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It is now time to kickstart the much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup 2024 being hosted in the United States of America (USA) and West Indies. This will be the first time in the tournament's entire history that as many as 20 teams will be part of the mega event. While talking about the opening round of the T20I competition, all of the 20 teams have been divided in a total of four groups. Group A of the T20 World Cup 2024 includes arch-rivals, India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and USA while the Group B comprises of Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman and England. On the other hand, the Group C features teams like West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, PNG and New Zealand while Group D includes South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal. In this live fantasy blog, check out all the exciting match previews, fantasy predictions, fantasy cricket tips, playing 11 updates, pitch reports and fantasy teams relating to the T20 World Cup 2024.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Final Summary
πΈ Frame This!
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2024
WE HAVE DONE IT! π π#T20WorldCup | #TeamIndia | #SAvIND | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/qDEOXSCyq0
WHOA! Team India are finally the ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS! The Men in Blue have registered a spectucular 7-run victory over South Africa in the final clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final hosted at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. After 13 long years, the millions of Indian players have finally been answered as the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team have won the prestigious World Cup trophy. While batting first, India posted a challenging total of 176 for 7 in their 20 overs on the back of Virat Kohli's impressive innings of 76 runs off 59 deliveries. Axar Patel also smashed 47 runs off 31 balls while Shivam Dube played an exciting cameo of 27 runs lower down the order.
In the second innings, South Africa showed an incredible fight as Heinrich Klaasen smacked 52 runs off only 27 balls, however, the Indian bowlers came back sensationally well in the death overs to restrict the opposition at 169 for 8. Hardik Pandya took two crucial wickets while Bumrah and Arshdeep bowled extremely well at the death and Suryakumar took a stunning catch to dismiss the dangerous David Miller. India have eventually brought the trophy home on the back of a collective team performance.
Top Fantasy Points from the IND vs SA T20 2024 World Cup Final
Heinrich Klaasen - 98 Points
Virat Kohli (C) - 98 Points
Axar Patel - 95 Points
Hardik Pandya - 91 Points
Jasprit Bumrah - 76 Points
South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2024 Final
Axar Patel with his first wicket of the match! π π
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2024
South Africa 3 down in the chase as Tristan Stubbs departs.
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πΈ ICC pic.twitter.com/wkYZRXSFJ6
Top Fantasy Points after 10 overs (South Africa's Innings)
Axar Patel - 101 Points
Virat Kohli (C) - 98 Points
Quinton de Kock - 65 Points
Keshav Maharaj - 62 Points
Anrich Nortje - 56 Points
IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Mid-Innings Update
5β£0β£ for Virat Kohli - his 3β£8β£th in T20Is! π π
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2024
This has been a solid knock. π π
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Top Fantasy Points after 20 overs
Virat Kohli(C) - 98 Points
Axar Patel - 68 Points
Keshav Maharaj - 62 Points
Anrich Nortje - 56 Points
Shivam Dube - 40 Points
T20 World Cup 2024 Final: India vs South Africa
5β£0β£-run stand (and counting) between Virat Kohli & Axar Patel π€
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2024
1β£0β£0β£ up for #TeamIndia π π
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Top Fantasy Points after 10 overs
Keshav Maharaj - 54 Points
Axar Patel - 37 Points
Kagiso Rabada - 33 Points
Virat Kohli - 24 Points
Heinrich Klaasen - 20 Points
South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2024 Final
The big day is here! π#TeamIndia have arrived in Barbados for the summit clash! βοΈ#T20WorldCup | #SAvIND | #Final pic.twitter.com/0WAzyk3jWV
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 29, 2024
It is time for the ultimate showdown as India will be locking horns with South Africa in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on 29 June, 2024. Interestingly, both these teams are the only two unbeaten teams in this edition of the mega event. The Indian team will be playing their second World Cup finals in a gap of just 7 months and they will be hoping to finally end their dry run of winning that prestigious silverware. On the other hand, South Africa will be feeling heat as they will be stepping onto the field for the first time in a Cricket World Cup final.
Pitch Report
The pitch awaiting teams at Kensington Oval in Barbados is primed to favor seam movement early on, presenting a formidable challenge for batsmen seeking to find their rhythm swiftly. Moreover, fast bowlers stand to gain from the extra bounce afforded by this surface, potentially unsettling batters, particularly in the opening overs of the match.
Top Fantasy Picks for IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
Head to Head Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Rohit Sharma (C), David Miller
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Arshdeep Singh
Grand League Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Virat Kohli, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: Aiden Markram (VC), Hardik Pandya (C), Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Arshdeep Singh
India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Summary
ππ£π©π€ πππ πππ£ππ‘π¨! π π#TeamIndia absolutely dominant in the Semi-Final to beat England! π π
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2024
It's India vs South Africa in the summit clash!
All The Best Team India! π π#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/yNhB1TgTHq
Team India are marching into the finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after having completed a sensational revenge victory over defending champions England in the second semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. After being asked to bat first on a tricky pitch, the Men in Blue managed to reach a fighting total of 171 for 7 in their 20 overs on the back of skipper Rohit Sharma's second consecutive half-century while Suryakumar Yadav also smashed 47 runs off 36 deliveries. On the other hand, India's spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav bowled superbly well to rattle England for a paltry total of 103 runs. India will now be facing South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on 29 June, 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Top Fantasy Points from IND vs ENG match
Kuldeep Yadav - 119 Points
Axar Patel - 113 Points
Chris Jordan - 86 Points
Rohit Sharma - 81 Points
Suryakumar Yadav - 77 Points
T20 World Cup 2024: India vs England
First, it rained π§οΈ
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2024
Now, it is raining wickets in Guyana π π
Kuldeep Yadav strikes for #TeamIndia π π
Follow The Match βΆοΈ https://t.co/1vPO2Y5ALw#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG | @imkuldeep18
πΈ ICC pic.twitter.com/hesQwFovpM
Top Fantasy Points after 10 overs (England's Innings)
Axar Patel - 109 Points
Chris Jordan - 85 Points
Rohit Sharma - 81 Points
Suryakumar Yadav - 65 Points
Jos Buttler - 43 Points
India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 Mid-Innings Update
Innings Break!#TeamIndia post 171/7 on the board!
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2024
5β£7β£ for captain @ImRo45
4β£7β£ for @surya_14kumar
Some handy contributions from @hardikpandya7, @imjadeja & @akshar2026
Over to our bowlers now! π π
Scorecard βΆοΈ https://t.co/1vPO2Y5ALw #T20WorldCup | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/nOf7WOhLNl
Top Fantasy Points After 20 overs
Chris Jordan - 85 Points
Rohit Sharma - 81 Points
Suryakumar Yadav - 65 Points
Hardik Pandya - 38 Points
Reece Topley - 37 Points
T20 World Cup 2024: IND vs ENG
End of Powerplay! #TeamIndia move to 46/2.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma batting on 26.
Suryakumar Yadav unbeaten on 5.
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Top Fantasy Points after 6 overs
Rohit Sharma - 47 Points
Reece Topley - 37 Points
Sam Curran - 29 Points
Jonny Bairstow - 12 Points
Suryakumar Yadav - 10 Points
India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final 2
St. Lucia β #TeamIndia have reached Guyana βοΈ for the Semi-final clash against England! π π#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/p4wqfZ4XUw
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 26, 2024
During the second semi-final encounter of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, India will be locking horns with the defending champions England scheduled to be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on 27 June, 2024. Interestingly, both these teams also faced each other in the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2022 where England registered a massive 10-wicket win over India. In the ongoing edition of the mega event, India are currently unbeaten after having registered as many as six victories. On the other hand, England defeated West Indies and USA to qualify for the semi-final. In case of a washout at Guyana, India will directly make it to the final as they finished at the top of the table in the Super 8 stage.
Pitch Report
Over the years, the pitch in Guyana has consistently favored spin bowlers, potentially giving the Indian team an edge due to their robust first-class spin attack. This advantage could pose a challenge for the defending champions, who may find it difficult to counter the Indian spinners' expertise on such surfaces. As the tournament progresses, the spin-friendly nature of the pitch in Guyana is likely to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of matches, favoring teams with skilled spin bowling resources like India.
Top Fantasy Picks for IND vs ENG Semi-Final match
Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah.
Head to Head Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (C)
Batters: Rohit Sharma (VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Jordan, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Grand League Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Harry Brook
All-rounders: Shivam Dube
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Chris Jordan, Kuldeep Yadav, Jofra Archer
T20 World Cup 2024: SA vs AFG Match Summary
Here come the Proteas on a quest for the #T20WorldCup π
— ICC (@ICC) June 27, 2024
More as they brush aside Afghanistan in a belligerent semi-final performance π#SAvAFGhttps://t.co/zWydMftiYg
South Africa have absolutely thrashed Afghanistan to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 finals with a sensational 9-wicket victory at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday. During the first semi-final, Afghanistan were rattled for a paltry total of 56 runs as the South African bowlers delivered a stunning collective performance with left-arm pacer Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi picking up three wickets each while the duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje took two scalps each. On the other hand, South Africa chased down the easy target in just 8.5 overs to finish off the mere formalities.
South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final 1
In the first semi-final of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, South Africa will be taking on Afghanistan scheduled to be hosted at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on 27 June, 2024. Incidentally, both these teams will be very much high on confidence as they are coming into this game after having registered impressive wins in their respective previous outings. South Africa picked up a fantastic 3-wicket victory over West Indies in their final Super 8 clash of this tournament. On the other hand, Afghanistan qualified for their first-ever semi-final after two back-to-back wins against Australia and Bangladesh.
Pitch Report
The Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad boasts a reputation as a pacers' paradise, where every team opting to bowl first after winning the toss has emerged victorious. Over the past two years, the team bowling first has clinched victory 80% of the time at this venue.
Top Fantasy Picks for SA vs AFG match
Rashid Khan, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Anrich Nortje.
Head to Head Fantasy Team
Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Quinton de Kock (C)
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Reeza Hendricks
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan, Keshav Maharaj
Grand League Fantasy Team
Keeper – Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders – Aiden Markram (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj (VC), Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Anrich Nortje
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 Match 52 Summary
GOING TO THE SEMI-FINALS π€―
— ICC (@ICC) June 25, 2024
Afghanistan defeat Bangladesh in a thriller π²https://t.co/Jpe4CazJFY#T20WorldCup #AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/3GLYcoXWtk
In a massive historic moment, Afghanistan have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup after a fabulous 8-run victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. This also means that the ODI World Cup 2023 winners Australia have been knocked out and so have been Bangladesh from this T20I mega event. After batting first on a slow surface, Afghanistan managed to score a below par total of 115 for 5 in their 20 overs as skipper Rashid Khan played a crucial cameo of 19 runs towards the end.
In the second innings, there was a lot of drama as Bangladesh kept on losing wickets from one end while Litton Das was scoring runs from the other side. However, eventually the Afghanistan bowlers held their nerves remarkably well that forced Bangladesh to choke down as they were bowled out for 105 runs in 17.5 overs. For Afghanistan, the duo of Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan picked up four wickets each.
India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Match 51 Summary
Talk about leading from the front π«‘
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma put on a stunning show with the bat to set up #TeamIndia's win & bagged the Player of the Match award π π#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/gCo66HWeVa
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
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Make that 3β£ victories in a row in the Super Eight for #TeamIndia as they beat Australia by 24 runs! ππ#T20WorldCup | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LNA58vqWMQ
Team India are marching into the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a fabulous 24-run victory over Australia in their final Super 8 clash on Monday at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. After being asked to bat first, the Men in Blue posted a massive score of 205 for 5 in their quota of 20 overs on the back of skipper Rohit Sharma's remarkable knock of 92 runs off just 41 balls that included 8 sixes and 7 fours. There were some useful contributions from the trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya. In the second innings, Travis Head was once again smashing the Indian bowlers all around the park having notched up another blistering knock of 76 runs off only 43 deliveries. However, Indian bowlers held their nerves really well and took wickets regularly at the other end while Jasprit Bumrah showed his class by picking the prized scalp of Head in the 17th over to seal the game. Eventually, Australia were restricted to 181 for 7 as Arshdeep Singh took three wickets while Kuldeep picked two scalps.
Top Fantasy Points from IND vs AUS Match
Rohit Sharma - 141 Points
Travis Head - 111 Points
Arshdeep Singh - 83 Points
Kuldeep Yadav - 72 Points
Mitchell Starc - 62 Points
T20 World Cup 2024: IND vs AUS Match 51
Top Fantasy Points After 6 overs (Australia Innings)
Rohit Sharma - 133 Points
Mitchell Starc - 58 Points
Mitchell Marsh - 53 Points
Marcus Stoinis - 48 Points
Travis Head - 43 Points