Held in the United States and the West Indies, cricket fans old and new alike rejoiced as viewers Stateside were introduced to, and hopefully caught up in, a game that was usually met with indifference across the pond.
However, the T20 format is designed to get the pulse racing and the matches held in New York, Texas and Florida should be a great spectacle especially with favorites India facing Pakistan during the first group stage.
This year’s tournament is divided into a first round group stage consisting of five teams in each of four groups, the top two will qualify for the Super 8. The two groups will produce two qualifiers for the semi-finals, before the final on June 29 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
England are the defending champions and have a big point to prove after dropping the 50-over crown to India last year.
Scotland, Ireland and Afghanistan are among the dark horses looking to cause an upset, but if not, it’s a case of the usual suspects seeing the trophy with Australia and South Africa going far.
Fans in the UK will not get an early start time for some games, which will be moved into the night to cater to local North American audiences.
T20 World Cup table, schedule and results
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team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
No |
Pts |
1 |
India |
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2 |
Pakistan |
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3 |
Canada |
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4 |
Ireland |
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5 |
USA |
USA vs Canada – 01.30, Grand Prairie Stadium
Ireland vs India – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
USA vs Pakistan – 3.30pm, Grand Prairie Stadium
Ireland vs Canada – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Pakistan vs India – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Pakistan vs Canada – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
India are favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2024
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USA vs India – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
USA vs. Ireland – 3:30 p.m., Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Canada vs India – 3.30pm, Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Pakistan vs Ireland – 3.30pm, Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
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team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
NRR |
Pts |
1 |
England |
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2 |
Australia |
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3 |
Namibia |
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4 |
Scotland |
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5 |
Oman |
Oman vs Namibia – 1.30am, Kensington Oval
England vs Scotland – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
Oman vs 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 the key to England’s hopes
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Namibia vs Australia – 1.30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Oman vs England – 8pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Namibia vs England – 8pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Scotland vs Australia – 1.30, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
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team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
NRR |
Pts |
1 |
New Zealand |
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2 |
West Indies |
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3 |
Papua New Guinea |
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4 |
Uganda |
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5 |
Afghanistan |
West Indies vs Papua New Guinea – 15.30, Providence Stadium
Afghanistan vs Uganda – 1.30am, Providence Stadium
Uganda vs Papua New Guinea – 12.30, Providence Stadium
Afghanistan vs New Zealand – 12.30pm, Providence Stadium
West Indies vs Uganda – 1.30am, Providence Stadium
West Indies vs New Zealand – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
The pressure is on the West Indies hosts
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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 vs Afghanistan – 1.30am, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
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The team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
NRR |
Pts |
1 |
South Africa |
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2 |
Sri Lanka |
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3 |
Bangladesh |
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4 |
Nepal |
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5 |
Netherlands |
Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Nepal vs Netherlands – 3.30pm, Grand Prairie Stadium
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1.30am, Grand Prairie Stadium
Netherlands vs South Africa – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
South Africa vs Bangladesh – 3.30pm, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
South Africa are big favorites in Group D
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Nepal vs Sri Lanka – 12.30, Central Broward Regional Park Stadium
Netherlands vs Bangladesh – 3.30pm, Arnos Vale Stadium
Nepal vs South Africa – 12.30pm, Arnos Vale Stadium
Nepal vs Bangladesh – 12.30pm, Arnos Vale Stadium
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka – 1.30am, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
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team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
NRR |
Pts |
1 |
A1 |
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2 |
B2 |
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3 |
C1 |
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4 |
D2 |
C1 vs A1 – 15.30, Kensington Oval
B2 vs D2 – 1.30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
A1 vs D2 – 3.30pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
C1 vs B2 – 01.30, Arnos Vale Stadium
B2 vs A1 – 3.30pm, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
C1 vs D2 – 1.30, Arnos Vale Stadium
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team |
P |
W |
L |
No |
NRR |
Pts |
1 |
A2 |
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2 |
B1 |
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3 |
C2 |
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4 |
D1 |
A2 vs D1 – 3.30pm, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
B1 vs C2 – 1.30, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
B1 vs D1 – 03.30, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
A2 vs C2 – 1.30, Kensington Oval
A2 vs B1 – 15.30, Kensington Oval
C2 vs D1 – 1.30am, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Group 1 champions vs Group 2 runners-up – 1.30am, Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Group 2 champions vs Group 1 runners-up – 3.30pm, Providence Stadium
Winner of semi-final 1 vs winner of Semi-final 2 – 3.30pm, Kensington Oval
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda – 10,000 capacity
Kensington Oval, Barbados – 28,000 capacity
Providence Stadium, Guyana – capacity 20,000
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia – 15,000 capacity
Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent & Grenadines – capacity 18,000
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago – 15,000 capacity
Central Broward Park, Florida (USA) – 25,000 capacity
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (USA) – capacity 34,000
Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (USA) – 15,000 capacity
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York
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Sri Lanka, Afghanistan – 33/1
Only the chosen nation. Odds via Bet365, subject to change.
How to watch T20 World Cup
TV Channels: The T20 World Cup will be broadcast live in England on Sky Sports.
Live broadcast: Customers can watch online through the Sky Go app.