TAROUBA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - DECEMBER 21: Shai Hope of West Indies celebrates victory during the 5th T20 International between the West Indies and England at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on December 21, 2023 in Tarouba, Trinidad And Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

<p>The <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup">2024 ICC Men&#8217;s T20 World Cup</a> is just around the corner, and cricket fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the United States! This edition promises to be an exciting one, with a record 20 teams competing for the coveted title. Co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States, this tournament is set to showcase the rich cricket culture and passion for the sport in the Caribbean as well as the United States. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the host cities and tournament venues that will be at the heart of this thrilling event.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Antigua &; Barbuda: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 8<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 10,000</p>



<p>The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, is named after one of the greatest cricketers of all time. This venue has witnessed many memorable moments in West Indies cricket history and will host eight matches during the tournament, including high-octane clashes in Group C.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Barbados: Kensington Oval</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 9 (Including Final)<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 28,000</p>



<p>The iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, is synonymous with Caribbean cricket. With a seating capacity of 28,000, this historic venue will be the stage for nine matches, including the much-anticipated final. Cricket fans can expect an electric atmosphere and thrilling contests at this legendary ground.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Guyana: Providence Stadium</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 6 (Including Semi-final)<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 20,000</p>



<p>Providence Stadium in Providence, Guyana, is a state-of-the-art facility that has hosted several international matches over the years. With a capacity of 20,000, this venue will host six matches, including a semi-final, and promises to provide an unforgettable experience for cricket enthusiasts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Saint Lucia: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 6<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 15,000</p>



<p>The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, is named after the former West Indies captain and has quickly become a favorite among cricket fans. Furthermore, with a seating capacity of 15,000, this venue will host six matches during the tournament and is sure to deliver plenty of excitement and drama.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Arnos Vale Stadium</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 5<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 18,000</p>



<p>Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, Saint Vincent &; the Grenadines, is another picturesque venue that will host five matches during the tournament. With a capacity of 18,000, this ground offers a unique Caribbean cricket experience against the stunning backdrop of the Grenadines.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trinidad and Tobago: Brian Lara Cricket Academy</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches</strong>: 5 (Including Semi-final)<br><strong>Capacity</strong>: 15,000</p>



<p>Originally scheduled to be held at Queen&#8217;s Park Oval, the matches in Trinidad and Tobago have been moved to the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in San Fernando. This state-of-the-art facility will host five matches, including a semi-final, and promises to be a fitting venue for this prestigious tournament.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tournament Schedule</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Group Stage</strong></h3>



<p><strong>A</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>1 June 2024: United States vs Canada &#8211; Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas</li>



<li>5 June 2024: India vs Ireland &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>6 June 2024: Pakistan vs United States &#8211; Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas</li>



<li>7 June 2024: Canada vs Ireland &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>9 June 2024: India vs Pakistan &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>11 June 2024: Pakistan vs Canada &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>12 June 2024: United States vs India &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>14 June 2024: United States vs Ireland &#8211; Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida</li>



<li>15 June 2024: Canada vs India &#8211; Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida</li>



<li>16 June 2024: Pakistan vs Ireland &#8211; Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>B</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>2 June 2024: Oman vs Namibia &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>4 June 2024: England vs Scotland &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>5 June 2024: Oman vs Australia &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>6 June 2024: Namibia vs Scotland &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>8 June 2024: Australia vs England &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>9 June 2024: Oman vs Scotland &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>11 June 2024: Namibia vs Australia &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>13 June 2024: Oman vs England &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>15 June 2024: Namibia vs England &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>15 June 2024: Scotland vs Australia &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>C</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>2 June 2024: West Indies vs Papua New Guinea &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>



<li>3 June 2024: Afghanistan vs Uganda &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>



<li>5 June 2024: Uganda vs Papua New Guinea &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>



<li>7 June 2024: Afghanistan vs New Zealand &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>



<li>8 June 2024: West Indies vs Uganda &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>



<li>12 June 2024: West Indies vs New Zealand &#8211; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad</li>



<li>13 June 2024: Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea &#8211; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad</li>



<li>14 June 2024: Uganda vs New Zealand &#8211; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad</li>



<li>17 June 2024: Papua New Guinea vs New Zealand &#8211; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad</li>



<li>17 June 2024: West Indies vs Afghanistan &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>D</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>3 June 2024: Sri Lanka vs South Africa &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>4 June 2024: Nepal vs Netherlands &#8211; Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas</li>



<li>7 June 2024: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh &#8211; Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas</li>



<li>8 June 2024: Netherlands vs South Africa &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>10 June 2024: South Africa vs Bangladesh &#8211; Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, New York</li>



<li>11 June 2024: Nepal vs Sri Lanka &#8211; Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida</li>



<li>13 June 2024: Netherlands vs Bangladesh &#8211; Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent</li>



<li>14 June 2024: Nepal vs South Africa &#8211; Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent</li>



<li>16 June 2024: Nepal vs Bangladesh &#8211; Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent</li>



<li>16 June 2024: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Super 8s</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Group 1</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>20 June 2024: C1 vs A1 &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>20 June 2024: B2 vs D2 &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>22 June 2024: A1 vs D2 &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>22 June 2024: C1 vs B2 &#8211; Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent</li>



<li>24 June 2024: B2 vs A1 &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>



<li>24 June 2024: C1 vs D2 &#8211; Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Group 2</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>19 June 2024: A2 vs D1 &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>



<li>19 June 2024: B1 vs C2 &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>



<li>21 June 2024: B1 vs D1 &#8211; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia</li>



<li>21 June 2024: A2 vs C2 &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>23 June 2024: A2 vs B1 &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>



<li>23 June 2024: C2 vs D1 &#8211; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Knockout Stage</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Semi-finals</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>26 June 2024: Winner of Group 1 vs Runner-up of Group 2 &#8211; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad</li>



<li>27 June 2024: Winner of Group 2 vs Runner-up of Group 1 &#8211; Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Final</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>29 June 2024: Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 &#8211; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.caribbeancricket.org/?p=3750">Caribbean Cricket Venues</a>.</strong></p>

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