The mega event will begin on June 1 in the United States
ICCT Twenty World Cup 2024 trophy is going to visit three major cities of Pakistan after the trophy tour started in America last month. Where the first match of the mega event will be played.
The trophy reached Pakistan on Wednesday night and it is currently in the country’s capital, Islamabad. Where it has been put on display in front of the National Assembly.
In the three-day tour, the trophy, which is termed “Out of this World”, will visit Lahore and Abbottabad as well.
The Trophy will reach the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Saturday. On the same day, Pakistan will play New Zealand in the last match of the five-match T20I series. The trophy would be on display at the Gaddafi Stadium during the match.
Remember, the coveted trophy will visit a total of 15 countries across four continents. Where it will be felicitated by legendary cricketers in some of the best stadiums in the world. HD Live Sports
Apart from the famous cricket countries, this trophy will also visit emerging countries like Brazil, Argentina, Canada and others. So that people can connect with the game and increase their interest in it.
Pakistan is in Group A with arch-rivals India and the two sides will take on one another in one of the most anticipated matches of the World Cup on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
Groups for T20 World Cup 2024
A Group: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, United States
B Group England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
It is worth mentioning that 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five, from which the top two teams of every group will make their way to the Super 8 round.
In this stage, the qualifying teams will once again be divided into two groups of four. Out of which the top two teams will make it to the semi-finals and then the winning teams will play the finals.
This will be the first time since 2010. That the T20 World Cup, which was won by England, would be held in the West Indies.
On the other hand, this is the first time an event as big as the World Cup will be hosted by the US.
England are the defending champions after clinching the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, beating Pakistan in the final.