Warm-up fixtures announced for T20 WC 2024; Check dates and venues

The excitement for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has reached new heights with the recent announcement of warm-up match fixtures. Scheduled to be played between May 27 and June 1, these matches serve as a precursor to the main event, providing teams with crucial preparation opportunities.

Dates and Venues

The warm-up matches are set to take place across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, Broward County Stadium in Florida, Queen’s Park Oval, and Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago host these fixtures.

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Participating Teams

A total of 17 teams will partake in the warm-up games, gearing up for the intense competition ahead. Notably, South Africa will engage in an intra-squad match on May 29 in Florida, adding to the event’s anticipation.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-up Fixtures

Monday 27 May
Canada v Nepal, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30
Oman v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00
Namibia v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00

Tuesday 28 May
Sri Lanka v Netherlands, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30
Bangladesh v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30
Australia v Namibia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00

Wednesday 29 May
South Africa intra-squad, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30
Afghanistan v Oman, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 13h00

Thursday 30 May
Nepal v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30
Scotland v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30
Netherlands v Canada, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 15h00
Namibia v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00
West Indies v Australia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00

Friday 31 May
Ireland v Sri Lanka, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30
Scotland v Afghanistan, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30

Saturday 1 June
Bangladesh v India, Venue TBC USA

New Regulations

In a departure from previous cycles, teams now have the flexibility to play up to two warm-up matches, depending on their arrival time at the event. This adjustment aims to accommodate teams’ schedules and optimize their preparation.

Open Match for Fans

One of the highlights of the warm-up fixtures is the match between the West Indies and Australia at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday, May 30. This match will be open to fans and offer a thrilling opportunity to witness top-tier cricket action.

Fans eager to be part of the excitement can secure their tickets from May 16 onwards. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.t20worldcup.com or directly from box offices at the National Cricket Centre and Queen’s Park Oval.

Significance of Warm-up Matches

Warm-up matches are crucial in teams’ tournament preparations. They allow them to fine-tune their skills, assess playing conditions, and build momentum leading into the main event. These fixtures provide an invaluable opportunity for teams to gel as a unit and address any areas of concern before the tournament kicks off.