The ICC Board has confirmed the schedule of ICC events from 2024-2031, with expansions planned for both the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and the reintroduction of the Men’s Champions Trophy. In 2027 and 2031, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will become a 14-team, 54-match event, while the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will expand to a 20-team, 55-match competition in 2024, 2026, 2028, and 2030. The Champions Trophy, featuring eight teams, is scheduled for 2025 and 2029, and ICC World Test Championship Finals will be hosted in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031. The ICC Women’s event schedule has already been confirmed, reflecting the ICC’s long-term commitment to growing the women’s game with expansions in both the Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup.
ICC Super Six format
The format of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will involve two groups of seven teams, where the top three in each group will progress to a Super Six stage, followed by semi-finals and a final. This format harks back to the one used in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2003. Meanwhile, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will feature four groups of five teams, with the top two from each group advancing to a Super Eights stage, followed by knockout stages comprising semi-finals and a final. The Champions Trophy will maintain its previous format with two groups of four teams, culminating in semi-finals and a final.
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Men’s Event (Teams / Matches) |
Women’s Event (Teams / Matches) |
U19 Event (Teams / Matches) | |
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2024 |
T20 World Cup (20/55) |
T20 World Cup (10/23) |
Men’s CWC |
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2025 |
Champions Trophy (8/15) World Test Championship Final (2/1) |
Cricket World Cup (8/31) |
Women’s T20WC |
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2026 |
T20 World Cup (20/55) |
T20 World Cup (12/33) |
Men’s CWC |
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2027 |
Cricket World Cup (14/54) World Test Championship Final (2/1) |
T20 Champions Trophy (6/16) |
Women’s T20WC |
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2028 |
T20 World Cup (20/55) |
T20 World Cup (12/33) |
Men’s CWC |
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2029 |
Champions Trophy (8/15) World Test Championship Final (2/1) |
Cricket World Cup (10/48) |
Women’s T20WC |
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2030 |
T20 World Cup (20/55) |
T20 World Cup (12/33) |
Men’s CWC |
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2031 |
Cricket World Cup (14/54) World Test Championship Final (2/1) |
T20 Champions Trophy (6/16) |
Women’s T20WC |
ICC Board
The ICC Board has also approved the process for determining the hosts of all Men’s, Women’s, and U19 events in the next cycle. They will decide the hosts for Men’s events in September through a selection process starting this month. The process for Women’s and U19 events will begin in November, offering a chance to engage with a broader range of Members, including those hosting for the first time.
What is the format for the World Cup 2024?
The 2024 competition will see the top two teams from each group advance to the Super Eight phase. Afterward, the remaining teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group progressing to the semi-finals. So far, twelve teams have already confirmed their spots in the tournament.
Conclusion:
The ICC (International Cricket Council) has announced exciting expansions and changes to its cricket events schedule from 2024 to 2031. These changes are designed to enhance and diversify the world of international cricket. In particular, they impact the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
For the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2024, the format involves two groups of seven teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight phase, where they will be divided into two groups of four. The top two from each of these groups will then progress to the semi-finals, ultimately leading to a thrilling final. This format is reminiscent of the 2003 edition of the tournament and promises to offer a competitive and engaging cricket spectacle.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 will feature an initial stage with four groups, each containing five teams. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Eights phase. In the Super Eights, the eight qualifying teams will be split into two groups of four, with the top two from each group earning their spots in the semi-finals. This format is set to provide fans with a fast-paced and exhilarating T20 competition.
It’s important to note that these tournaments are part of a broader strategy to grow the game of cricket and provide opportunities for more teams to participate on the global stage. The inclusion of more teams and changes in the format reflect the ICC’s commitment to making cricket more inclusive and exciting.
The 2024 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the United States, showcasing the global appeal of the sport. With these changes and expansions, cricket fans worldwide can look forward to an era of thrilling and diverse international cricket competitions over the coming years.
