The complete guide to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2022

With 16 countries competing in 45 matches across seven Australian cities from October 16 to November 13, the eighth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to be the biggest and finest yet.

The 2022 T20 World Cup is expected to surpass all of them, whether it is Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes, Carlos Brathwaite’s last-over heroics, or Shaheen Afridi’s new-ball fireworks.

This is your one-stop shop for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 with all you need to know about the competition, including schedules, rosters, venues, the most recent news, and much more.

The groups

First Round

Group A

Namibia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates

Group B

Ireland, Scotland, West Indies, Zimbabwe

Super 12

Group 1

Afghanistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, Group A winner, Group B runner-up

Group 2

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Group B winner, Group A runner-up

The venues

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will take place in seven different locations in Australia, with the final taking place at Melbourne Cricket Ground and the semifinals taking place at Adelaide Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Gabba in Brisbane, Kardinia Park in Geelong, Bellerive Oval in Hobart and Perth Stadium are the other host venues.

The teams

Afghanistan

An experienced team, led as always by the talented Rashid Khan, will attempt to punch above their weight.

The top spinner, who is perhaps the most dangerous T20 bowler in the world, will be assisted by players like Mujeeb Ur Rahman to give Afghanistan a chance to advance far in the competition.

Australia

Australia, the defending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions, will want to capitalise on home-field advantages to retain their title.

After what was a somewhat unexpected victory in 2021, they are among the favourites thanks to a strong batting lineup and a strong bowling attack.

Bangladesh

The Tigers have abandoned a few seasoned players in favour of an aggressive approach built around numerous all-rounders.

Bangladesh is dangerously unpredictable as a result of the strategy adjustment, which was brought on by a poor performance in the Asia Cup.

England

England, who entered the competition ranked second in the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings, has been a reliable power in white-ball cricket for some time.

With some concerns regarding the strength of the bowling attack without the injured Jofra Archer, much will depend on the performance of their strong batting lineup.

India

The top-ranked team in the world according to the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings has brought a talented team to Australia in hopes of improving upon their group-stage exit in 2021.

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury-related withdrawal is a setback, but India will be optimistic that their depth will allow them to fill in for the star pace bowler’s absence.

Ireland

At the 2021 tournament, the Irish stumbled as their bat never really got going.

The Ireland team, though, is very talented, and they have a good chance of moving on to the Super 12 level.

Namibia

Namibia will be counting on its key players David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, and Gerhard Erasmus to lead another successful First Round campaign after its big-hitting batting lineup defied the odds to advance to the Super 12 stage last year.

Netherlands

The Dutch have considerable of experience playing in important games leading up to the competition, having hosted several Full Member opponents in white-ball tours during the European summer.

The Netherlands, the lowest-ranked team competing in the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings in Australia, must perform well in crucial First Round matches against Namibia and the UAE to have a chance of moving on to the Super 12 round.

New Zealand

New Zealand, who lost in the finals in 2021, enters a major competition flying under the radar.

The Black Caps, who are currently ranked fifth in the world according to the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings, have a roster with a little bit of everything and have a chance to shock the most highly-predicted nations by going far in the competition.

Pakistan

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s top-ranked opening pair in T20 Internationals, are coming into the competition in excellent form and will look to lead their team to consistently competitive scores.

The fourth-ranked team in the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings, Pakistan, is a match for any opponent thanks to one of the greatest bowling attacks in the world.

Scotland

Scotland’s team, which is the second-lowest at the competition and ranked 15th in the world, may start the tournament strong with a win against the West Indies in Hobart (higher only than the Netherlands).

If Scotland wants to construct or pursue competitive totals, the opening pair of George Munsey and Calum MacLeod, as well as the first drop keeper Matthew Cross, will be essential to giving Scotland solid starts.

South Africa

With Kagiso Rabada, Lungo Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje creating an intimidating seam-bowling core of the assault, South Africa excels at bowling.

The Proteas have also risen to third place in the MRF Tyres T20I Team Rankings thanks to their undervalued spin options and abundant batting power, and they will be among the favourites to break their World Cup curse.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will start the tournament in the First Round, where they will have a tough time making it to the Super 12 stage, much like they did in 2021.

However, Sri Lanka’s success in the Asia Cup highlighted the team’s rapid development and suggested they might be a dark horse if they advance.

United Arab Emirates

UAE participated in just their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and qualified for the competition with an outstanding performance at the Global Qualifier A.

The UAE, who defeated Ireland in the tournament’s final, will now try to earn a spot on the world stage by competing in a challenging group including Sri Lanka, Namibia, and the Netherlands.

West Indies

a fresh look The West Indies team, captained by Nicholas Pooran, will be aiming for a new beginning after the star-studded but ageing bunch of players who travelled to the 2021 event played a game of flatter to deceive.

The West Indies’ prospects of extending their record-tying streak of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victories to three will depend on spinner Akeal Hosein, but quicks like Obed McCoy, Jason Holder, and Sheldon Cottrell will also need to shine.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will try to defy the odds and advance to the Super 12 stage with a potent bowling assault.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers, who dismissed the Netherlands for just 95 in the Global Qualifier B final, were instrumental in getting them to the T20 World Cup. They have the skill to pose problems for all of their First Round opponents.

 

 

Where to watch the T20 World Cup

The Star Network, Sky Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, PTV, and Times Internet are a few of the prominent broadcasters for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, which will be telecast and live streamed across continents.

The games will also be streamed in India on Hotstar and Disney+, while Star Network will hold television rights in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

In Pakistan, the games will be televised on PTV and ARY Digital Networks.

In Bangladesh, games will be broadcast and streamed live on Gazi TV and Rabbithole.

While Fox Sports, Channel Nine, and Kayo will broadcast and stream games in Australia, Sky Sports will do same in the UK.

The matches will be broadcast live in the USA on Willow TV and ESPN+, and in Canada on Hotstar.

TERRITORY	Television Exploitation	Digital Exploitation
India	Star Network	Disney+ Hotstar
Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives	Star Network
Pakistan	PTV & ARY Digital Networks	TBC
Bangladesh	Gazi TV	Rabbithole
Canada	Times Internet (Willow)	Hotstar
USA	Times Internet (Willow)	ESPN+
USA, Central & South America and Mexico		ESPN+
Caribbean	ESPN	ESPN
United Kingdom	Sky Sports	Sky Sports
Sub Saharan Africa	SuperSport	SuperSport
Singapore	StarHub	StarHub
Malaysia	Astro	Yupp TV
Hong Kong	Now TV	Now TV, Yupp TV
Australia	Fox Sports, Channel Nine	Kayo
New Zealand	Sky Sport	Sky Sport
PNG, Fiji & Pacific Islands	PNG Digicel	PNG Digicel
Rest of the World(Continental Europe, SE Asia & Central /South America)		Yupp TV

 

 

The tournament will also feature audio broadcast spanning English, Hindi, Urdu and Bangla based on the region. 

Details	Territory	Platform	Language
Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India)(AIR)	India	FM/AM	Hindi
Digital 2 Sports Global	India	Digital Platform	Hindi/English
Shamal Media Services Pvt Limited  106.2 FM	Pakistan	FM	Urdu
Sports Entertainment Network Radio	Australia/New Zealand	FM	English
Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australia	FM	English
British Broadcasting Corporation	UK	FM	English
Radio 4	Dubai	FM	Hindi
Asiatec MEC Limited	Bangladesh	FM	Bangla

 

 

 

Tournament format

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup this year is divided into three phases.

Two round-robin groups each consisting of four teams compete in the First Round. The top two teams advance to the Super 12 stage from each group.

Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies are among the four lowest-ranked teams who automatically qualified for the tournament at the cutoff point, making up the eight teams competing in the First Round.

Two teams from each of the qualifying competitions held in 2022 will join them. In Qualifier A in Oman back in February, Ireland and the UAE advanced, while Netherlands and Zimbabwe won Qualifier B in Zimbabwe in July.

Group A’s top team and Group B’s second-placed team enter Group 1 of the Super 12s, while Group B’s top team and Group A’s second-placed team enter Group 2.

The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage during the Super 12 stage, which consists of two groups of six teams playing a round-robin format.

Two semi-finals make up the knock-out stage, followed on November 13 by the championship game at the MCG.

Points system

In both the First Round and Super 12 group stages the following points system will apply:

Win: 2 points

Tie, no result or abandoned: 1 point

Loss or forfeit: 0 points

Reserve days

For both the semifinals and the championship game, reserve days have been set aside. There won’t be a reserve day for any other games.

Every effort will be made to finish the game on the planned day for the semi-finals and final, with any necessary overs reductions taking place.

The match will only be finished on the reserve day if the minimum amount of overs required to constitute a match (at least 5 overs each side) cannot be bowled on the scheduled day.

The match will resume where the last ball was played on the reserve day if it begins on the planned day, overs are lowered after an interruption, but no additional play is available.

Key dates

Tournament commences: 16 October

In Group A of the First Round, the tournament begins with a match between Namibia and Sri Lanka.

On the first day, a doubleheader at Kardinia Park in Geelong will also include the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.

First Round concludes: 21 October

The tournament’s brief and intense initial phase draws to a finish on October 21 in Hobart with back-to-back Group B games.

At the Bellerive Oval, Ireland will play West Indies in the first game of the day, and Scotland will play Zimbabwe in the afternoon.

Super 12 stage commences: 22 October

After that, the tournament immediately enters the Super 12 round, with Group 1’s first two matches set to begin.

On the same day that Afghanistan and England are playing each other, hosts Australia and opponent New Zealand are playing each other at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Super 12 stage concludes: 6 November

The Super 12 stage will come to an end with Group 2, and qualification is likely still up for grabs.

An afternoon match between Bangladesh and Pakistan takes place in Adelaide, and an evening match between India and the First Round Group B winners takes place in Melbourne.

Semi-finals: 9 November and 10 November

The top two teams from each Super 12 stage group will advance to the semi-final matches, which will be held on November 9 at Sydney Cricket Ground and November 10 at Adelaide Oval.

Final: 13 November

If the reserve day is required to be utilised on November 14, the competition concludes with the Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13.

Prize money

The prize pot remains the same as at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and all 16 competing teams will receive part of the $US5.6m allocated as prize money for the tournament.

The winners will collect $1.6m, with the runner-up receiving $800,000.

Both losing semi-finalists will receive $400,000.

The eight teams knocked out at the end of the Super 12 stage will get $70,000 each. Each match a team wins in the Super 12 stage will earn them $40,000.

The four teams knocked out at the end of the First Round will get $40,000. Each match a team wins in the First Round will see them collect $40,000.

The venues

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

With a capacity of over 100,000, the MCG, the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and 10th largest in the world, was built in 1853.

It is a historic stadium where some of Australian sports’ most enduring events have taken place.

While Victoria and New South Wales competed in the inaugural intercolonial game in March 1856, the first cricket game played at the MCG took place in September 1854.

The MCG is the site of the AFL Grand Final, the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, a number of significant international events, and the birthplace of Test Cricket (1877) and One-Day International Cricket (1971).

The MCG is the only stadium in the world besides Lord’s to have twice hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup Final (1992 and 2015).

Both in 1991, when the Great Southern Stand was rebuilt, and in 2003–2005, when the Northern Stand took the place of the previous Ponsford, Members, and Olympic Stands, the MCG underwent extensive renovations.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final will take place at the MCG in 2022.

Adelaide Oval

The proud centrepiece of this international city is Adelaide Oval. It is a location rich in sporting, artistic, and cultural history that is cherished for both its past and present attributes.

The stadium can now hold 53,500 people thanks to a significant refurbishment that was finished in 2013 and strengthened its reputation for hosting top-tier events.

AFL, cricket, soccer, rugby league, and concerts by well-known performers like Adele, Guns N’ Roses, and The Rolling Stones are all held at Adelaide Oval.

Cricket has been played with pride in South Australia for about 150 years. The Adelaide Oval has hosted historic games over the years, including the first-ever day-night Ashes Test in 2017.

As a tribute to Australian cricket star Sir Donald Bradman, the ground also houses the renowned Bradman Collection Museum. It also offers the well-liked Roof Climb experience, which whisks guests up into the air for a fresh perspective on this unique location. There are also escorted walking excursions focused on cricket.

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)

The SCG, which is steeped in sporting heritage, has offered a wealth of entertainment for more than 150 years. The historic grounds, which are regarded as one of the nation’s architectural treasures, have hosted almost every notable Australian cricketer.

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCG) is situated in Sydney’s cultural quarter, close to the city’s CBD.

The NSW Cricket Association built the SCG on the site of the old 1852 Garrison Ground in Paddington, behind Victoria Barracks.

The SCG is now regarded as one of the top cricket stadiums in the world, staging one-day internationals, the annual New Year Test, and serving as the home field for the NSW Blues and Sydney Sixers.

The Gabba, Brisbane

Since 1896, The Gabba has served as Queensland’s primary cricket venue. It is renowned throughout the cricketing world for holding Sheffield Shield games as well as all international cricket competitions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be watched by fans at the Brisbane venue, which annually hosts the opening Test match of the Australian summer.

The Gabba is well known for its “genuine” pitches, which are hard, fast, and bouncy and are ideal for T20 cricket.

Kardinia Park, Geelong

One of Victoria’s most magnificent stadiums, Kardinia Park Stadium has recently undergone renovations that have allowed it to become a premier regional venue and first-class cricket facility.

It was constructed in 1941 and has hosted numerous national and international athletic events, including the Geelong Cats of the Australian Football League.

The heart and soul of the community hub Kardinia Park Precinct, which also includes netball and aquatic facilities, as well as lots of park space and playgrounds, is the stadium, which has little over 30,000 seats.

As part of its yearly events programme, Kardinia Park has recently welcomed the Big Bash League, international T20 matches, soccer friendlies, super rugby, and Nitro Circus.

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Hobart has Bellerive, a historic harborside district that is home to Bellerive Oval, unlike Sydney’s Balmain, Melbourne’s Williamstown, Perth’s Fremantle, and Perth’s Williamstown.

The ground is located on the bright eastern bank of the River Derwent, a 10-minute drive or boat ride from Hobart’s bustling waterfront.

Cricket matches were first played at Bellerive Oval formally in 1914, but it wasn’t until 1987 that Cricket Tasmania moved its operations from across the river to this location.

The Ricky Ponting Stand opened in 2015 in time for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, increasing the ground’s capacity to 20,000. The oval has seen substantial improvements throughout the years.

Perth Stadium

On the Burswood Peninsula, east of the Perth CBD, is where you’ll find Perth Stadium and the adjacent park.

This 60,000-seat world-class multi-purpose stadium, which has views of the picturesque Swan River and Perth city in the west and the foothills in the east, hosts a range of sporting and entertainment events, including Australian Rules football, international and Big Bash League cricket, soccer, rugby league, rugby union, and concerts.

Perth Stadium, which will be used on the first day of the Super 12 stage, made its formal debut on January 21, 2018.

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