2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council.
It is among the world's "most viewed" sports events, and is considered a flagship international cricket tournament.

2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be the ninth edition of the tournament, and the first played in the United States.
Alongside the United States, the West Indies will co-host the tournament which is scheduled to run from June 1 to June 29, 2024.

West Indies will play hosts to the Men's T20 World Cup for the second time in their history, having previously hosted the 2010 edition.
Much like the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 (as it was called back then), the final will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

The tournament will be contested by a record 24 teams, an expansion from the 16 teams that took part in the previous edition.
England will enter the tournament as the defending champions, having defeated Pakistan in the final of the 2022 tournament.

Previous Winners

	Edition​		Champions​
	2007​		India
	2009​		Pakistan
	2010​		England
	2012​		West Indies
	2014​		Sri Lanka
	2016​		West Indies (2)
	2021​		Australia
	2022​		England (2)

 

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QUALIFICATION

The Top 8 teams from the previous tournament automatically qualified for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
As tournament hosts, the United States and the West Indies were given direct entry, bypassing every qualification pathway.

Teams qualified for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup are:-

	Qualification​		Date​		Berths​		Team​
	Hosts		November 16, 2021​		2​		USA West Indies
	2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Top 8 teams from the previous tournament		November 13, 2022		8​		England Pakistan New Zealand India Australia South Africa Sri Lanka Netherlands
	ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings Top 2 teams from the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings		November 14, 2022		2​		Afghanistan Bangladesh
	Europe Qualifier Regional T20 World Cup qualifiers, Europe		July 28, 2023		2​		Scotland Ireland
	East Asia-Pacific Qualifier Regional T20 World Cup qualifiers, East-Asia Pacific		July 29, 2023		2​		Papua New Guinea Japan
	Americas Qualifier Regional T20 World Cup qualifiers, Americas		October 7, 2023		2​		Canada Bermuda
	Asia Qualifier Regional T20 World Cup qualifiers, Asia		November 5, 2023		2​		Oman Nepal
	Africa Qualifier Regional T20 World Cup qualifiers, Africa		November 30, 2023		2​		Namibia Uganda
	'Last-Chance' Qualifier 'Last-Chance' T20 World Cup qualifiers, Global		April 21, 2024		2​		UAE Zimbabwe
					Total​		24​

 

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VENUES

International Cricket Council confirmed 12 venues for the tournament, with Kensington Oval slated to host the final.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Sabina Park, Jamaica
Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago

Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas
The Main Event Field, Lauderhill, Florida
Church Street Park, Morrisville, North Carolina
Eisenhower Park, New York, New York
Moosa Stadium, Pearland, Texas

 

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WARM-UP MATCHES

May 28, Warm-up 1, United States vs Scotland @
May 28, Warm-up 2, West Indies vs Ireland @
May 28, Warm-up 3, England vs Papua New Guinea @
May 29, Warm-up 4, Pakistan vs Japan @
May 29, Warm-up 5, New Zealand vs Canada @
May 29, Warm-up 6, India vs Bermuda @
May 30, Warm-up 7, Australia vs Oman @
May 30, Warm-up 8, South Africa vs Nepal @
May 30, Warm-up 9, Sri Lanka vs Namibia @
May 31, Warm-up 10, Netherlands vs Uganda @
May 31, Warm-up 11, Afghanistan vs UAE @
May 31, Warm-up 12, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe @

 

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GROUP A

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 1, Match 1, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 2, Match 4, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 5, Match 13, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 6, Match 16, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 9, Match 25, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 10, Match 28, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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GROUP B

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 3, Match 7, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 4, Match 10, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 7, Match 19, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 8, Match 22, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 11, Match 31, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 12, Match 34, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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GROUP C

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 1, Match 2, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 2, Match 5, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 5, Match 14, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 6, Match 17, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 9, Match 26, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 10, Match 29, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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GROUP D

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 3, Match 8, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 4, Match 11, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 7, Match 20, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 8, Match 23, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 11, Match 32, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 12, Match 35, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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GROUP E

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 1, Match 3, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 2, Match 6, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 5, Match 15, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 6, Match 18, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 9, Match 27, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 10, Match 30, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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GROUP F

Group yet to be drawn.

* Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
* teams equal on points at the end of the group stage are ranked by the following order

Spoiler: Tie Breakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

June 3, Match 9, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 4, Match 12, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 7, Match 21, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 8, Match 24, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

June 11, Match 33, TBD vs TBD @ TBD
June 12, Match 36, TBD vs TBD @ TBD

 

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KNOCKOUTS

The top-two teams from each of the six groups, plus the four best-placed third teams, qualified for the knockout stage.

Qualified Teams

	Group​		Winners​		Runners-up​		Third-placed (Best four qualify)​
	A​		TBD​		TBD​		—​
	B​		TBD​		TBD​		—​
	C​		TBD​		TBD​		—​
	D​		TBD​		TBD​		—​
	E​		TBD​		TBD​		—​
	F​		TBD​		TBD​		—​

Spoiler: Ranking of third-placed teams

To be added once the group stage concludes.

Knockout Stage

Round of 16

June 14, A1 vs C3/D3/E3 @ TBD
June 15, B1 vs A3/C3/D3 @ TBD
June 16, C1 vs A3/B3/F3 @ TBD
June 16, D1 vs B3/E3/F3 @ TBD
June 17, E1 vs D2 @ TBD
June 18, F1 vs E2 @ TBD
June 19, A2 vs C2 @ TBD
June 20, B2 vs F2 @ TBD

Quarter-Finals

June 22, Ro16-1 vs Ro16-5 @ TBD
June 23, Ro16-2 vs Ro16-6 @ TBD
June 24, Ro16-3 vs Ro16-7 @ TBD
June 25, Ro16-4 vs Ro16-8 @ TBD

Semi-Finals

June 27, QF-1 vs QF-3 @ TBD
June 28, QF-2 vs QF-4 @ TBD

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final

June 30, SF-1 vs SF-2 @ Kensington Oval, Barbados

* In case of a tied match, a Super Over will be used as a tie-breaker

 

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RULES

Squads

Each team is required to name an 18-player main squad at the start of the tournament.
All teams must designate a captain () during squad announcement; they can not be sacked.

Domestic players can also be selected unless they have announced retirement, or are presumed retired.

Lineups

Playing XIs are required to contain at least one wicket keeper (//) and six bowling (//) options.
Designated captain () at the start of the tournament can not be replaced or dropped unless injured.

Please mark your wicket keeper with †/ and your bowlers with ^/.

Tie Breaker

In case of a tied playoff match in the Qualifying Bracket or the Elimination Bracket; a Super Over will be used as a tie-breaker.

Player Injuries

Injuries are randomly simulated to give this league somewhat of a realistic feel.
Players that play without a rest are more likely to get injured.

Following are the types of injuries that can occur:

Spoiler: Player Injuries

Degree 1

* Can play with a 25% ratings decrease; 50% chance of developing a Degree 2 injury
- Heals fully after a one-game rest.

Degree 2

* Can play with a 50% ratings decrease; 75% chance of developing a Degree 3 injury
- Heals fully after a two-game rest.

Degree 3

* Out for one game; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 50% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a two-game rest.

Degree 4

* Out for two to three games; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 25% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a three-game rest.

Degree 5

* Out for four to five games; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 10% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a five-game rest.

Degree 6

* Out for six to ten games; instantly made unavailable
- Heals fully after recovering from injury.

Degree 7
Ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup.​

 

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RECORDS

To be added at the end of the tournament.

 

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AFGHANISTAN Manager: TBD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Squad To be announced. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spoiler: Tournament Statistics

To be added as the tournament progresses.

 

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AUSTRALIA Manager: TBD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Squad To be announced. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spoiler: Tournament Statistics

To be added as the tournament progresses.