ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Warm Up Matches : The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner, and cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the action. Before the main tournament kicks off, warm up matches will be held to help teams get acclimated to the conditions and fine tune their strategies. This year’s warm up matches will be held in the USA and West Indies, offering a unique prelude to the tournament.
Let’s have a look into more details : ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Warm Up Matches
Warm Up Matches Overview
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scheduled 16 warm up matches for the T20 World Cup 2024, featuring 17 out of the 20 participating teams. Notably, England, Pakistan, and New Zealand have opted out of these matches due to prior commitments and strategic rest periods.
Key Details
- Dates: May 27 to June 1, 2024
- Venues: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, Broward County Stadium in Florida, and Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.
Schedule of Warm Up Matches
Monday, May 27
- Canada vs Nepal: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- Oman vs Papua New Guinea: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
- Namibia vs Uganda: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Tuesday, May 28
- Sri Lanka vs Netherlands: Broward County Stadium, Florida
- Bangladesh vs USA: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- Australia vs Namibia: Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
Wednesday, May 29
- South Africa (intra-squad): Broward County Stadium, Florida
- Afghanistan vs Oman: Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
Thursday, May 30
- Nepal vs USA: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- Scotland vs Uganda: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
- Netherlands vs Canada: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
- Namibia vs Papua New Guinea: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
- West Indies vs Australia: Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
Friday, May 31
- Ireland vs Sri Lanka: Broward County Stadium, Florida
- Scotland vs Afghanistan: Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
Saturday, June 1
- Bangladesh vs India: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans can catch the action live on Disney+ Hotstar. However, the free streaming will only be available for mobile users. The matches available for live streaming include:
- India vs. Bangladesh: June 1, 2024
- West Indies vs. Australia: May 30, 2024
These matches will also be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India.
Key details
- These warm up matches will not have official T20I status, allowing teams to use all 15 squad members.
- England, Pakistan, and New Zealand are not participating in the warm up matches.
- England and Pakistan are engaged in a T20I series, while New Zealand is resting its players ahead of the tournament.
- This is the first time the USA is hosting part of the T20 World Cup, with matches being played in Texas and Florida.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm up matches offer a fantastic opportunity for teams to prepare for the highly competitive tournament. With key fixtures spread across unique venues in the USA and West Indies, fans are in for an exciting preview of the cricketing action to come.
