The T20 World Cup 2024 groups set the stage for an intense battle among cricketing powerhouses. India finds themselves in Group A, facing off against Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA. Meanwhile, England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman constitute Group B. Group C showcases New Zealand, the West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea. Finally, Group D, deemed the group of death, includes South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal.
The T20 World Cup 2024 schedule promises an exciting series of matches. Here are the key details:
- The tournament will take place in the West Indies and the USA.
- USA and Canada will commence the campaign with the first match on June 1 at the Fort Lauderhill Stadium in Florida.
- India’s first match will be against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9 at the Metlife Stadium in New York, which has a capacity of nearly 82,000 people.
- The final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 is set for June 29 in Barbados.
Groupings:
- Group A includes India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA.
- Group B comprises England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman.
- Group C consists of New Zealand, the West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
- Group D, termed the “group of death,” features South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal.
The format:
- Two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 stage, divided into two groups of four teams each.
- The top two teams from these groups will move to the semi-finals.
India’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule:
- India vs Ireland: June 5, 2024, New York
- India vs Pakistan: June 9, 2024, New York
- India vs USA: June 12, 2024, New York
- India vs Canada: June 15, 2024, Florida
While India holds the honor of being the inaugural champions, their journey to the T20 World Cup final has been elusive since 2014, where they faced defeat against Sri Lanka in Dhaka. Conversely, England, the defending champions, clinched victory in the 2022 edition held in Australia. The upcoming tournament is anticipated to be a thrilling clash of cricketing giants competing for the prestigious title.
