T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule: Match Dates, Venues & Fixtures

The T20 World Cup is one of the most exhilarating events in the world of cricket, captivating fans with its fast-paced, high-energy matches. This tournament, which features the best cricketing nations competing in the shortest format of the game, has become a cornerstone of international cricket since its inception.

The 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup promises to be particularly special as it will be co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies. This unique collaboration marks the first time the tournament will be held in the USA, bringing the excitement of world-class T20 cricket to new audiences in North America.

In this blog, we will provide you with comprehensive information about the T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, including match dates, venues, and fixtures. Whether you’re planning to attend the matches in person or follow the action from home, our detailed guide will help you stay updated on all the thrilling moments of this prestigious tournament.

Cricket Men's T20 World Cup 2024

The Men's T20 World Cup 2024 begins in the West Indies and the USA on 1 June 2024, marking the 9th edition of this exciting tournament. This edition is special because it is the first time the USA will host the event, and it will have 20 teams playing in an expanded format. England, the defending champions, won the last title by defeating Pakistan in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The tournament starts on 1 June 2024 and ends with the final on 29 June 2024. One of the most awaited matches, between the biggest rivals in cricket, India and Pakistan, will be held at the 34,000-capacity stadium in Nassau County, New York, on Sunday, 9 June. Get ready for the biggest T20 World Cup yet, full of thrilling matches and exciting fantasy cricket on First Games!

T20 World Cup 2024 Teams

• Total Teams: 20 teams will participate in the T20 World Cup 2024.
• Automatic Qualifications:
  • Top 8 teams from the 2022 T20 World Cup.
  • 2 host countries automatically qualified.
• Ranking Qualifications: 2 teams qualified based on T20I team rankings.
• Regional Qualifiers: 8 teams qualified through regional qualifiers.
• Directly Qualified Teams:
  • West Indies
  • USA
  • Australia
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • England
  • New Zealand
  • Netherlands
  • Sri Lanka
  • South Africa
• Group Stage Teams:
  • Namibia
  • Uganda
  • Scotland
  • Ireland
  • Nepal
  • Oman
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Canada
• Debut Teams:
  • Uganda
  • Canada

T20 World Cup 2024 Format

The 20 teams participating in the T20 World Cup 2024 are divided into four groups of five each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage. In this stage, the eight teams will be split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each of these groups will then qualify for the knockout stage, which includes two semi-finals followed by the final. This format ensures a competitive tournament with multiple stages of high-stakes matches leading to the ultimate showdown for the championship.

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T20 World Cup 2024 Groups

From June 1 to June 17, 2024, each team will compete in a single round-robin format against the four teams in their respective group, culminating in a total of 40 group matches.

T20 World Cup 2024 Venues

The excitement of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be shared across the Americas with matches played in nine venues across the USA and the West Indies. Cricket fans in the US will get to enjoy the group stage with 16 matches happening in Dallas, Lauderhill and New York. 

The Caribbean islands will then take center stage for the remaining 39 matches. The stakes will rise in the knockout stages with the semi-finals played in Guyana and Trinidad before the grand finale on June 29th at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

2024 T20 World Cup Group Stage Match Schedule

The highly anticipated Cricket T20 World Cup kicks off on June 2nd with a clash between hosts USA and their North American neighbors Canada in Dallas. Cricket fans won't want to miss some marquee matchups in the group stage: India and Pakistan face off on June 9th, a battle between Asian giants.

Sri Lanka and South Africa lock horns on June 3rd, and on June 8th, England and Australia renew their rivalry in Barbados. The cricketing passion reaches a fever pitch on June 12th in Trinidad, as the other hosts, the West Indies, go head-to-head with New Zealand.

T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Stage

The T20 World Cup promises strategic intrigue from the very start. Top-ranked teams like India, Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka will be placed together in Group 1, carrying their seeding forward to the Super 8 stage regardless of their group stage finish. This means they'll avoid facing each other again until the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, powerhouses like Pakistan, England, West Indies, and South Africa are likely to find themselves in Group 2.

However, there's an interesting twist – if a seeded team gets knocked out in the group stage, the remaining team from their group will inherit their seeding. This adds an extra layer of pressure and tactical maneuvering to the group matches, making every single game a must-watch.

2024 T20 World Cup Super 8 Match Schedule

The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024 will commence at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia on June 19, 2024, and conclude at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent on June 25, 2024. Below is the schedule for the Super 8 matches.

Semi-Finals

The first semi-final will take place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 26, while the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad will host the second semi-final on June 27. Both matches have designated reserve days.

The Final

The tournament final will be held at the picturesque Kensington Oval on June 29 at 8 PM IST, with a reserve day scheduled for the following day.

2024 T20 World Cup Semifinals and Final Match Schedule

Summing Up

In summary, the T20 World Cup 2024 promises an exhilarating series of matches, starting with the group stages from June 1 to June 17, followed by the Super 8 round from June 19 to June 25, and culminating in the semi-finals on June 26 and 27. The grand finale is set for June 29 at the iconic Kensington Oval. As you gear up to enjoy this cricketing spectacle, enhance your experience by playing fantasy cricket on First Games. Download the First Games fantasy cricket app today and immerse yourself in the action, making strategic picks and competing for exciting rewards. Don't miss out on the fun and thrill of fantasy cricket on First Games!