What is Super 8 stage of T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 and how does it work? Rules, format and schedule for USA knockout matches | Sporting News

What is Super 8 stage of T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 and how does it work? Rules, format and schedule for USA knockout matches | Sporting News

June 12, 2024

The T20 Cricket World Cup is reaching the decisive phase, with the USA having made history!

The tournament, taking place in the Caribbean and the USA, with the United States co-hosting a major ICC tournament for the first time, began on June 1 and will end on June 29. 

Twenty teams were entered in the group stage, with those sides divided into four groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group will progress to the next round, known as the Super 8.

The US will be one of them, after their game against Ireland was washed out by rain on June 14, meaning they qualified for the knockout stage at the expense of powerhouse Pakistan. 

But what is the Super 8, and how does it work? The Sporting News explains.

MORE: Full schedule and results for T20 Cricket World Cup in USA

What is the Super 8 stage in 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup?

The Super 8 round is the second phase of the tournament, following the initial pool stage.

It will begin on June 19 and will run until June 24. Following that, the semifinals will take place on June 26 and 27, followed by the final on June 29.

The Super 8 stage will be divided into two groups: Group 1 and Group 2.

Each group will comprise of four teams that progressed from the group stage. Group 1 will comprise of teams that finish first in Groups A and C, and second in Groups B and D. Group 2 will include the table-toppers from Groups B and D, and second-placed teams from Group A and C.

Each team will play every other team in their groups in the Super 8 stage, which means that each team will play three games.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals.

The USA and Canada were placed in Group A of the initial pool stage, with the US making a huge step towards their eventual qualification with their shock win over Pakistan. They have finished second in Group A, although they will have to wait for the other pools to be concluded to find out all of their opponents. 

Super 8 stage schedule at T20 Cricket World Cup

Match Seeding Fixture Group Date Time (IST) Venue
A2 vs D1 USA vs South Africa Group 2 June 19 8:00 PM Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
B1 vs C2 B1 vs West Indies Group 2 June 20 6:00 AM Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
C1 vs A1 Afghanistan vs India Group 1 June 20 8:00 PM Kensington Oval, Barbados
B2 vs D2 Australia vs D2 Group 1 June 21 6:00 AM Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
B1 vs D1 B1 vs South Africa Group 2 June 21 8:00 PM Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
A2 vs C2 USA vs West Indies Group 2 June 22 6:00 AM Kensington Oval, Barbados
A1 vs D2 India vs D2 Group 1 June 22 8:00 PM Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
C1 vs B2 Afghanistan vs Australia Group 1 June 23 6:00 AM Amos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent
A2 vs B1 USA vs B1 Group 2 June 23 8:00 PM Kensington Oval, Barbados
C2 vs D1 West Indies vs South Africa Group 2 June 24 6:00 AM Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
B2 vs A1 Australia vs India Group 1 June 24 8:00 PM Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
C1 vs D2 Afghanistan vs D2 Group 1 June 25 6:00 AM Amos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent

How to watch T20 Cricket World Cup in USA and Canada

For fans looking to watch the USA vs. India T20 Cricket World Cup match for free, Fubo is the ideal choice.

Cricket enthusiasts can take advantage of a 30-day free trial that includes access to WillowTV. This lets you enjoy live matches, replays, and highlights at no cost during the trial period.

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