ICC T20 World Cup 2024: When And Where To Watch Warm-Up Matches, Know Teams, Schedule, Timings And More

As cricket enthusiasts gear up for the much-anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024, teams are set to fine-tune their skills with a series of practice matches scheduled from May 27 to June 1. With 16 practice games featuring 17 countries, cricket fever is set to grip North America, marking a significant return of the sport to the region.

Warm-up Matches Overview

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the schedule for the T20 World Cup warm-up fixtures on May 16. Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, Broward County Stadium in Florida, Queen’s Park Oval, and Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago are the chosen venues for these crucial matches.

Full Schedule of Warm-up Matches:

May 27:

Canada vs Nepal at 9:00 PM IST

May 28:

• Oman vs Papua New Guinea at 12:30 AM IST
• Namibia vs Uganda at 4:30 AM IST
• Sri Lanka vs Netherlands at 8:00 PM IST
• Bangladesh vs USA at 9:00 PM IST

May 29:

• Australia vs Namibia at 4:30 AM IST
• Afghanistan vs Oman at 10:30 PM IST

May 30:

• Scotland vs Uganda at 8:00 PM IST
• Nepal vs USA at 9:00 PM IST

May 31:

• Namibia vs Papua New Guinea at 12:30 AM IST
• Netherlands vs Canada at 1:00 AM IST
• West Indies vs Australia at 4:30 AM IST
• Ireland vs Sri Lanka at 8:00 PM IST
• Scotland vs Afghanistan at 8:00 PM IST

June 1:

• India vs Bangladesh at 8:00 PM IST

Live Streaming Details

It's worth noting that only two matches will have live broadcast coverage. The clashes between West Indies and Australia, as well as India and Bangladesh, will be available for live streaming and broadcast. Fans can catch the action of India's warm-up match against Bangladesh on Star Sports Network. Additionally, the same match will be live-streamed on Disney+Hotstar, ensuring fans don't miss out on any thrilling moments.

As the excitement builds up for the T20 World Cup, these warm-up matches serve as crucial preparation for teams aiming for cricketing glory on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling moments as the tournament draws nearer.