The ICC T20 World Cup will kick off tomorrow, meaning Sunday, in America and the West Indies.
The first match of the T20 World Cup will be played between host America and Canada in Dallas, according to Pakistani time, at half-past five in the morning.
For the first time in the history of the T20 World Cup, 20 teams are participating in the tournament.
Which teams are participating in the T20 World Cup?
In the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan, Australia, England, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Canada, America, the West Indies, Oman, Uganda, Nepal, and Namibia are participating.
The teams of America, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda are participating in any T20 World Cup for the first time.
Which team is in which group?
In Group A of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan, India, Ireland, America, and Canada are included.
Group B includes Australia, England, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman, while Group C includes Afghanistan, New Zealand, the West Indies, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda.
Group D includes Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands.
What is the format of the tournament?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled according to two group rounds and a knockout stage.
The group stage of the tournament will be played from June 2 to June 17.
After that, the Super Eight round will be held from June 18 to June 25.
The semi-finals of the tournament will be played on June 26 and 27 respectively, while the final match will be played on June 29.
In which cities will the T20 World Cup be played?
All 55 matches of the T20 World Cup will be played in 9 cities of America and the West Indies.
Three cities in America, New York, Dallas, and Florida, will host 16 matches out of 55.
In the West Indies, 39 matches of the event will be played on 6 venues, including Guyana, Barbados, Antigua, Trinidad, Saint Vincent, and Saint Lucia.
When and where will the important matches of the T20 World Cup be played?
The most important match of the group stage will be played between Pakistan and India on June 9 in New York.
Similarly, traditional rivals England and Australia will face each other on June 8 in Barbados, while the match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will also be played on June 8 in Dallas.
The semi-finals of the T20 World Cup will be played on June 26 and 27 in Trinidad and Guyana respectively, while the final will be played on June 29 in Barbados.
It should be noted that reserve days have also been kept for the semi-finals and final.
Which teams have won the T20 World Cup so far?
So far, the teams that have won the T20 World Cup include Pakistan (2009), England (2010, 2022), India (2007), the West Indies (2012, 2016), Australia (2021), and Sri Lanka (2014).
It should be noted that England will defend their title in this T20 World Cup.
Where will the matches be broadcast in Pakistan?
The matches of the ICC T20 World Cup in Pakistan will be broadcast on PTV Sports and Ten Sports on TV.
In addition, Pakistani fans will also be able to stream T20 World Cup matches on digital platforms such as Tapmad, Tameesh App, and Mauka App.