The T20 Cricket World Cup is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) every two years, except in the event of an ICC Cricket World Cup (50 Overs) being scheduled in the same year; in that scenario, it will be held a year before. It began in 2007, and to date, eight successful editions have been completed. This year marks the 9th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, 2024, hosted by the West Indies and the United States from June 1st. It is the first time the United States is hosting any Cricket World Cup in history. The Indian legend Yuvraj Singh has been named the Brand Ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Twenty teams are participating in this ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, 2024. These teams are divided into 4 groups, with 5 teams in each group. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the super eight.
T20 Cricket World Cup Groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, The USA
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Oman, Scotland
Group C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
Winner of T20 World Cup, 2022
England emerged as the new champion of the T20 Cricket World Cup after defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final held at Melbourne, Australia. England and Pakistan reached the final after defeating India and New Zealand in the semifinals respectively.
India squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024:
India has announced its squad of 15 players for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit Sharma has been chosen to lead India’s cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. He’ll be guiding the team in their quest for victory in the tournament.
- Opener & Middle Order Batsmen: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
- Wicket Keepers: Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk)
- All Rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohd. Siraj
Reserve Players:
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh,
- Bowler: Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan
As we look forward to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, some teams have shown who will play, but others haven’t said yet. Fans everywhere are excited to see which players will represent those teams. Everyone is counting down to when the matches start, eager to see the teams compete and show off their skills to win big in cricket.
India Vs. Pakistan Clash
The India vs. Pakistan match on June 9 is eagerly anticipated by everyone, and it’s expected to attract a huge audience, creating history once again in terms of viewership. Looking at the stats, India has consistently outperformed Pakistan in World Cup matches, which adds even more excitement to this upcoming clash. Fans from both countries will be on the edge of their seats, eagerly watching as their teams compete for victory on the cricket field. It’s a rivalry that always sparks intense emotions and unforgettable moments, and this match is sure to be no different. The anticipation is palpable as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await this epic showdown between two cricketing giants.
List of Winning T20 World Cup Team
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Host Nation(s) | Player of the Series |
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2007 | India | Pakistan | South Africa | Shahid Afridi |
2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | England | Tillakaratne Dilshan |
2010 | England | Australia | West Indies | Kevin Pietersen |
2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Shane Watson |
2014 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh | Virat Kohli |
2016 | West Indies | England | India | Virat Kohli |
2021 | Australia | New Zealand | UAE/Oman | Mitchell Marsh |
2022 | England | Pakistan | Australia | Sam Curran |
2024 | India | South Africa | West Indies & USA | Jasprit Bumrah |
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