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
- India
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Key Players: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
- Pakistan
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Key Players: Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan
- United States
- Captain: Steven Taylor
- Key Players: Ali Khan, Xavier Marshall, Monank Patel
- Canada
- Captain: Navneet Dhaliwal
- Key Players: Saad Bin Zafar, Nitish Kumar, Rizwan Cheema
- 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:
- India vs. Pakistan
- Date: June 3, 2024
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
- Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
- United States vs. Canada
- Date: June 4, 2024
- Venue: Eden Park, New Zealand
- Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
- India vs. Ireland
- Date: June 6, 2024
- Venue: Lord’s, England
- Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Pakistan vs. Canada
- Date: June 8, 2024
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
- Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
- 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
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Match Times
The matches are scheduled to accommodate cricket fans from around the world, with evening matches in local times ensuring prime viewing slots.