If you often do bowling or batting actions on the streets randomly and the cricket fever is high on you, we have got fresh good news about the T20 World CUP 2021. The teams have announced their squads, the venue has been decided, and finally, after a long wait, the ICC T20 World Cup will be starting from 17 October in UAE.
In this post, you will read about the T20 World Cup schedule, team squads, timetable, venue, and our interpretation of T20 World Cup squads.
ICC T20 World Cup: Abstract
Cricket is more than just a game. It is an emotion! A delicate emotion, rather! From 4-year old kids playing street cricket to adults trying cricket actions on the road, cricket is a huge sensation worldwide.
The immense success of India in Cricket is one of the reasons that it is a remarkable phenomenon in the country. India has had exceptional victories on the world stage – the 1983 Cricket World Cup and the one against Sri Lanka in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently announced the teams for the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be hosted by BCCI in Oman from 17 October. A total of 16 warm-up matches will be hosted between the participating teams – a forerunner to an action-packed mega event.
With a series of intriguing background stories, like Afghanistan’s squad-building trouble, England’s lack of top players, ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is going to be interesting.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Groups
Simply put, the ICC T20 world cup has four groups: Group A, Group B, Group 1, and Group 2. Groups A and B have four teams each, while groups 1 and 2 will have six teams after the qualification round. There are currently eight pre-decided teams in groups 1 and 2 based on ICC ranking and past performance. Let’s take a sneak peek into ICC T20 2021 World Cup groups.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Groups: Round 1
| Group A | Group B |
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| Ireland | Scotland |
| Netherlands | Papua New Guinea |
| Namibia | Oman |
ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Groups: Round 2 (Super 12)
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
| England | India |
| Australia | New Zealand |
| South Africa | Pakistan |
| West Indies | Afghanistan |
| Group B Topper | Group B Topper |
| Group B Runner-up | Group A Runner |
ICC T20 World Cup Schedule
There are a total of 45 matches, including group staging. With the help of the following table, you will be able to quickly check your favourite team, match the schedule, and mark the date on the calendar.
| Date | Teams |
| 17-Oct-2021 | Sri Lanka vs. Ireland |
| 18-Oct-2021 | Papua New Guinea vs. Oman |
| 19-Oct-2021 | Bangladesh vs. Namibia |
| 19-Oct-2021 | Netherlands vs. Scotland |
| 20-Oct-21 | Ireland vs. Oman |
| 20-Oct-21 | Sri Lanka vs. Papua New Guinea |
| 21-Oct-21 | Namibia vs. Scotland |
| 21-Oct-21 | Bangladesh vs Netherlands |
| 22-Oct-21 | Papua New Guinea vs. Ireland |
| 22-Oct-21 | Sri Lanka v.s Oman |
| 23-Oct-21 | Netherlands vs. Namibia |
| 23-Oct-21 | Bangladesh vs. Scotland |
| 24-Oct-21 | Australia vs. Pakistan |
| 24-Oct-21 | India vs. South Africa |
| 25-Oct-21 | TBC vs TBC |
| 25-Oct-21 | New Zealand vs. West Indies |
| 26-Oct-21 | Afghanistan vs. TBC |
| 26-Oct-21 | England vs. TBC |
| 27-Oct-21 | New Zealand vs. TBC |
| 28-Oct-21 | Afghanistan vs. TBC |
| 28-Oct-21 | Australia v.s West Indies |
| 29-Oct-21 | Pakistan v.s TBC |
| 29-Oct-21 | India vs. TBC |
| 30-Oct-21 | England vs. South Africa |
| 30-Oct-21 | West Indies vs. TBC |
| 31-Oct-21 | New Zealand vs. Pakistan |
| 31-Oct-21 | Australia vs. TBC |
| 01-Nov-21 | Afghanistan vs. South Africa |
| 01-Nov-21 | India vs. England |
| 02-Nov-21 | TBC vs TBC |
| 02-Nov-21 | New Zealand vs. TBC |
| 03-Nov-21 | Pakistan vs. West Indies |
| 04-Nov-21 | Australia vs. TBC |
| 04-Nov-21 | Afghanistan vs. England |
| 05-Nov-21 | South Africa vs. TBC |
| 05-Nov-21 | India vs. TBC |
| 06-Nov-21 | Pakistan vs. TBC |
| 06-Nov-21 | Australia vs. New Zealand |
| 07-Nov-21 | England vs. TBC |
| 07-Nov-21 | West Indies vs. TBC |
| 08-Nov-21 | South Africa vs. TBC |
| 08-Nov-21 | India vs. Afghanistan |
ICC T20 World Cup Mega Event
Are you ready for the most thrilling cricket event? Here’s the schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final. Mark these dates!
| Date | Team | Match Name |
| 11-Nov-2021 | TBC vs TBC | 1st Semi-Final |
| 12-Nov-2021 | TBC vs TBC | 2nd Semi-Final |
| 13-Nov-2021 | TBC vs TBC | Final |
ICC T20 World Cup Venues
The tournament was initially planned to be held in Australia in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic messed up everything. ICC T20 World Cup 2021 was rumoured to be hosted in India, but the hosts have changed again. Finally, the tournament is set to be held in UAE and Oman.
The matches will be held in four stadiums across four cities.
- Dubai – Dubai International Stadium
- Sharjah – Sharjah International Stadium
- Abu Dhabi – Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
- Muscat – Oman International Academy Ground
How to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2021?
The International Cricket Council has announced the official broadcasters of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. These TV channels and OTT platforms have official rights to telecast the tournament worldwide.
Here is how to watch ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The point to be noted is that all the matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be held behind closed doors – away from spectators.
| Country | Where to stream T20 World Cup |
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD, DD Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 9 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, ASports HD |
| Bangladesh | Ghazi Tv (GTV) |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
| South Africa | Super Sports |
| Singapore | Star Cricket, Star Hub, and Singtel |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport NZ |
| The Middle East & North Africa | eLife TV, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
ICC T20 World Cup Past Winners
Here is a quick list of past winners of the ICC T20 world cup. We will soon create a detailed list of all past T20 world cup winners, semi-finalists, and the players in the tournament.
| Year | Team | Winner |
| 2007 | India Vs. Pakistan | India |
| 2009 | Pakistan Vs. Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2010 | England Vs. Australia | England |
| 2012 | West Indies Vs. Sri Lanka | West Indies |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka Vs. India | Sri Lanka |
| 2016 | West Indies Vs. England | West Indies |
| 2021 | TBC | TBC |
West Indies is the only team to win ICC T20 World Cup twice. Let’s see if it misses or hits a hattrick this year.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Winning Predictions: Who Will Keep The Trophy?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is around the corner, and different stories are sparkling with joy and excitement. Some predict England’s Victory, so others have already announced India as a winner of this T20 World Cup. Keeping the fans’ thing apart, we have done our R&D and rated the squads of all teams that have already been decided.
India – 9/10
Team India is considered the favourite in every edition of the T20 World Cup and has a high chance of winning this year. The batting order is substantial, with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav.
England – 8.5/10
England is one of the favourites to win this year. With significant changes in the team, they have a strong batting lineup with Roy, Morgan, Ali, Bairstow, and Livingstone.
West Indies – 8.5/10
The defending champions are still one of the best in the competition. Apart from the dangerous batsmen and all-rounders, Roston Chase has been named in the lineup, alleviating hopes to win.
Pakistan – 8/10
Pakistan has recently been an average performer. But this time, they have chosen players who have performed well in the National T20 Cup to increase their chances of winning.
New Zealand – 8/10
In every format of the game, New Zealand has always been regarded as a strong team. This means they have bowling options that will work in the UAE’s climate boosting their chances of winning.
Australia – 7/10
For this T20 World Cup, Australia has a star-studded team capable of taking the trophy home. The players and injuries are the only things that are harming them as a team.
South Africa – 7/10
South Africa is one of the tournament’s most inexperienced teams. Their main bowlers will be Rabada and Nortje. The team is young and will need to put in a lot of effort this year.
Afghanistan – 6.5/10
This year, Afghanistan is also a strong contender as players like Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rashid Khan will thrive on the UAE’s spin-friendly wickets.
In this edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, there is no room for anticipation. Every team will hit the ground with a strong squad, even stronger than before. With Tymal Mills’ entry to the 15-man squad, England scores some positive points, but the Englishmen will surely miss the service of Ben Stokes. If predictions turn out to be accurate, India has more chances to take the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 trophy home. The rest is upon Team’s performance, but India will definitely be among the top four.
