The tournament, to be held in the United States and the West Indies, is a treat for cricket fans old and new, as American audiences will become more aware of, and perhaps embrace, a game that has traditionally been met with indifference across the pond.
However, the T20 format is designed to build excitement and the matches in New York, Texas and Florida will be a great spectacle, especially if favorites India face Pakistan in the first group stage match. It should be.
This year’s tournament is divided into one round group stage with four groups of five teams each, with the top two teams qualifying for the Super 8. These two groups will each have two qualifiers to the semi-finals, with the final taking place on June 29th at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
England are the defending champions and have a big point to prove, having easily missed out on the 50-over crown in India last year.
Scotland, Ireland and Afghanistan are the dark horses poised to pull off an upset, but apart from that the usual powerhouses are in the running to win, with Australia and South Africa expected to progress.
British fans will not be accepting early start times for some late night matches to cater for local North American crowds.
T20 World Cup standings, match schedule, results
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India |
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Pakistan |
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3 |
Canada |
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Ireland |
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united states of america |
USA vs Canada – 1:30 a.m., Grande Prairie Stadium
Ireland vs India – 3:30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
USA vs. Pakistan – 3:30 p.m., Grand Prairie Stadium.
Ireland vs. Canada – 3:30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Pakistan v India – 3:30 pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Pakistan vs Canada – 3:30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
India are favourites to win the 2024 T20 World Cup
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USA vs India – 3:30 pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
USA vs. Ireland – 3:30 p.m., Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Canada vs. India – 3:30 p.m., Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Pakistan vs. Ireland – 3:30 p.m., Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
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England |
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Australia |
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Namibia |
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Scotland |
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Oman |
Oman v Namibia – 1.30am, Kensington Oval
England v Scotland – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
Oman v Australia – 1:30am, Kensington Oval
Namibia vs Scotland – 8pm, Kensington Oval
Australia vs England – 6pm, Kensington Oval
Oman vs Scotland – 6pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Jofra Archer could be key to England’s hopes
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Namibia v Australia – 1:30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Oman vs England – 8pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Namibia vs England – 8pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Scotland v Australia – 1.30am, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
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new zealand |
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West Indies |
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Papua New Guinea |
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Uganda |
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Afghanistan |
West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea – 3:30pm, Providence Stadium
Afghanistan vs. Uganda – 1:30 a.m., Providence Stadium.
Uganda vs. Papua New Guinea – 12:30am, Providence Stadium
Afghanistan vs. New Zealand – 12:30 a.m., Providence Stadium
West Indies vs Uganda – 1.30am, Providence Stadium
West Indies v New Zealand – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Pressure mounts for hosts West Indies
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Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Uganda vs New Zealand – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Papua New Guinea vs. New Zealand – 3:30pm, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
West Indies v Afghanistan – 1.30am, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
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South Africa |
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Sri Lanka |
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Bangladesh |
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Nepal |
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Netherlands |
Sri Lanka vs. South Africa – 3:30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Nepal vs Netherlands – 3:30 pm, Grande Prairie Stadium
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1.30am, Grande Prairie Stadium
Netherlands vs South Africa – 3:30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
South Africa vs Bangladesh – 3:30 pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
South Africa are the favourites in Group D
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Nepal vs. Sri Lanka – 12:30 a.m., Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Netherlands v Bangladesh – 3.30pm, Arnos Vale Stadium
Nepal v South Africa – 12:30am, Arnos Vale Stadium
Nepal v Bangladesh – 12:30am, Arnos Vale Stadium
Netherlands v Sri Lanka – 1.30am, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
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A1 |
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B2 |
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C1 |
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D2 |
C1 vs A1 – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
B2 vs D2 – 1.30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
A1 vs D2 – 3.30pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
C1 vs B2 – 1.30am, Anos Vale Stadium
B2 v A1 – 3.30pm, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
C1 vs D2 – 1.30am, Arnos Vale Stadium
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A2 |
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B1 |
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D1 |
A2 vs D1 – 3.30pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
B1 vs C2 – 1.30am, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
B1 vs D1 – 3.30am, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground
A2 v C2 – 1.30am, Kensington Oval
A2 vs B1 – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
C2 v D1 – 1.30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Group 1 Winners vs Group 2 Runners-up – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Group 2 winner vs Group 1 runner-up – 3:30pm, Providence Stadium
Semi-Final 1 Winner vs Semi-Final 2 Winner – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda – Capacity 10,000
Kensington Oval, Barbados – Capacity 28,000
Providence Stadium, Guyana – Capacity 20,000
Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia – Capacity 15,000
Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Capacity 18,000
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago – Capacity 15,000
Central Broward Park, Florida (USA) – Capacity: 25,000
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (USA) – Capacity 34,000
Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (USA) – Capacity 15,000
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York
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Sri Lanka, Afghanistan – 33/1
Selected countries only. Odds provided by Bet365 are subject to change.
How to watch the T20 World Cup
TV channel: The T20 World Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Live Stream: Subscribers can watch online through the Sky Go app.