The ICC T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments. It showcases the fast-paced and exciting Twenty20 format. The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosts it. It brings together national teams from around the world. They compete for the title of T20 World Champions.
First held in 2007, the tournament has grown significantly in popularity and stature over the years. It happens every two years. But, the schedule has varied. The T20 World Cup has intense matches. They feature explosive batting, dynamic fielding, and strategic bowling.
Teams compete in a round-robin format. Then, they have knockout stages with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand finale. The tournament shows cricketing talent. It also celebrates the diverse cultures and passion for the sport in different nations.
The matches are often packed with thrilling moments. They have unexpected upsets and displays of brilliance. The ICC T20 World Cup captivates cricket fans worldwide. It is a pinnacle event in the cricket calendar.
When is the T20 World Cup?
The T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled for 1-29 June 2024. However, because of the time difference, the T20 World Cup will start on 2 June in India. The final will be on 29 June in India time. The first match between USA and Canada will be played at 7.30 PM local time on 1 June which will be 6 AM on 2 June in India. The final will start at 10 AM local time on 2 June at 7.30 PM in India on the same day.
Where is the T20 World Cup 2024, and what are its venues?
The USA and the West Indies will host the tournament together. This will be the first time the USA has hosted an ICC event. Matches will take place across nine venues, including stadiums in both the USA and the West Indies
The T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted in the USA and West Indies. The T20 World Cup 2024 will be played across nine venues. The USA will host an ICC event for the first time. It will be at: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (New York), Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium (Dallas), and Broward County Stadium (Lauderhill).
Here are the venues for the T20 World Cup 2024:
In the USA:
- Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (New York)
- Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium (Dallas)
- Broward County Stadium (Lauderhill)
In the West Indies:
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
- Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
- Providence Stadium, Guyana
- Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Commentators for the T20 World Cup 2024
- Ravi Shastri
- Nasser Hussain
- Ian Smith
- Mel Jones
- Harsha Bhogle
- Ian Bishop
- Aaron Finch
- Dinesh Karthik
- Ebony Rainford-Brent
- Samuel Badree
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Steve Smith
- Lisa Sthalekar
- Dale Steyn
- Graeme Smith
- Michael Atherton
- Waqar Younis
- Simon Doull
- Shaun Pollock
- Katey Martin
- Mpumelelo Mbangwa
- Natalie Germanos
- Danny Morrison
- Alison Mitchell
- Alan Wilkins
- Brian Murgatroyd
- Mike Haysman
- Ian Ward
- Athar Ali Khan
- Russel Arnold
- Niall O’Brien
- Kass Naidoo
- Daren Ganga
- Ricky Ponting
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Matthew Hayden
- Ramiz Raja
- Eoin Morgan
- Tom Moody
- Wasim Akram
- American commentator James O’Brien
