The cricketing stage is set for the much-anticipated 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, following the recent conclusion of the Africa Qualifier, which saw Namibia and Uganda clinch coveted spots for the tournament scheduled in June 2024. In a departure from the usual, the upcoming T20 World Cup introduces an invigorating format, featuring a staggering 20 teams vying for glory.
The qualifying rounds wrapped up, revealing the roster of the 20 teams slated to compete in the West Indies and the USA-hosted event. The top eight teams from the T20 World Cup 2022 – England, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands, joined by the host nations, the West Indies and the USA, secured automatic qualification.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh earned their places as the next best-ranked unqualified teams as of November 14, 2022. An additional eight sides—Scotland, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Oman, Canada, Namibia, and Uganda—earned their spots through stellar performances in regional qualifiers.
The 20 qualified teams will be divided into four groups, each comprising five teams. A round-robin format will unfold within the groups, culminating in the top two teams from each group advancing to the highly anticipated Super 8 stage.
The Super 8 stage adds another layer of excitement, with the eight qualifying teams further divided into two groups of four. In this stage, teams will face off in intense clashes, and the top two from each group will proceed to the semi-finals. The ultimate victors in the semi-finals will then vie for the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 title in the grand final. Cricket enthusiasts around the world await this revamped tournament with bated breath, eager to witness the unfolding drama and triumphs on the global cricketing stage.
