After a wait of one year, the ICC T20 World Cup is back in the game. This time defending champion Australia will be hosting one of the greatest events in sports entertainment from October 16 to November 13 2022. There will be sixteen t20 international teams highlighting the grounds of Australia in the eighth edition of the ICC T20 World Cup.

The event was supposed to happen in India in 2021, but due to Covid-19, it was rescheduled, and Australia acquired the opportunity to host 45 matches. We saw the tremendous performances of international teams last year. Especially Pakistan, England, New Zealand and Australia, who made it to the Semi-finals. In the end, the Aussies were able to grab the title as their first t20 international reign by defeating New Zealand with an iconic performance in all three departments.

This year 2022, is also filled with excitement, and we will be able to witness once again the most awaited encounters between teams like Pakistan and India. Plus, it will be interesting to watch the performances of fast-paced bowlers on one of the finest grounds in the world of cricket.

Overview of ICC T20 World Cup Edition 2022

Nowadays, t20 cricket has crossed all other formats of world cricket. Likewise, last year was one of the most successful and predominant years of t20 international and franchise cricket matches. In recent times, top-class plays have been in the limelight due to their extraordinary performances in the t20 matches.

For instance, Mohammad Rizwan, Suryakumar Yadav, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Josh Hazlewood and Rashid Khan are topping the charts in their respective departments.

The top twelve teams will have direct entry through their ICC t20 rankings as of 15 November 2021, along with performances in previous ICC T20 events. On the other hand, four teams have reached to the first round through ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match-ups. Have a look at streaming platforms, tournament formats, venues, and squads below.

ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Broadcasting & Streaming Worldwide

Viewers will be able to watch the live action on famous broadcasting channels such as Star Sports Network, Sky Sports, Ten Sports, Ptv Sports and ESPN. However, here are the official partners of the ICC T20 event in 2022.

Broadcasting Platforms

Online Streaming Platforms

Tournament Formats

• Preliminary rounds (Group Stage)
• Super 12 (Eight already Qualified teams and four Qualifier teams from round one)
• Play-offs (Semi-Finals & Final)

Top 8 Qualified Teams through Their Ranking & Previous World Cup Performance

1. Australia 
2. Newzealand 
3. Pakistan 
4. England 
5. India 
6. South Africa 
7. Bangladesh 
8. Afghanistan 

Qualifying Teams Participating in the Preliminary Round

ICC T20 Rankers 

• Sri Lanka 
• West Indies 
• Namibia
• Scotland

Global Qualifiers 

• Netherlands
• Ireland
• United Arab Emirates
• Zimbabwe

ICC T20 World Cup Teams Squad

Just like previous year, teams have four to five players in reserves in order to have back-ups for player injuries. Further changes in the squads can be done by the teams if required.

Venue

For the first time Australia will be hosting the World T20 event with seven home grounds from Oct 16 to Nov 14.

Prize Money

• Winners:  $1.6 million
• Runner Up: $800,000
• Semi-Finalists: $400,000
• Super 12 (Per Winning Match) $40,000

Kick-off of ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – One of The Grandest Stages of Them All

The event of high drama, nail-biting moments, and pure entertainment will begin on 16 October with the first preliminary round between Sri Land and Namibia. All the eight teams in the first round will have to win at least two matches with high run rates in their respective groups to qualify for Super 12.

On 22 October 2022, the first match of Super 12 will be played between Australia vs New Zealand. Group stages will sum up on the 6th of November, and pay-offs will be played from the 9th of November to the 14th of November 2022.

Preliminary Round (Groups)

First Round (Group Stage) Schedule

• 16 Oct 2022 – Sri Lanka vs Namibia & Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates
• 17 Oct 2022 – Scotland vs West Indies & Ireland vs Zimbabwe
• 18 Oct 2022 – Namibia vs Netherlands & Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates
• 19 Oct 2022 – Ireland vs Scotland & West Indies vs Zimbabwe
• 20 Oct 2022 – Netherlands vs Sri Lanka & Namibia vs United Arab Emirates
• 21 Oct 2022 – Ireland vs West Indies & Scotland vs Zimbabwe

Super 12

Race to the semi-finals has always been the most challenging job even though each team will play five rounds. As there are twelve teams who are competing with each other, and only those with maximum wins with the highest strike rate will secure their positions in the semi-finals.

Last year we saw that teams with four wins were having a very tough time getting into the semis. That’s why teams will have to win at least four matches out of six to have their chances into the final knockout rounds.

Groups

Matches Schedule

• 22 Oct 2022 – Australia vs New Zealand  & Afghanistan vs England
• 23 Oct 2022 – A1 vs B2  & India vs Pakistan
• 24 Oct 2022 – Bangladesh vs A2  & South Africa vs B1
• 25 Oct 2022 – Australia vs A1
• 26 Oct 2022 – England vs B2  & Afghanistan vs New Zealand
• 27 Oct 2022 – Bangladesh vs South Africa  & India vs A2  & Pakistan vs B1
• 28 Oct 2022 – Afghanistan vs B2  & Australia vs England
• 29 Oct 2022 – New Zealand vs A1
• 30 Oct 2022 – Bangladesh vs B1  & Pakistan vs A2  & India vs South Africa
• 31 Oct 2022 – Australia vs B2
• 01 Nov 2022 – Afghanistan vs A1  & England vs New Zealand
• 02 Nov 2022 – B1 vs A2  & Bangladesh vs India
• 03 Nov 2022 – Pakistan vs South Africa
• 04 Nov 2022 – New Zealand vs B2  & Afghanistan vs Australia
• 05 Nov 2022 – England vs A1
• 06 Nov 2022 –  South Africa vs A2  & Bangladesh vs Pakistan  & India vs B1

Final Play-offs

Semi Finals

• 09 Nov 2022 – TBD vs TBD
• 10 Nov 2022 – TBD vs TBD

Finals

• 13 Nov 2022 – TBD vs TBD

Background & Interesting Facts of ICC T20 World Cup Tournament

If we talk about the stats of the ICC MenT20 Tournament, it was first held in 2007, and India was the first-ever champion who defeated Pakistan to achieve the title. In the same way, the Pakistani Shaheens were able to secure the title in the second edition of the World T20 Cup in 2009.

To date, no other team has won the title two times except West Indies. This team became the only one to achieve this feat by winning the 2012 and 16 T20 World Cups under the captaincy of Daren Sammy.

• Top teams like South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are still to win an ICC T20 World Cup
• England won their first T20 World Cup in 2010
• Sri Land is the only team who was the runner up in two ICC T20 events, first in 2009 against Pakistan and then in 2012 against West Indies. Finally, they earned the opportunity to become the champions in 2014.
• Mahela Jayawardene from Sri Lanka (1016 runs) is the highest runs scorer overall at T20 Men World Cups.
• Shakib Al Hasan (41 Wickets) is the highest wicket-taker overall at T20 Men World Cups.
• Marlon Samuels from west Indies is the two-time man of the match performer in the finals of ICC T20 Cup 2012 and 16
• Viral Kohli, Shane Watson, Chris Gayle and Mahela Jayawardene share the record of 5 men of the matches in all the T20 World Cup Matches.

Bottom Line

Let’s see who will conquer the grounds of Australia as the defending champions are always unbeatable at their home conditions. Will New Zealand again reach to the finals and end up winning the world cup? Or an Asian team will be able to take the winning trophy home. Who will be victorious between India and Pakistan this time? Will India capitalise and handle the bowling force of Pakistan? Or once again green shirts will do the unexpected? What about underrated teams like South Africa, Sri Land, West Indies and Afghanistan? Will they be able to leave a mark on this international stage? These all questions will be answered after the wait for a few days more. So stay connected and tell us which team you are supporting in the comment section below.

FAQ about T20 World Cup 2022 on the Internet

Q: When will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 start?

The event will start on the 16th of October 2022 and Sum up on the 14 of November 2022.

Q: Will Shaheen Shah Afridi Play ICC T20 World Cup 2022?

Yes! Shaheen Shah Afridi is fit and will be in the playing eleven of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

Q: When is India vs Pakistan match in ICC T20 World Cup 2022?

The Match will be at Melbourne Cricket Ground on the 23rd of October 2022.

Q: Is Jasprit Bumrah out of T20 World Cup 2022?

Yes! After several speculations, finally, the news came out that Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out and won’t be part of the Indian team squad due to a back stress fracture.

Q: What is the Pakistan Timing of the T20 World Cup 2022?

The timing of the T20 World cup is a little bit complicated this time, as sometimes three matches will be played in one single day. So, in Pakistan, the Matches will start between 05 am to 01 pm respectively.

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