May 30th 2024.
The much-awaited ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is all set to kick off on June 2nd, with the USA and Canada facing off in the opening match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. Excitement is in the air as India, the champions of the inaugural tournament in 2007, will begin their journey towards another victory when they take on Ireland on June 5th.
This edition of the T20 World Cup will see a total of 55 matches played by 20 teams across nine different venues, with three in the USA and six in the Caribbean. The final match will be held on June 29th in Barbados. The tournament promises to be a thrilling one, with the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan scheduled for June 9th at the new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island.
Out of the 20 participating teams, ten will begin their journey in the USA, with 16 matches to be played in Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York. The remaining 41 matches will take place in the Caribbean, spread across six different islands. The semifinals will be held in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, with the final match set to take place in Barbados on June 29th.
The tournament is divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the Super Eight phase, followed by the knockout semifinals and the final. The co-hosts USA are placed in Group A with India, Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland, making their first appearance at the tournament. Group B consists of the last two T20 World Cup winners, England and Australia, along with Namibia, Scotland, and Oman.
The West Indies will compete in Group C alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea, while Group D features South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal. Fans can expect some intense matches as these teams battle it out for the ultimate glory.
The USA will host the tournament at three venues - the Texas Grand Prairie Stadium, Florida Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, and New York Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. In the Caribbean, the matches will take place at six different venues - Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia, Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago, and Providence Stadium in Guyana.
For Indian viewers, the tournament will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Those who prefer streaming can catch the matches on Disney + Hotstar. The Indian team, led by captain Virat Kohli, includes star players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. The squad also features promising young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav.
Mark your calendars, because here is the schedule for the Indian team's matches in Indian time:
- June 5th: India vs Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York at 8:00 PM
- June 9th: India vs Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York at 8:00 PM
- June 12th: India vs USA at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York at 8:00 PM
- June 15th: India vs Canada at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida at 8:00 PM
Get ready for an action-packed tournament as the best teams from around the world compete for the coveted T20 World Cup title. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to cheer on your favorite team!
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