T20 World Cup schedule - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14, 2021 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
- 2. A total of 16 teams will participate in the tournament, including the top 11 ranked teams as of December 31, 2018 and the top five teams from the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
- 3. The tournament will feature 45 matches, including 30 group stage matches, two semi-finals, and the final.
- 4. The group stage matches will be played in two groups of eight teams each, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the Super 12 stage.
- 5. The Super 12 stage will consist of two groups of six teams each, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
- 6. The semi-finals will be held on November 10 and 11, with the final taking place on November 14.
- 7. The tournament will be played in four venues across the UAE and Oman, including the Dubai International Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Oman Cricket Academy Ground.
- 8. The defending champions, the West Indies, will be looking to retain their title after winning the tournament in 2016.
- 9. Some of the key players to watch out for in the tournament include Virat Kohli (India), Babar Azam (Pakistan), David Warner (Australia), and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan).
- 10. The T20 World Cup promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, with teams from around the world vying for the prestigious title of T20 World Champions.