The ICC Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2024 is set to begin with fans expecting consistent thrills from top participating teams. Every cricket fan has their favourite team, but it’s sure every supporter would have must-watch games. Five (5) of such must-see encounters will take place during group fixtures and see top teams battle for supremacy.
Let’s explore these high-profile games and see important facts about each fixture.
India vs Pakistan
Every cricket fan wants to see India and Pakistan lock horns on the international stage. The ICC T20 WC 2024 gives lovers of the game another crack at this iconic fixture. India vs Pakistan will take place at Eisenhower Park, NY, USA on the 9th of June. Fans will get an exciting treat of the very best cricket as both teams fight to upend each other in the word stage.
The decades-long rivalry between both teams doesn’t look set to end anytime soon, assuring fans an exciting dose of entertainment from this game.
India will field a full-strength squad against their neighbours and we expect to see players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah play central roles. Pakistan are also keen not to roll over at the sight of their opposing team with talented names like Babar Azam and Hasan Ali set to challenge India.
National pride, bragging rights, and a chance to progress in the T20 WC 2024 are all up for grabs in this fixture. Tickets for this game sold out long ago, and fans from all over the world look set to enjoy unhinged cricket action in June 2024.
India vs Pakistan is a charged fixture from several dimensions including politics, culture, regional differences, etc., There is always high-octane action between both teams whenever they meet in international competition. Both teams have not faced each other in bilateral series or non-regional/international competition since the late 2010s.
England vs Australia
The rivalry between England and Australia in cricket spans several decades while entertaining loads of fans along the way. Both teams are on schedule to face each other on June 8th, 2024 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Hotly-contested encounters between these sides have seen greats cement their status amongst cricket’s biggest names across tournaments. Australia will rely on top talent like Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Starc and co. to dismiss the English. Players like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Eoin Morgan will scheme to upend the Aussies during this tournament.
Both teams come into the tournament with talented squad players in every department. Fans can only expect premium cricketing action from both sides as they battle for supremacy in the sport’s fastest format.
India vs Australia
The rivalry between India and Australia spans several decades. India will be looking to get their pound of flesh against Australia at this tournament. The Men in Blue recently losing the ICC ODI World Cup final to Australia on home soil and are raring to go against their opponents.
Team Australia enters this fixture with a lot of success against India in recent games. The Aussies denied India their last two potential international titles (WTC 2023 and ICC ODI 2023). Fans will expect a supercharged performance from both teams and an exciting outing overall.
West Indies vs New Zealand
The West Indies and New Zealand enter this tournament with a history of rivalries spanning several years in modern cricket. Windies players look set to perform with extra wind in their sails (home advantage) against a talented Kiwi outfit.
The West Indies also have two successful campaigns to spur them on for a third title in this edition. Windies players like Alzarri Joseph will be keen to see off New Zealand on their way to a coveted championship on home soil. The Kiwis will look to bring forth top talent across their ranks forward to challenge the Windies for bragging rights and maximum points.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will continue their rivalry at ICC T20 WC 2024. Both teams will meet each other at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas and will likely deliver an entertaining game in 20 overs. Sri Lanka will rely on talented stars like Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Matthews, Dimuth Karunaratne and co to see off Bangladesh.
The Bangladeshi will expect players like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfique Rahim and others to secure victory. Both teams have a wealth of talent in their squad, and this game will be closely-contested. Bragging rights and a chance to progress in the tournament are up for grabs.
