Rule And Structure of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup :
Format and Structure
- Group Stage:
- The tournament features 20 teams divided into four groups of five each.
- During the group stage, each team plays a minimum of four matches against other group members.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8s stage.
- The bottom three teams from each group are eliminated.
- Super 8s:
- The remaining eight teams are split into two groups during this phase.
- Each team plays three matches against their group rivals.
- The table toppers from each Super 8s group proceed to the knockout stage.
- Knockout Stage:
- The semi-finals feature the top two teams from each Super 8s group.
- The winners of the semi-finals compete in the one-off final in Barbados on June 29.
Venues and Squads
- Matches will be held across three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean.
- Teams have named preliminary squads, with unlimited changes allowed until May 25.
- Reserve days are available only for the semi-final and final matches.