ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 Group C Preview: Teams and Schedule
Read every essential detail about Group C of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024.
The ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 is divided into 4 groups of 5 teams each – Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D. Each group has an interesting mix of teams, including experienced and emerging cricket nations.
For instance, Group A has India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the United States which is an overall balanced calibre and experience. The same goes with Group B which includes Australia, Scotland, Oman, Namibia, and England.
Group C includes Blackcaps (New Zealand), West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea.
Each side has its unique skills and plans, laying the groundwork for an exciting fight in which anything may happen. The West Indies is co-hosting the event with the USA, so the home team hopes to take advantage of familiar circumstances and make a big impression right away.
Meanwhile, New Zealand aims to maintain its consistent performance and clinch a berth in the latter stages. Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea are keen to demonstrate their abilities on a global scale and disturb the existing order of cricketing powerhouses.
Let’s dive into essential details about each team, the key players, and their fixtures.
New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup
The lineup includes more experienced players such as captain Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee. This will be Williamson's sixth T20 World Cup, and fourth as captain. Tim Southee and Trent Boult will play their seventh and fifth tournaments, respectively.
Kyle Jamieson, the crucial pacer, and Adam Milne, the all-rounder, will not be included in the team due to injuries. Both are suffering from back and ankle problems, respectively.
Colin Munro, the top-order batsman, is back in action. The selectors are also keen on pairing young player Rachin Ravindra with pacer Matt Henry.
The squad has chosen pacer Ben Sears as a reserve and will go with him to the United States and the West Indies.
The team will be wearing a new jersey which includes a blend of typical black tones and grey, evoking nostalgia for the early 1990s. The traditional fern logo is no longer part of the shirt. The fern has been replaced with the Southern Cross (a national heritage symbol).
Here’s the complete New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup-
Kane Williamson (C), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears.
Key Players
New Zealand Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup
West Indies Squad for T20 World Cup
The West Indies is co-hosting the event alongside the United States. The Caribbean team will be utilizing the benefits of the home-grounds which might create problems for the opponent teams.
Shamar Joseph, who impressed the authorities in his Test debut series against Australia, will make his T20I debut after being included in the team.
Shimron Hetmyer will return after missing the T20I series against Australia. The sportsman has been doing incredibly well in the present tournament, the Indian Premier League.
The top-order batters are Johnson Charles, Brandon King, and Shai Hope. The team has numerous alternatives for hitters and all-rounders, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Powell, and others.
Here’s the complete West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup-
Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
Key Players
West Indies Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup
Afghanistan Squad for T20 World Cup
Afghanistan's squad has some fresh members compared to the previous season of the T20 World Cup. Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, and Noor Ahmad are on the list. Mohammad Ishaq, a wicketkeeper and batter, also earned a berth. He represented Afghanistan in the 2020 and 2022 ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cups.
Rashid Khan, the captain will oversee the spin, assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Nangyal Kharoti, and long-time player Mohammad Nabi.
The fast-bowling three of Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad, and Fazalhaq Farooq have retained their positions and currently form Afghanistan's team.
Here’s the complete Afghanistan squad for T20 World Cup-
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.
Reserves - Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi.
Key Players
Afghanistan Fixtures for T20 World Cup
Uganda Squad for T20 World Cup
Uganda is placed with the West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Papua New Guinea in Group C. Brian Masaba is responsible for leading the team.
Frank Nsubuga is the most experienced member of Uganda's T20 World Cup team. The 43-year-old first represented his country in the ICC Trophy in 1997 when he was 17 years old.
Another Ugandan player to keep an eye on is spinner and all-rounder Alpesh Ramjani. He has maintained a constant shape. His consistency earned him a nomination for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award in 2023.
Ramjani also owns the record for the most T20I wickets in 2023, with 55. Another talented all-rounder in the team is Henry Ssenyondo, who took 49 wickets in the same season.
Here’s the complete Uganda squad for T20 World Cup-
Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah (vc), Juma Miyagi, Ronak Patel.
Reserves - Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
Key Players
Uganda Fixtures - ICC T20 World Cup
Papua New Guinea Squad for T20 World Cup
The Papua New Guinea squad for the ICC T20 World Cup is a powerhouse, with a lot of youthful talent. Papua New Guinea remained unstoppable in the qualifications, winning six matches and defeating Japan, Vanuatu, and the Philippines in the regional final.
Assadollah Vala leads the team. The Papua New Guinea team will be seeking work to establish a name for themselves in the ICC Men's T20I World Cup under Vala’s captaincy.
Tony Ura, PNG's leading T20I scorer is a key member of the squad. The right-handed batsman has scored the most runs in his T20I career. Between 2015 and 2024, Tony scored 1618 runs in 56 matches at an average of 34.42.
Here’s the complete Papua New Guinea squad for the T20 World Cup-
Assadollah Vala (c), CJ Amini (vc), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura.
Key Players
Papua New Guinea Fixtures for T20 World Cup
FAQs
Where is the T20 World Cup schedule in 2024?
This season of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup is hosted by two countries – the United States of America and the West Indies. It is the first time in history that the USA has hosted an ICC event.
Who are the members of the India team in the T20 World Cup 2024?
India squad for T20 World Cup includes several important players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (ICC no.1 batsman), Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Who is Group D in the T20 World Cup 2024?
Group D of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 includes South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and Nepal. The group includes both new and experienced teams.
How many teams will qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024?
20 teams have participated and qualified for the T20 World Cup, divided into 4 groups of 5 teams each. Out of each group, 2 teams will qualify to enter the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2024.
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