The Highly Anticipated 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup Kicks Off in the US and West Indies
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the ninth edition of the global 20-over showpiece, is now underway. Defending champions England are looking to retain their title, but they face stiff competition in a wide-open tournament featuring a record number of teams.
The initial group stage commenced on June 2 at 01:30 BST, with hosts United States defeating Canada in Texas. The action continues across the Caribbean, resulting in matches taking place overnight in the UK (00:30 or 01:30) and in the afternoon (15:30, 16:30, 18:00 or 20:00). This initial 20-team group stage, divided into four groups of five, will run until June 18, with at least one game every day, and often two or three.
The tournament then moves to the Super 8s, which will be held solely in the Caribbean. This phase will see two groups of four, with the eight seeded teams (India, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, and Sri Lanka) placed accordingly. The top two teams from each Super 8s group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winner of one group facing the runner-up of the other.
Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to comprehensive coverage, as the BBC has secured a new four-year radio commentary deal with the International Cricket Council. Ball-by-ball commentary of all 55 matches will be available across BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app, with the Test Match Special team providing expert analysis.
The 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair, with a record-breaking $11.5 million in prize money up for grabs. Fans can follow the action closely through the various media platforms, including live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.
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