DUBAI: On June 9, the anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is set to electrify New York as part of the Twenty20 World Cup group stage. Meanwhile, the tournament’s co-hosts, the United States, will kick off proceedings against Canada in the opening match, slated for June 1 in Dallas.
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan showdown will unfold in a 34,000-seat modular stadium, one among eight venues for the tournament. With a record 20 teams split into four groups and a total of 55 games scheduled, the month-long event will culminate in the Super Eight round, featuring the top two from each group. Group matches will exclusively take place in Dallas, Florida, and New York, while the Super Eight, semi-finals, and the ultimate finale will grace the arenas of the West Indies, culminating in the final showdown in Barbados on June 29.
“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 marks an exciting expansion of our sport with more teams than ever before set to compete in this event,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.
“It’s going to be an incredible spectacle bringing together 20 international teams from Africa, the Americas, Asia, East-Asia Pacific and Europe.”
In the same group as the defending champions England, Australia, victors of the 2021 tournament and the previous 50-over World Cup, will face off against their Ashes rivals on June 8 in Barbados.
The announcement of the 2023 one-day international World Cup schedule arrived a mere four months ahead of the tournament, resulting in several last-minute match reschedulings that left traveling fans furious.
Amid preparations, Cricket West Indies Chief Executive Johnny Grave hailed the release of the T20 World Cup schedule six months prior to the event as a “significant milestone.
“We know that teams, fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide have been eagerly awaiting this announcement. And now that it is available, it provides a roadmap for the thrilling journey that lies ahead,” Grave said.
T20 WORLD CUP GROUPS
Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and United States
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland and Oman
Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal
