Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 T20 World Cup: Fixtures, Venues, and Teams

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the ninth edition since its inception 17 years ago, marks the largest tournament to date with 20 teams competing. This year's event is jointly hosted in the Caribbean for the second time and in the United States, which is hosting its first-ever limited-overs World Cup matches.

England enters the tournament as the defending champions, aiming for a third title to surpass the West Indies as the most successful team in T20 World Cup history.

Semi-Finalists and Key Matches

Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals for the first time by narrowly defeating Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-affected match at Kingstown, St. Vincent. Their win, combined with other results, eliminated the 2021 champions, Australia. Afghanistan will try to outdo South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while India will test itself against the defending champions, England, on Thursday.

Where to Watch the T20 World Cup on Television

In the UK and Ireland, all matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup are broadcast live on Sky Sports. If England reaches the final, there is potential for the match to be aired live on Channel 4. BBC Test Match Special provides ball-by-ball radio coverage. In India, the tournament is streamed for free on Hotstar.

Full Results and Fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2024

(All times UK time)

Results

- Sunday, June 2: 

  - USA won Canada by seven wickets (in Dallas)

  - West Indies won Papua New Guinea by five wickets (in Guyana)

  - Monday, June 3:

  - Namibia tied with Oman but won via a Super Over (in Barbados)

  - South Africa won Sri Lanka by six wickets (in New York)

  - Tuesday, June 4:

  - Afghanistan won Uganda by 125 runs (in Guyana)

  - England vs. Scotland, match abandoned, one point  for each side (in Barbados)

  - Netherlands won Nepal by six wickets in Dallas)

  - Wednesday, June 5:

  - India won Ireland by eight wickets (in New York)

  - Thursday, June 6:

  - Uganda won Papua New Guinea by three wickets (in Guyana)

  - Australia won Oman by 39 runs (in Barbados)

  - USA vs. Pakistan – Match tied (USA win the super over) – (in Dallas)

  - Scotland won Namibia by five wickets (in Barbados)

  - Friday, June 7:

  - Canada won Ireland by 12 runs (in New York)

  - Saturday, June 8:

  - Afghanistan won New Zealand by 84 runs (in Guyana)

  - Bangladesh won Sri Lanka by two wickets (in Dallas)

  - South Africa won the Netherlands by four wickets (in New York)

  - Australia won England by 36 runs (in Barbados)

  - Sunday, June 9:

  - West Indies won Uganda by 134 runs (in Guyana)

  - India won Pakistan by six runs (in New York)

  - Scotland won Oman by seven wickets (in Antigua)

  - Monday, June 10:

  - South Africa won Bangladesh by four runs (in New York)

  - Tuesday, June 11:

  - Pakistan won Canada by seven wickets in (New York)

  - Wednesday, June 12:

  - Sri Lanka vs. Nepal, match abandoned without a ball bowled (in Florida)

  - Australia won Namibia by nine wickets (in Antigua)

  - India won the USA by seven wickets (in New York)

  - Thursday, June 13:

  - West Indies won New Zealand by 13 runs (in Trinidad)

  - Bangladesh won the Netherlands by 25 runs (in St Vincent)

  - England beat Oman by eight wickets (in Antigua)

  - Friday, June 14:

  - Afghanistan won Papua New Guinea by seven wickets (in Trinidad)

  - USA vs. Ireland, match abandoned, one point for each side (in Florida)

  - Saturday, June 15:

  - South Africa won Nepal by one run (in St Vincent)

  - New Zealand won Uganda by nine wickets (in Trinidad)

  - India vs. Canada, match abandoned, one point for each side (in Florida)

  - England won Namibia by 41 runs (in Antigua)

  - Sunday, June 16:

  - Australia won Scotland by five wickets (in St Lucia)

  - Pakistan won Ireland by three wickets (in Florida)

  - Monday, June 17:

  - Bangladesh won Nepal by 21 runs (in St Vincent)

  - Sri Lanka won the Netherlands by 21 runs (in St Lucia)

  - New Zealand won Papua New Guinea by seven wickets (in Trinidad)

  - Tuesday, June 18:

  - West Indies won Afghanistan by 104 runs (in St Lucia)

  - Wednesday, June 19:

  - South Africa won the USA by 18 runs (in Antigua)

  - Thursday, June 20:

  - England won the West Indies by eight wickets (in St Lucia)

  - India won Afghanistan by 47 runs (in Barbados)

  - Friday, June 21:

  - Australia won Bangladesh by 28 runs (in Antigua)

  - South Africa won England by seven runs (in St Lucia)

  - Saturday, June 22:

  - West Indies won the USA by nine wickets (in Barbados)

  - India won Bangladesh by 50 runs (in Antigua)

  - Sunday, June 23:

  - Afghanistan won Australia by 21 runs (in St Vincent)

  - England won the USA by 10 wickets (in Barbados)

  - Monday, June 24:

  - South Africa won West Indies by three wickets – DLS method (in Antigua)

  - India won Australia by 24 runs (in St Lucia)

  - Tuesday, June 25:

  - Afghanistan won Bangladesh by eight runs (in St Vincent)

Knock-out Rounds

- Wednesday, June 26:

  - Semi-final 1: South Africa vs. Afghanistan (in Trinidad, 1.30 am)

  - Thursday, June 27:

  - Semi-final 2: India vs. England (in Guyana, 3.30 pm)

  - Saturday, June 29:

  - Final (in Barbados, 3.30 pm)

England’s Group Fixtures at a Glance

(All times BST)

- Tuesday, June 4: England vs. Scotland (in Barbados)

- Saturday, June 8: Australia vs. England (in Barbados)

- Thursday, June 13: England vs. Oman (in Antigua)

- Saturday, June 15: Namibia vs. England (in Antigua)

England’s Super 8 Fixtures at a Glance

- Wednesday, June 19: West Indies vs. England (in St Lucia)

- Friday, June 21: England vs. South Africa (in St Lucia)

- Sunday, June 23: USA vs. England (in Barbados)

Tournament Locations

For the second time, the tournament is co-hosted, this time by the Caribbean and the United States, following a successful bid by Cricket West Indies and USA Cricket. The ICC has identified the US as a key market for growth, with the 2024 World Cup seen as a catalyst for expanding the sport's popularity, improving facilities, and fostering public and corporate support.

Paraag Marathe, chair of USA Cricket, emphasised the significance of the event: “The ICC has identified the USA as a strategic market for growth that will benefit cricket around the world. A major event in 2024 will be the critical catalyst to improve facilities, develop a professional league, grow the fanbase and inspire public and corporate support … leaving a legacy of facilities and public enthusiasm for the sport across America ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”

Venues Hosting Matches

In the Caribbean, six grounds will host 39 matches:

- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda

- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

- Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana

- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

- Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

- Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

In the United States, three venues will host 16 matches:

- Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, a temporary venue at Eisenhower Park, Long Island, New York

- Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida

- Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas

England’s Squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

Jofra Archer is included in England’s 15-man squad, but Chris Woakes is omitted. Chris Jordan is selected for his fielding skills and lower-order batting prowess. Harry Brook returns after missing the tour of India.

England’s recent line up:

- Jos Buttler (Lancs, captain)

- Jofra Archer (Sussex)

- Jonny Bairstow (Yorks)

- Harry Brook (Yorks)

- Sam Curran (Surrey)

- Ben Duckett (Notts)

- Tom Hartley (Lancs)

- Will Jacks (Surrey)

- Chris Jordan (Surrey)

- Liam Livingstone (Lancs)

- Moeen Ali (Warwicks)

- Adil Rashid (Yorks)

- Phil Salt (Lancs)

- Reece Topley (Surrey)

- Mark Wood (Durham)

England’s Warm-Up Matches

Before heading to the Caribbean, England hosted Pakistan for four T20 matches:

- First T20, May 22, Headingley.