IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match On June 9, Check Full Schedule, Dates, Venues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024. This marquee tournament will unfold across the United States Of America (USA) and the West Indies, commencing on June 1 with an electrifying clash between USA and Canada in the opening match. The pinnacle encounter is slated for June 29, promising an intense showdown.

One of the most anticipated fixtures, the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, is set for June 9 in New York, adding to the excitement of this global tournament. The tournament will feature a total of 55 matches, showcasing thrilling cricketing action.

The T20 World Cup 2024 introduces a fresh format with an expanded lineup of 20 participating teams.

India finds itself placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Canada, USA, and Ireland. All of India's group-stage fixtures are scheduled in the USA. The team will kick off their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, followed by crucial clashes against Pakistan and USA on June 9 and 12, respectively, at the same venue. India's final group-stage showdown in the T20 World Cup 2024 will take place in Florida on June 15.

The last T20 World Cup encounter between these teams took place on October 23, 2022, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. India clinched a thrilling victory on the final ball, triumphing over Pakistan by four wickets. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 runs off 53 balls played a pivotal role in India's success.

India has historically dominated Pakistan in T20 World Cup matchups. Out of their seven meetings, India has emerged victorious six times, including a bowl-out win in the 2007 edition, and suffered just one defeat.

The upcoming tournament marks a historic moment with 20 teams vying for the coveted title in the shortest format. The teams will be distributed into four groups of five each. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight phase, where the remaining teams will split into two groups of four. From there, the top two teams in each group will advance to the semifinals.

England holds the title of defending champion, having clinched the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia after defeating Pakistan in the final.

Here's the comprehensive list of qualified teams for the 2024 T20 World Cup:

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United States of America (host), and West Indies (host).