guyana, while Semifinal 2 takes place in Trinidad on June 26 and 27, respectively.
A total of 20 teams will participate, including debutants Canada, USA, and Uganda. Notably, these teams will make their maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup, adding a fresh dynamic to the competition. The groups are divided as follows:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
The tournament aims to build on the success of the 2022 edition, where England emerged victorious by defeating Pakistan in the final. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the action-packed encounters that the T20 World Cup 2024 promises to deliver.
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