The excitement is building for the T20 World Cup 2024, and Group A is set to be a thrilling cluster of matches featuring some of the top teams in international cricket. With squads announced, venues selected, and the match schedule released, fans are gearing up for a series of exhilarating encounters. Here’s everything you need to know about Group A in the T20 World Cup 2024.

T20 World Cup 2024: Group A Overview

Group A of the T20 World Cup 2024 includes powerhouse teams India and Pakistan, alongside the United States, Canada, and Ireland. This mix of cricketing giants and emerging teams promises a blend of high-octane action and competitive spirit.

Group A Teams and Squads

1. India
   • Captain: Rohit Sharma
   • Key Players: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
2. Pakistan
   • Captain: Babar Azam
   • Key Players: Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan
3. United States
   • Captain: Steven Taylor
   • Key Players: Ali Khan, Xavier Marshall, Monank Patel
4. Canada
   • Captain: Navneet Dhaliwal
   • Key Players: Saad Bin Zafar, Nitish Kumar, Rizwan Cheema
5. Ireland
   • Captain: Andrew Balbirnie
   • Key Players: Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, George Dockrell

Group A T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule

The schedule for Group A is packed with intriguing matchups. Here are the dates, venues, and match timings:

1. India vs. Pakistan
   • Date: June 3, 2024
   • Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
   • Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
2. United States vs. Canada
   • Date: June 4, 2024
   • Venue: Eden Park, New Zealand
   • Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
3. India vs. Ireland
   • Date: June 6, 2024
   • Venue: Lord’s, England
   • Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
4. Pakistan vs. Canada
   • Date: June 8, 2024
   • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
   • Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
5. United States vs. Ireland
   • Date: June 10, 2024
   • Venue: Old Trafford, England
   • Match Time: 7:30 PM IST

Key Fixtures to Watch

• India vs. Pakistan: Always a high-stakes game, this match is set to be a blockbuster as the arch-rivals clash in Melbourne.
• United States vs. Canada: This North American showdown will showcase the growing cricketing talent in the region.

Venues

The matches will be played at some of the most iconic cricket grounds globally, ensuring a fantastic atmosphere for players and fans alike.

• Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
• Eden Park, New Zealand
• Lord’s, England
• Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
• Old Trafford, England

Match Times

The matches are scheduled to accommodate cricket fans from around the world, with evening matches in local times ensuring prime viewing slots.