ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
It is planned that the eighth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will take place in 2022. Australia will host the game from October 16 to November 13, 2022. The competition was initially scheduled to take place in 2020. The COVID-19 epidemic, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC), forced the postponement of the event until July 2020. The T20 World Cup was initially slated to take place in India in 2021 but was then relocated to the UAE and Oman. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also announced in August 2020 that Australia will host the rescheduled event in 2022. All of the tournament schedules were confirmed by the ICC on January 21, 2022. Both the host nation and the reigning champion are in Australia.
Groups and conditions
The twelve groups that advanced to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 stage in 2021 automatically competed in the 2022 competition. Based on their results in the 2021 tournament and their rankings as of November 15, 2021, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa all qualified straight for the Super 12 phase of this competition. The group stage of the tournament included West Indies, Namibia, Scotland, and Sri Lanka.
The top two teams from each of the two global qualifiers took the remaining four spots. Sixteen teams competed in the Global Qualifiers, including the eight teams who advanced from the Regional Finals, the lowest four teams from the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and the next four highest-ranked T20I teams. Ireland and the United Arab Emirates advanced from the Global Qualifier, A competition to the T20 World Cup. The Netherlands and Zimbabwe advanced as the last two teams to the T20 World Cup via the Global Qualifier B round. Zimbabwe put the Netherlands in Group A of the T20 World Cup after winning the Global Qualifier B competition.
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
| Host nation | 7 August 2020 | 1 | Australia | |
| 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (Top 11 teams from the previous tournament, excluding the hosts) | November 2021 | UAE Oman | 11 | Afghanistan Bangladesh England India Namibia New Zealand Pakistan Scotland South Africa Sri Lanka West Indies |
| Global Qualifier A | 18–24 February 2022 | Oman | 2 | Ireland United Arab Emirates |
| Global Qualifier B | 11–17 July 2022 | Zimbabwe | 2 | Netherlands Zimbabwe |
| Total | 16 |
Global qualifications
The four teams from the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup with the lowest rankings, the four best teams not previously qualified for the World Cup or qualifications, and eight teams from Regional Qualifiers made up the Global Qualifiers. The COVID-19 epidemic caused all ICC qualifying tournaments planned to take place before June 30, 2020, to be postponed, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC), which announced this on March 24, 2020. Following the interruption caused by the epidemic, the ICC changed the qualifying procedure in December 2020.
The ICC officially announced in August 2021 that the COVID-19 epidemic was to blame for the cancellation of the EAP qualifier. The Philippines, the top-ranked team in the EAP region, went on to the Global Qualifiers. The pandemic also forced the cancellation of Group B of the Asia qualifier in October 2021, with Hong Kong is moving on at the top-ranked team.
Jersey advanced to the Global Qualifiers after winning their first four games in the Regional Final of the European Qualification. Based on the net run rate, Germany finished in the second position and progressed from the European group. Bahrain won Group A of the Asia qualifier by a narrow margin over Qatar in terms of net run rate.
The United States was the first team from that division to move to the Global Qualifiers after winning their first five games in the Americas qualifying. They were joined by Canada, who placed second in the Americas qualifying group. Uganda secured the last slot in the global qualifying rounds after winning the regional final of the Africa qualifier.
Who Won the First T20 World Championship?
South Africa hosted the first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007. The cricket game was a huge success of this particular occasion. The first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was won by the Indian cricket team. In the competition’s championship game, the Indian team beat Pakistan. Throughout the competition, the Indian team played fantastic cricket with great pace and quality.
The best batsman for India throughout the competition was Yuvraj Singh. In only 12 balls against England, he had surpassed the tournament record for the quickest fifty. Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in a single over at the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup also went down in history. Yuvraj put his mark in the cricket record books by hitting six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad.
The Indian cricket squad was coached by MS Dhoni. Under the leadership of M.S. Dhoni, India played fearless cricket and won the tournament. For his outstanding all-around performance, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi earned the 2007 T20 World Cup competition award. The top run scorer in this tournament was Matthew Hayden of Australia (265 runs), while the top wicket-taker was Umar Gul of Pakistan (13 wickets).
The complete list of T20 World Cup champions
The first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup took place in South Africa in 2007. Cricket’s 20-over format made its debut in the first edition, with India defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Since then, the T20 World Cup trophy has been won by Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Australia. Let’s have a look at the opponents each champion overcame to obtain the coveted crown.
2007 World Cup T20: India
In a match that MS Dhoni’s side won by a bowl-out, India had previously met Pakistan in the World Cup’s group stages. The most runs scored by a batsman in the competition were 265 by Matthew Hayden, while Umar Gul’s seven-wicket haul was still a tournament record for a bowler.
2009 World Cup T20: Pakistan
In 2009, Pakistan won the coveted T20 championship for the first time shaking off the sadness of their previous final defeat to India. In the championship game, they defeated Sri Lanka with ease after taking eight wickets. In this edition, Tillakaratne Dilshan scored the most runs (317), while Umar Gul again took the most wickets (13), finishing first.
2010 World Cup T20: England
After the second tournament, the third T20 World Cup was held. England won the World Cup for the first time in any format of cricket by defeating rival Australia by seven wickets in the championship match. The tournament’s leading batsman, Mahela Jayawardene, scored 302 runs, while Dirk Nannes led the bowling attack with 14 wickets.
2012 World Cup T20: West Indies
To win their first T20 World Cup championship in 2012, the West Indies defeated Sri Lanka in a lopsided final. In this round of the competition, the colorful Caribbean power hitters proved to be too much for the other teams to handle. Australia’s Shane Watson amassed the most runs (249) during the competition. Throughout the competition, Ajantha Mendis got the most wickets (15).
2014 World Cup T20: Sri Lanka
In 2014, India came very close to capturing a second T20 championship, but Sri Lanka had other plans, winning the final by six wickets to bid Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara goodbye. The highest wicket-takers in the competition were Imran Tahir of South Africa and Ahsan Malik of the Netherlands, whom each took 12 wickets. Virat Kohli led the batting rankings with 319 runs.
2016 World Cup T20: West Indies
In a nail-biting last over, the West Indies defeated England to win the 2016 T20 World Cup and claim the championship for the second time. The Westeros Brathwaite’s four straight sixes off Ben Stokes in the final over solidified the West Indians’ place in history. Mohammad Nabi (12) of Afghanistan and Tamim Iqbal (295) of Bangladesh respectively lead the competition in runs and wickets.
2021 World Cup T20: Australia
Australia won the first T20 World Cup in the UAE by eight wickets over their Trans-Tasman opponents in New Zealand. The Australians chased 173 with seven balls remaining and won the T20 title, which had escaped them for the longest period, thanks to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s 50-ball 77. The T20 World Cup 2021’s best run scorer was Pakistani captain Babar Azam (303), while Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took the most wickets with 16, taking 16 in eight games.
During the ICC T20 World Cup campaign, the West Indies squad was the most successful. By defeating Sri Lanka in the championship match in 2012 and England in the 2016 edition, they won both competitions. The I.C.C. Men’s T20 World Cup was won by India in its first year.
| Year | Winners | Runners-up |
| 2007 | India | Pakistan |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | England | Australia |
| 2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2016 | West Indies | England |
| 2021 | Australia | New Zealand |
South Africa and New Zealand are the top teams that never won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. They will look forward to winning the title this time.
T20 World Cup 2022 Team List
In all, 16 teams will compete in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022. Eight teams have already advanced to the Super 12 round, while the remaining eight teams must compete in qualifying games. For the eight-team Super 12 rounds, four teams will advance. The teams which are already in the Super 12 round are
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- England
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
The remaining eight teams, who must first compete in qualification matches, are
- Sri Lanka
- Zimbabwe
- The Netherlands
- Ireland
- Scotland
- West Indies
- Namibia
- UAE
T20 World Cup 2022 Groups
Eight teams total; they are divided into groups A and B. In each group, the top two clubs will advance to the Super 12 phase. The groups are
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
| Namibia | Ireland |
| NETHERLANDS | Scotland |
| Sri Lanka | West Indies |
| United Arab Emirates | Zimbabwe |
The Sri Lankan cricket team and the West Indies squad benefit of competing in prestigious competitions. They should have little trouble cutting the Super 12 round. The Super 12 teams are also distributed in groups A and B. The groups are
While Group A is more potent, the Indian cricket team is the front-runner to claim the top spot in Group B. Since all of the teams in Group A are highly good, it will be more competitive than Group B. Playing in Australia would be advantageous for the Indian squad. The Indian players are acquainted with the pitch type, ground dimensions, and weather patterns.
The squad from England is also a strong favorite to win the competition. The I.C.C. Men’s T20I Team Rankings presently place them in the top 3. In T20Is, the Australian squad has always been a pleasant surprise. They will perform like champs since they are the current winners.
In T20Is, the Australian squad is always a threat. Since all of the teams have a chance, it is quite difficult to determine who will win the event. ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2022.
Teams & SCHEDULE
The dates for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 are set for October 16–November 13, 2022. There will be competition between India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Africa, the West Indies, New Zealand, England, and Australia. These eight clubs will advance directly to the Super 12. The following nations made it into the super 12s: Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe. ICC announced the fixtures of the T20 WC 2022 on Jan 2022, while the sale of tickets starts on Feb 7.
Group 1: Group A Winner and Group B Runner Up, England, New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa make up Group 2, with Group A coming in second and Group B coming in first.
UAE, Netherlands, Namibia, and Sri Lanka make up Group A.
Group B: Scotland, Ireland, West Indies, and Zimbabwe.
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2022
VENUE
Seven Australian towns have been chosen by the ICC to host the prestigious ICC men’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2019. The matches should be held in each of these cities. But it relies on the COVID circumstances that would exist at that moment. Cities include:
The ICC announced on November 16th, 2021, that seven Australian cities would host a total of 45 T20 World Cup games in 2022.
These seven cities are Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney, and Hobart. As per the ICC media release, 7 venues that will host the T20 World cup 2022 matches are, MCG, Sydney Cricket Ground, Kardinia Park Stadium, TheGabba, Adelaide Oval, Bellerive Oval & Perth Stadium.
On November 9 and 10, 2022, SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground) and Adelaide Oval will host the semifinals, while on November 13, 2022, MCG will host the final.
Note- These schedules are subject to the prevailing Covid conditions then.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Venue
Australia was chosen to host the T20 World Cup in 2022, and 45 matches will be played across 4 locations. The locations include
- Kardinia Park, Geelong, Adelaide Oval, and Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba).
- Hobart’s Bellerive Oval and Melbourne’s Perth Stadium Cricket Ground
- Cricket Ground in Sydney.
T20 World Cup 2022 stadiums and capacity
The tournament’s matches will be contested at seven different venues.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia’s biggest and most recognizable cricket ground, will host the championship game (MCG).
Stadium: Location: Capacity:
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, South Australia 55,317 The Gabba, Brisbane, Queensland 42,000 Cardinal Park Geelong, Victoria 26,000 Bellerive Oval Hobart, Tasmania 20,000 Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia 61,266 MCG Melbourne, Victoria 100,024 SVG Sydney, New South Wales 48,601
| Stadium | Location | Capacity |
| Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, South Australia | 55,317 |
| The Gabba | Brisbane, Queensland | 42,000 |
| Kardinia Park | Geelong, Victoria | 26,000 |
| Bellerive Oval | Hobart, Tasmania | 20,000 |
| Optus Stadium | Perth, Western Australia | 61,266 |
| MCG | Melbourne, Victoria | 100,024 |
| SVG | Sydney, New South Wales | 48,601 |
How to buy T20 World Cup 2022 tickets
Tickets are currently for sale and available via the official T20 World Cup website.
Fans can purchase seats for all games at the tournament, including group matches, the semi-finals, and the final.
T20 World Cup 2022 ticket prices
A child’s ticket for a group stage game costs only AU$5, while an adult ticket costs AU$20. Children may enter the final for AU$20, while adults must pay a minimum of AU$125.
For the competition, there is a COVID-19 return policy in force. Fans may get a full refund if a game is postponed, relocated, or canceled.
To view all ticket prices for the T20 World Cup, click here.
Live Streaming: Computer, Mobile, and TV
The Star Sports network will live to stream the T20 World Cup for Indian audiences. Among others, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and Star Sports HD. Fox Sports Network and Channel 9 both provide live streaming for Australian viewers. Sky Sports will broadcast the live action for cricket lovers in the UK. The T20 World Cup will be streamed live for South African viewers on the Super Sports network. On ESPN, fans in the Caribbean may see the live stream. Fans in Pakistan may watch the live action on PTV Sports and Ten Sports. Singaporeans may watch the game on Star Cricket, Singtel, and the Star Hub network.
Tournament records
| T20 World Cup records | |||
| Batting | |||
| Most runs in a tournament | Virat Kohli | 319 (2014) | [51] |
| Bowling | |||
| Most wickets | Shakib Al Hasan | 41 (2007–2021) | [52] |
| Best bowling average (min. 250 balls bowled) | Samuel Badree | 13.58 (2012–2016) | [53] |
| Best strike rate (min. 250 balls bowled) | Ajantha Mendis | 13.4 (2009–2014) | [54] |
| Best economy rate (min. 250 balls bowled) | Sunil Narine | 5.17 (2012–2014) | [55] |
| Best bowling figures | Ajantha Mendis v Zimbabwe | 6/8 (2012) | [56] |
| Most wickets in a tournament | Wanindu Hasaranga | 16 (2021) | [57] |
| Fielding | |||
| Most dismissals (wicket-keeper) | MS Dhoni | 32 (2007–2016) | [58] |
| Most catches (fielder) | AB De Villiers | 23 (2007–2016) | [59] |
| Team | |||
| Highest team total | Sri Lanka (v Kenya) | 260/6 (2007) | [60] |
| Lowest team total | Netherlands (v Sri Lanka) | 39 (2014) | [61] |
| Highest win % (min. 5 matches played) | Sri Lanka | 63.95% (played 43, won 27) (2007–2021) | [62] |
| Largest victory (by runs) | Sri Lanka (v Kenya) | 172 (2007) | [63] |
| Highest match aggregate | England v South Africa | 459-12 (2016) | [64] |
| Lowest match aggregate | Netherlands v Sri Lanka | 79-11 (2014) |
Player of the tournament
| Year | Player | Performance |
| 2007 | Shahid Afridi | 12 wickets and 91 runs |
| 2009 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 317 runs |
| 2010 | Kevin Pieterson | 248 runs |
| 2012 | Shane Watson | 249 runs and 11 wickets |
| 2014 | Virat Kohli | 319 runs |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | 273 runs |
| 2021 | David Warner | 289 runs |
Man of the match (Final)
| Year | Player | Performance |
| 2007 | Irfan Pathan | 4-0-16-3 |
| 2009 | Shahid Afridi | 4-0-20-1 and 54*(40) runs |
| 2010 | Craig Kieswetter | 63(49) runs |
| 2012 | Marlon Samuels | 78(56) runs and 4-0-15-1 |
| 2014 | Kumar Sangakkara | 52*(35) runs |
| 2016 | Marlon Samuels | 85*(66) runs |
| 2021 | Mitchell Marsh | 77*(50) runs |
Each of the 16 nations that will be competing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia has already submitted its tournament squads. This event is highly awaiting.
The last day for teams already qualified for the Super 12 stage to make changes without ICC clearance is October 15. Round One teams have till October 9 to make changes to their squads before, they must have any changes approved by the ICC.
The complete list of this year’s T20 World Cup squad:
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