The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off on June 2 in the West Indies and USA, starting with a match between the United States and Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This 9th edition of the T20 World Cup will feature a total of 55 matches over 29 days.
Teams Qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024
The tournament has been expanded to include 20 teams for the first time, up from 16 teams in the 2022 edition. The top eight teams from the previous edition and the two host nations, USA and West Indies, earned direct entry. Afghanistan and Bangladesh qualified based on their ICC T20 rankings as of the cut-off date in November 2022. The remaining six teams emerged from regional qualification tournaments held last year across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific, and Europe. USA, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda will make their debut at an ICC World Cup.
Group A
| USA | Canada | India | Ireland | Pakistan |
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Group B
| Australia | England | Namibia | Scotland | Oman |
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Group C
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Papua New Guinea | Uganda | West Indies |
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Group D
| Bangladesh | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Nepal | Netherlands |
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All Team Squads
Group A
| Country | Squad |
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| USA | Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Reserves: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad |
| Canada | Squad not provided |
| India | Squad not provided |
| Ireland | Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young |
| Pakistan | Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan |
Group B
| Country | Squad |
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| Australia | Squad not provided |
| England | Squad not provided |
| Namibia | Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut |
| Scotland | Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal |
| Oman | Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad, Khalid Kail, Reserves: Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra |
Group C
| Country | Squad |
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| Afghanistan | Squad not provided |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears |
| Papua New Guinea | Assadollah Vala (c), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura |
| Uganda | Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel, Travelling Reserves: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya |
| West Indies | Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd |
Group D
| Country | Squad |
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| Bangladesh | Squad not provided |
| South Africa | Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs |
| Sri Lanka | Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage |
| Nepal | Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee |
| Netherlands | Scott Edwards (c), Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Ryan Klein, Saqib Zulfiqar, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi, Travelling reserve: Ryan Klein |
Nepal Schedule for ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Nepal’s first match of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be against the Netherlands at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 4 at 9:30 PM IST (11:00 AM local time). Nepal’s schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 includes matches against the Netherlands on June 4, Sri Lanka on June 11 at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, South Africa on June 14, and Bangladesh on June 16, both at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown. The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be held across the Caribbean and the USA from June 2 to 29. Each team will play four group matches in this 20-team event, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super-8 stage, and then the top two teams from each group will move to the knockout stage. The semi-finals will be on June 27, and the final will be in Barbados on June 29. Nepal is in Group D with Sri Lanka, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. The schedule was announced on January 5 on Star Sports.
Nepali Team Preview
The Nepal national cricket team, known as “The Rhinos,” has become a formidable force in associate cricket and boasts one of the most passionate fan bases in the sport worldwide. In 2023, Nepal won the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year Award for the Asia region, showcasing its effective use of digital platforms to connect with and grow its fan base. This achievement highlights the team’s popularity and the passion of its supporters, who have played a crucial role in elevating the profile of Nepalese cricket on the international stage. Nepal has qualified for its second T20 World Cup after a decade, marking a significant milestone. The 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh was Nepal’s first, where they put on an inspiring performance and nearly qualified for the Super 10 stage. They beat Hong Kong and Afghanistan but were edged out by Bangladesh due to net run rate.
2023 was a remarkable year for Nepalese cricket, filled with significant achievements. They won 11 out of 12 matches in CWC League-2 to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup Global Qualifier. They also hosted the ACC Emerging Cup and emerged victorious against UAE in the final, qualifying for their first Asia Cup. The regional final of the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was held in Nepal, where they, along with Oman, secured spots for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Nepal’s fixtures for the World Cup include matches against the Netherlands on June 4 in Dallas, Sri Lanka on June 11 in Lauderhill, South Africa on June 14, and Bangladesh on June 16, both at the Arnos Vale Ground. Key players to watch include Dipendra Singh Airee, known for his six sixes in an over and record for the fastest T20I fifty, and captain Rohit Paudel, who is in excellent form. Despite concerns about their opening pair and death bowling, the team is well-prepared, having played over 40 T20 matches in eight months. Expectations are high, and if they play their best cricket, Nepal might cause an upset in the tournament.
India’s Group-Stage Schedule
India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a match against Ireland on June 5. This will be followed by a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 9. India will then face the USA on June 12, and their final group-stage match will be against Canada on June 15.
How to Watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Live Stream on Mobile and TV for Free in India
To watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 live on mobile and TV for free in India, users can turn to the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar, which hold the broadcasting and streaming rights. All 55 matches will be available for free on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile application. However, for watching on other devices like Smart TVs or laptops, a subscription is necessary. Disney+ Hotstar offers various plans: the Mobile plan at Rs 149 for three months or Rs 499 per year, the Super plan at Rs 299 for three months or Rs 899 per year, and the Premium plan at Rs 299 per month, Rs 499 for three months, or Rs 1,499 per year. Additionally, specific prepaid recharge plans from Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea provide data benefits along with Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions.
Best Recharge Plans to Watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming in India
Airtel offers plans ranging from Rs 399 to Rs 1,499 with benefits including data, voice calls, and Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions.
Reliance Jio plans range from Rs 219 to Rs 1,499, offering similar benefits.
Vodafone Idea offers plans from Rs 359 to Rs 901 with data, voice calls, and Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions.
For viewers in other countries, various streaming platforms like Prime Video (Australia), ESPN Play Caribbean (Caribbean Islands), and Willow TV CricBuzz (USA & Canada) will broadcast the matches. In India, the matches will also be televised on Star Sports channels such as Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and more.
Broadcast Details of #NEPvNED #T20WorldCup
For fans eager to catch the exciting match between Nepal and Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, various broadcast options are available across different regions. In Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, viewers can tune in to Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1, and ICC TV. In India and Sri Lanka, the match will be broadcasted on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select 1. In the United States, Willow Xtra will provide coverage, while ESPN 2 and ESPN Plus will broadcast in the Caribbean. UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports Action, and in New Zealand, the match will be available on Sky Sports 3 NZ. Sub-Saharan Africa will have coverage on Super Sports Action, and in Australia, Prime Video will stream the match. For the rest of the world, ICC TV is the go-to platform.