Breaking Down the Super 8 Stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The Men’s T20 World Cup has reached an exhilarating stage with the Super 8 phase about to kick off. Here’s everything you need to know about the format, favorites, TV coverage, and more.
Overview
The Super 8 stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to commence on June 20th, featuring eight qualifying teams from the group stage. These teams include India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, United States, England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Super 8 Groups
India, Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh make up Group 1, while South Africa, West Indies, England, and USA form Group 2 based on the seeding. With each team playing the others once in a round-robin format, the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals.
Key Dates and Venues
The Super 8 matches will take place exclusively in the Caribbean, spanning across Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. The semi-finals are scheduled for June 26th and 27th, leading up to the Barbados final on June 29th.
Tournament Favorites and Odds
India, the tournament favorites, lead the odds at 7/4. Following closely are Australia at 3/1 and England at 9/2. South Africa, West Indies, and Afghanistan are also in contention, with Bangladesh and USA considered as underdogs in the competition.
TV Coverage
For fans looking to catch the action on TV, various networks will be broadcasting the matches live. Viewers in different regions can tune in to Sky Sports in England, Star Sports in India, PTV in Pakistan, WillowTV in the USA & Canada, ESPN Caribbean in the West Indies, Prime Video in Australia, Sky Sport NZ in New Zealand, SuperSport in South Africa, Uganda & Namibia, and others.
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Get ready for high-octane cricket action as the Super 8 stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup promises thrilling matches and intense competition.