Following the recent results in the Africa Qualifier, the 20 teams for the tournament are finalised. Namibia and Uganda were the last two teams to book tickets, joining six other teams to come through regional qualifying.
The expanded playing fields
The T20 World Cup 2024 will feature a staggering 20 teams, amplifying the scale of the tournament and providing more nations with the opportunity to showcase their cricketing prowess on the global stage. This expansion is a testament to the growing popularity and inclusivity of the T20 format.
Group stage dynamics
The participating teams will be initially divided into five groups, each comprising four teams. This ensures a diverse mix of cricketing cultures and intensifies the competition from the outset. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage, setting the stage for a cutthroat battle to secure a coveted spot in the Super 8.
Super 8 showdown
The Super 8 stage promises to be the crucible of the tournament, where the top eight teams will face off in a high-stakes round-robin format. To further intensify the competition, these teams will be divided into two groups. The clash of cricketing giants in the Super 8 will undoubtedly be a highlight, with every match carrying significant weight in determining the ultimate contenders for the coveted T20 World Cup.
The road to the semis
From the crucible of the Super 8, only the top two teams from each group will emerge victorious and secure a place in the semi-finals. The stakes are higher than ever at this stage, as teams vie for the chance to etch their names in cricketing history. The journey to the semi-finals will undoubtedly witness nail-biting encounters, displaying the skill, strategy, and resilience of the best T20 teams on the planet.
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How each team qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024
The first two spots for the T20 World Cup 2024 were automatically claimed by the West Indies and the USA, serving as hosts for the tournament. Subsequently, the remaining ten positions were determined based on team performances at the 2022 edition and rankings as of the ICC T20I cutoff date on November 14.
In the T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12, the top eight teams securing berths were England, Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh and Afghanistan, as the next best-ranked teams, completed the 12-team lineup.
The allocation of the final eight spots for the 2024 tournament unfolded through regional qualifiers. Papua New Guinea clinched their spot through the East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Qualifier. Similarly, Scotland and Ireland earned their tickets via the Europe Qualifiers.
Canada secured their place through the American Qualifier, while Nepal and Oman claimed their spots through the Asia Qualifiers. In the Africa qualifier, Namibia and Uganda emerged victorious, solidifying their positions in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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