The ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 is set to be hosted by the United States and the West Indies, featuring 20 teams for the first time. The top eight teams from the previous edition, along with the host nations, earned direct entry, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and six regional qualifiers make up the rest. Three teams, USA, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, will be making their debut at an ICC World Cup.
The tournament will consist of two group-based rounds and a knockout round with semifinals. The 20 teams will be divided into four groups, followed by a Super Eight phase and then the semifinals. Matches will be held from June 1 to 29, with the final taking place on June 29. The tournament will be played at nine venues across the US and the Caribbean, with New York, Texas, and Florida hosting matches in the US, while six Caribbean nations will host matches.
India vs Pakistan is a highly anticipated match that will take place in New York on June 9. This fixture always draws a lot of attention, and tickets for the match sold out quickly, with resale platforms asking for high prices. Rules for ties, super overs, and rain delays have been laid out for the tournament, ensuring fair play and results in case of adverse weather conditions.
Previous winners of the T20 World Cup include India, Pakistan, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Australia, with England being the defending champions. The prize money for the 2024 edition has not been confirmed, but previous winners have received significant amounts. Tickets for the tournament went on sale via a public ballot in February, with prices ranging from $6 to several hundred dollars.
The ICC has allocated broadcasting and streaming rights to various outlets worldwide, with Al Jazeera providing extensive coverage of the tournament. Fans can follow the tournament for news, previews, live updates, post-match analysis, and more. Cricket is a game of bat and ball involving 11 players per team, with rules that can be complex but are explained in detail. A simple cricket quiz is available for fans to test their knowledge of the sport.
