The ninth edition of the Twenty-20 World Cup is back bigger than ever!
For the first time in the competition’s history, the United States of America will co-host the tournament alongside the West Indies.
After success in the ODI format of the competition last year, Australia will hope to add a second T20 World Cup trophy to their cabinet.
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Cricket is set to boom in the USA off the back of the tournament and the sport’s governing body hopes to have one million US kids enrolled in the sport by 2028.
“The World Cup has a crucial role in grabbing the attention of fans and potential fans, but really what we leave behind as the legacy of this World Cup is what will count,” ICC chief commercial office Anurag Dahiya said.
“We’re partnering with schools to incorporate cricket into their physical education programs, that involves things like teaching them the basics of cricket, and a lot of that will kick off from the new school term in August.
“The aim there is as we get to the Olympics in LA in 2028, we are aiming to have a million school kids playing cricket.
“Equally, there is a focus on training and education, developing coaches and officials… and that is where we feel the proper foundation for the sustainable growth of our sport will be laid.”
The tournament has expanded to 20 teams this year, with Canada and Uganda qualifying for the first time. It’s also the first time the USA will compete in the tournament, which is as a result of their guaranteed entry as co-hosts.
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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
WHEN IS IT?
The tournament starts on Saturday June 1 with host nation the United States of America taking on Canada in Dallas at Grand Prairie Stadium.
Fun fact, USA v Canada is the longest rivalry in cricket!
WHEN ARE THE AUSSIES IN ACTION?
Australia are a huge shout to take home silverware from this tournament and Andrew McDonald and his coaching staff have assembled a seriously talented squad. Mitch Marsh is set to captain the side but he’ll be joined by the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell. Veterans Mitchell Starc and David Warner are also in the side, while short format specialists Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis are likely to play crucial roles as well.
June 6, Thursday @ 10:30am: Oman v Australia (Kensington Oval, Barbados)
June 9, Sunday @ 3:00am: Australia v England (Kensington Oval, Barbados)
June 12, Wednesday @ 10:30am: Namibia v Australia (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua)
June 16, Sunday @ 10:30am: Scotland v Australia (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia)
The top two finishers from Group B advance to the Super 8 stage.
Should Australia qualify, the Super 8 fixtures will be held on the following dates:
June 21, Friday @ 10:30am: v D2 (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua)
June 23, Sunday @ 10:30am: v C1 (Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent)
June 25, Tuesday @12:30am: v A1 (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia)
The finals will be held on the following dates:
June 27, Thursday @ 10:30am: Semi-final 1 (Brian Lara Academy, Trinidad)
June 28, Friday @ 12:30am: Semi-final 2 (Providence Stadium, Guyana)
June 30, Sunday @ 12:30am: Final (Kensington Oval, Barbados)
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HOW TO WATCH
Every match of the 2024 T20 World Cup will be live streamed on the Amazon Prime Video app and website in Australia.
WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME?
England were victors back in 2022, defeating Pakistan in the final to become just the second country to win dual T20 World Cup titles throughout history.
They also became the first side ever to hold both the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup at the same time, having won the 2019 edition of the 50-over format.
England restricted Pakistan to just 137 runs, with Sam Curran (3/12) doing the most damage alongside Adil Rashid (2/22) and Chris Jordan (2/27).
Swash-buckling English allrounder Ben Stokes was the hero in the run chase, putting together a composed 52* off 49 to spearhead his side to the title with an over to spare.
Despite losing just one game, host nation Australia never made it out of the group stage due to an inferior net run rate compared to New Zealand and England.
The tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was held in Australia.
PAST WINNERS
2022 – England
2021 – Australia
2016 – West Indies
2014 – Sri Lanka
2012 – West Indies
2010 – England
2009 – Pakistan
2007 – India