Introduction
Are you ready for an epic cricket showdown in the USA and West Indies? Currently, the ICC 2024 T20 World Cup has reached its second phase where teams are battling for semi-final spots in the Super Eight round.
Undoubtedly, the first round was full of low-scoring encounters that disappointed fans due to unsupportive pitches in this World Cup. For this, many batsmen struggled throughout the tournament and failed to play aggressive shots which ultimately reduced the excitement and charm of cricket lovers.
2024 T20 World Cup Teams
Twenty teams have participated in the 2024 T20 World Cup including India, Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, Namibia, USA, Canada, Oman, Nepal, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
2024 T20 World Cup Groups
Twenty teams have been divided into four groups. Here are the group details:
Group A
India
USA
Pakistan
Canada
Ireland
Group B
Australia
England
Scotland
Namibia
Oman
Group C
West Indies
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Uganda
Papua New Guinea
Group D
South Africa
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Netherlands
Nepal
Eight Teams Fighting for Semi-Final Spots
Eight teams have qualified for the Super Eight round including India and the United States from Group A, Australia and England from Group B, West Indies and Afghanistan from Group C, and South Africa and Bangladesh from Group D.
In the Super Eight round, two groups have been formed. Group 1 consists of India, Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, while Group 2 consists of the West Indies, England, South Africa, and the USA. After the round is over, four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, with two from each group.
An Overview of ICC 2024 T20 World Cup
Apart from unfriendly wickets, the World Cup has many more things to cover. Let’s overview the 2024 T20 World Cup!
Emerging Participation of Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, and the USA
Cricket lovers have experienced some emerging participation from associate teams including Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, and the USA. All these teams impressed the cricket world with their fabulous performance especially when we look at the close games of Nepal vs South Africa and Pakistan vs USA. These games captured everyone’s attention till the last ball. Surprisingly, the USA also qualified for the Super Eight round, which made things interesting for them.
Shocking Elimination of Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka
The shocking elimination of big contenders, such as Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka has surprised the cricket world. Without any doubt, these three teams are full members of the ICC and have won major ICC trophies several times, but did not make it to the next round. Pakistan which has earned three ICC trophies faced defeat at the hands of the USA in this T20 World Cup and disappointed their fans.
On the other hand, New Zealand which has earned two ICC trophies and almost cleared the first round in every ICC tournament for decades could not make it for the Super Eight this time. Black Caps had a gutting experience and faced a humiliating defeat against Afghanistan for the first time.
Last but not least is Sri Lanka which also failed to clear the first round, but Lankans have been undergoing such experiences for a long time. After the departure of Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, and Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka cricket has suffered a lot despite winning three ICC trophies including one T20 World in 2014 against India.
Despite all such reasons, the elimination of Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka is shocking. These are test-playing nations and their early exit has shocked the fans who understand cricket. Interestingly, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the USA have replaced them in the Super Eight round.
Conclusion
Conclusively, the 2024 T20 World Cup is ending next week and soon we’ll see the champion of the 9th edition. Moreover, you may find the 2024 T20 World Cup schedule here. As far as predictions are concerned, Australia and England are the favorites to win this World Cup. Let’s see who lifts the trophy in 2024!
