The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an update on the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, confirming that the match will take place on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This under-construction stadium, slated to host eight matches during the tournament, is rapidly nearing completion, with over 34,000 seats ready to welcome fans. With just 39 days until the tournament kicks off, the ICC’s Head of Events, Chris Tetley, expressed excitement at the progress, highlighting the transformation of the venue into a world-class cricket facility, complete with a laid outfield and impending pitch block installation. Tetley urged fans to secure their tickets for what promises to be the biggest T20 World Cup yet, available at tickets.t20worldcup.com.
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In addition to the venue update, the ICC also revealed the groupings for the tournament, setting the stage for an exhilarating competition. With 20 qualifying teams divided into four groups of five, the top two from each group will advance to the Super 8 round. From there, the journey continues for the top two teams from each group as they progress to the semi-finals, culminating in the ultimate showdown. This edition marks significant milestones as it’s the first time since 2010 that the T20 World Cup will be hosted in the West Indies, while it’s also the inaugural occasion for the United States to host such a major cricketing event. England enters as the defending champions, having secured victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final.
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