T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to begin on June 2, 2024 with the clash between the United States and Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led Team India will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5.
India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and the USA have been placed in Group A, while Australia, England, Oman, Scotland and Namibia have been paired in Group B.
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The tournament will be played in round-robin format with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The winners of the two semi-finals will progress to the final of the marquee event at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29.
The T20 World Cup is an international cricket championship organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It features national teams from around the world competing in the Twenty20 (T20) format of cricket. Each team plays 20 overs making the game shorter and more dynamic compared to traditional formats like Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
The first T20 World Cup, officially known as the ICC World Twenty20, was held in 2007. It took place in South Africa, and India emerged as the tournament’s inaugural champion by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final match.
The teams for the T20 World Cup are selected based on their rankings in the ICC T20 International Team Rankings and through qualifying tournaments. The top teams in the rankings automatically qualify for the tournament, while others compete in regional qualifiers to earn their spot in the World Cup.
As of the latest tournament, the West Indies hold the record for the most T20 World Cup victories, having won the title twice (in 2012 and 2016). Other winners include India (2007), Pakistan (2009), England (2010), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021).