Tournament Schedule and Start Date
The cricketing extravaganza kicked off on 2nd June at 01:30 BST, with the United States marking their hosting debut with a victory over Canada in Texas. Expect sleepless nights in the UK as matches are also played in the Caribbean at 00:30 or 01:30, with afternoon games at 15:30, 16:30, 18:00 or 20:00.
The initial 20-team group stage, divided into four clusters of five, will run till 18th June, with at least one, if not two or three games each day.
The Super 8s will follow through to 25th June, culminating in the semi-finals on 27th June. The grand finale is set for Saturday, 29th June at 15:30 BST in Barbados.
Tournament Format
This year's #tournament is noteworthy for its return to the traditional format, and as the largest to date, with 20 sides. All teams will clash in the initial group stage, and the top two from each group will advance to the Super 8s, which will be hosted exclusively in the Caribbean.
Competing Teams
The tournament's expansion means that almost all major cricketing nations are represented. Zimbabwe, a Test-playing nation, unfortunately, missed out on qualifying. The 20 teams are divided into four groups:
Group A: Canada, India A1, Ireland, Pakistan A2, USA
Group B: Australia B2, England B1, Namibia, Oman, Scotland
Group C: Afghanistan, New Zealand C1, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, West Indies C2
Group D: Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, South Africa D1, Sri Lanka D2
Venues and Stadiums
The tournament marks cricket's first significant #GlobalEvent in the #UnitedStates, with 16 out of the 55 matches being held there. Florida, New York, and Texas will host games. In the Caribbean, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago will be the proud hosts.
Tournament Rules
The tournament adheres to the #T_20, with each team facing 20 overs. Each innings will begin with a six-over powerplay with specific fielding restrictions.
The tournament will also introduce a 'stop-clock', ensuring the bowling side is ready to bowl each over within 60 seconds of the previous one finishing.
Previous Winners
The Men's #T20WorldCup2024 has had six different winners over its eight editions:
- 2007 - India
- 2009 - Pakistan
- 2010 - England
- 2012 - West Indies
- 2014 - Sri Lanka
- 2016 - West Indies
- 2021 - Australia
- 2022 - England
Prize Money
The 2024 tournament sets a new record with $11.5m approximately £9m awarded in prize money. The distribution is as follows:
- Winners - $2.5m about £1.9m
- Runners-up - $1.3m £1m
- Semi-finalists two losing sides - $787,500 £615,000
- Super 8s four teams eliminated - $382,500 £298,000
- 9th-12th third-placed teams in initial group stage - $247,500 £193,000
- 13th-20th fourth and fifth in initial group stage - $225,000 £175,000
