ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 marks the ninth edition of this International Cricket Council biennial event, set to take place from June 1 to June 29. This tournament is historic for being the first major ICC event hosted in the United States, co-hosted alongside the West Indies. England enters the competition as the defending champions after their victory over Pakistan in the previous edition.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Teams and Format

This year, the tournament features a record 20 teams, expanding from the previous 16. These teams include hosts West Indies and the United States, the top eight teams from the 2022 edition, the next two teams in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings, and eight teams determined by regional qualifiers. Notably, Canada and Uganda are making their debut, and the United States is participating for the first time as co-host.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Group Stage Breakdown

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 teams are divided into four groups of five:

Group A: Canada, United States, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Nepal
Group B: India, Australia, Scotland, Uganda, Netherlands
Group C: Ireland, England, Afghanistan, West Indies, Bangladesh
Group D: Pakistan, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 round, leading to the semi-finals and final.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Match Officials

The ICC has appointed an esteemed panel of match referees and umpires for the tournament, ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules. Notable officials include:

Match Referees: David Boon (Australia), Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Richie Richardson (Cricket West Indies)
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Richard Illingworth (England), Jayaraman Madanagopal (India), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-Up Matches 

Warm-up matches were held from May 27 to June 1, involving most teams except Pakistan, England, New Zealand, and South Africa, who went directly to the group stage.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Prize Money

The ICC has allocated a historic prize pool of $11.25 million for this edition. The tournament winner will earn at least $2.45 million, with substantial prizes for runners-up and other participants based on their progress.

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