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T20 World Cup 2021 – The Story
The T20 World Cup (earlier known as World T20) is the international championship of T20I cricket. The tournament currently consists of 16 teams, comprising the top ten teams from the rankings and six other teams selected through the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
The event has generally been held every two years. However, the upcoming edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place in 2021, five years after the last edition in 2016. India was the original host but due to the covid-19 pandemic situation in the country, the event was relocated to the UAE and Oman.
Six T20 World Cups have been played so far, and only the West Indies, current T20 World Cup holders, have won the tournament on multiple occasions.
T20 World Cup 2021 Groups
- Round 1
- Super 12
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Group A
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Group B
Based on the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifier results and the T20 rankings of December 2018, the first round consists of 8 teams divided into two groups.
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The second round of the tournament, which is the Super 12 stage, consists of 12 teams. This includes the top 8 teams in the T20 rankings of December 2018 and the 4 qualifiers from Round
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T20 World Cup 2021 Match Schedule
The tournament is scheduled to begin on 17th October 2021, with the tournament's final scheduled to be played on 14th November 2021. Round 1 matches of the tournament are set to be shared between the UAE and Oman, while all matches from Super 12 onward will be played in the UAE. The top two teams in each group of Round 1 will proceed to the Super 12 stage of the tournament.
The Super 12 round will start on 23rd October with a Group 1 match between Australia and South Africa. Group 2 matches will begin with arch-rivals India and Pakistan clashing on 24th October. Super 12 matches will conclude on 8th November.
The first semi-final will be held in Abu Dhabi on 10th November, while the second semi-final will be hosted by Dubai on 11th November. The final of the tournament will take place in Dubai on 14th November 2021.
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- Round 1
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- Oman vs. PNG
- Group B
- Sunday, 17th October
- 3:30 PM
- Muscat
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Bangladesh vs. Scotland- Group B
- Sunday, 17th October
- 7:30 PM
- Muscat
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Ireland vs. Netherlands
- Group A
- Monday, 18th October
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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Sri Lanka vs. Namibia- Group A
- Monday, 18th October
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- Scotland vs. PNG
- Group B
- Tuesday, 19th October
- 3:30 PM
- Muscat
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Oman vs. Bangladesh
- Group B
- Tuesday, 19th October
- 7:30 PM
- Muscat
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- Namibia vs. Netherlands
- Group A
- Wednesday, 20th October
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- Sri Lanka vs. Ireland
- Group A
- Wednesday, 20th October
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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Bangladesh vs. PNG
- Group B
- Thursday, 21st October
- 3:30 PM
- Muscat
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Oman vs. Scotland- Group B
- Thursday, 21st October
- 7:30 PM
- Muscat
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- Namibia vs. Ireland
- Group A
- Friday, 22nd October
- 3:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands
- Group A
- Friday, 22nd October
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- Super 12
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- Australia vs. South Africa
- Group 1
- Saturday, 23rd October
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- England vs. West Indies
- Group 1
- Saturday, 23rd October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh- Group 1
- Sunday, 24th October
- 3:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- India vs. Pakistan
- Group 2
- Sunday, 24th October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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Afghanistan vs. Scotland- Group 2
- Monday, 25th October
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- South Africa vs. West Indies
- Group 1
- Tuesday, 26th October
- 3:30 PM
- Dubai
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Pakistan vs. New Zealand - Group 2
- Tuesday, 26th October
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- England vs. Bangladesh
- Group 1
- Wednesday, 27th October
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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Scotland vs. Namibia- Group 2
- Wednesday, 27th October
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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Australia vs. Sri Lanka - Group 1
- Thursday, 28th October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- West Indies vs. Bangladesh
- Group 1
- Friday, 29th October
- 3:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- Afghanistan vs. Pakistan
- Group 2
- Friday, 29th October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- South Africa vs. Sri Lanka
- Group 1
- Saturday, 30th October
- 3:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- England vs. Australia
- Group 1
- Saturday, 30th October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- Afghanistan vs. Namibia
- Group 2
- Sunday, 31st October
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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India vs. New Zealand- Group 2
- Sunday, 31st October
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- England vs. Sri Lanka
- Group 1
- Monday, 1st November
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- South Africa vs. Bangladesh
- Group 1
- Tuesday, 2nd November
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- Pakistan vs. Namibia
- Group 2
- Tuesday, 2nd November
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- New Zealand vs. Scotland
- Group 2
- Wednesday, 3rd November
- 3:30 PM
- Dubai
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- India vs. Afghanistan
- Group 2
- Wednesday, 3rd November
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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Australia vs. Bangladesh - Group 1
- Thursday, 4th November
- 3:30 PM
- Dubai
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- West Indies vs. Sri Lanka
- Group 1
- Thursday, 4th November
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- New Zealand vs. Namibia
- Group 2
- Friday, 5th November
- 3:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- India vs. Scotland
- Group 2
- Friday, 5th November
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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Australia vs. West Indies- Group 1
- Saturday, 6th November
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- England vs. South Africa
- Group 1
- Saturday, 6th November
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- New Zealand vs. Afghanistan
- Group 2
- Sunday, 7th November
- 3:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- Pakistan vs. Scotland
- Group 2
- Sunday, 7th November
- 7:30 PM
- Sharjah
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- India vs. Namibia
- Group 2
- Monday, 8th November
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- Knockouts
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- Semifinal 1
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- Wednesday, 10th November
- 7:30 PM
- Abu Dhabi
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- Semifinal 2
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- Thursday, 11th November
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
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- Final
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- Sunday, 14th November
- 7:30 PM
- Dubai
How to Play T20 World Cup Fantasy League on Howzat
Select a virtual team of real players by picking players from the two teams that are going to play in the match and compete with other participants. Your team scores points based on your players’ performance in the match.
Here are the steps to play T20 World Cup Fantasy League cricket on Howzat:
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Step 1: Sign up/Register on our official website Howzat.com or download the fantasy app
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Step 2: Select a match of your choice from the list of matches available on the app.
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Step 3: Create a team of 11 players by selecting players from both the teams using the 100 credit points provided.
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Step 4: Choose your captain and vice captain for the match and save the team.
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Step 5: Pay the entry fee and join any number of contests from the list of contests available for the match.
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T20 World Cup 2021 Fantasy League Points System
Getting the hang of the scoring system is crucial as it helps you select the right players for your team. Once you understand the scoring system, half the battle is won!
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Batters score points on every run scored and on hitting a boundary/six. There are additional points for high strike rates, scoring a half century or a century, and a few others
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Bowlers get points on every wicket taken. There are additional points for bowled/lbw dismissals and a few others.
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Fielders are awarded points for catches and run-outs, while wicketkeepers get additional points for stumpings.
If you are a beginner, you should check out the game rules and the Howzat fantasy scoring system. With practice, you can easily become a highly skilled player.
Load MoreT20 World Cup 2021 Fantasy League Winning Tips
Millions of users play the T20 World Cup Fantasy League on Howzat. It requires a good knowledge of the sport and analytical skills to win. Here are some winning tips and tricks that can help you score high:
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Pick more top-order batters for the T20 format.
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Select a good number of all-rounders to earn points from both batting and bowling performances.
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Go for a good mixture of experienced and new players on your team.
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Choose your captain and vice captain wisely as they give you 2x and 1.5x points respectively for the same performance as other players.
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Read Howzat blog posts for a detailed analysis of the game, which includes team previews, pitch reports, key players and the probable playing XI.
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Load MoreT20 World Cup Previous Winners
Over the past 6 editions, five teams have got their hands on the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy. West Indies are the most successful side, winning the trophy twice, while India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have been champions once.
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International Teams
Afghanistan made their first appearance in the 2010 World T20 and have been a constant feature in the subsequent editions. They qualified for the Second Round in 2016 and beat eventual champions West Indies in a group encounter.
Afghanistan Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Mohammad Nabi (C), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Karim Janat, Hazratullah Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Usman Ghani, Naveen ul Haq, Asghar Afghan, Hamid Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad (WK), Farid Ahmad
The T20 World Cup title is the only missing item from the Australian team’s trophy cabinet. They have reached the semi-finals twice, in 2007 and 2012, and finished runners-up in 2010, losing to arch-rivals England.
Australia Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Aaron Finch (C), Pat Cummins (VC), David Warner, Josh Inglis (WK), Matthew Wade (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar
Bangladesh have been part of all the editions of the T20 World Cup over the years. They had success in the opening rounds but failed to make any substantial progress in the main rounds, losing all their matches in the last two editions.
Bangladesh Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Mahmudullah (C), Mohammed Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das (WK), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (WK), Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shamim Hossain
Champions of the 2010 edition, England are one of the strong contenders for the T20 World Cup in 2021. The team’s performances have been consistent since the heartbreak of the 2016 final and look good for a title run in the UAE.
England Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Eoin Morgan (C), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow (WK), Sam Billings (WK), Jos Buttler (VC & WK), Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
One of the favorites for the trophy, India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. They also finished runners-up in 2014, losing to Sri Lanka, and reached the semi-finals in the 2016 edition at home.
India Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Virat Kohli (C), Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Two-time semi-finalists in the T20 World Cup, 2007 and 2016, New Zealand come into this edition with high hopes of securing their first white-ball world title. With a squad filled with talent and potential, the Kiwis will hope to win the trophy in the UAE.
New Zealand Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Kane Williamson (C), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips (WK), Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
Expect the unexpected from the Men in Green when it comes to world tournaments. The winners of the 2009 edition, Pakistan were the runners-up in 2007. They have failed to reach the semi-finals since the 2012 World T20 and will aim to go beyond this time around.
Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK), Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shoaib Malik
The Proteas are still searching for their first world title. They finished as semi-finalists in the 2009 and 2014 editions, while crashing out of the second round in the other four editions. South Africa has had good form in T20 cricket recently and will look to make the most out of it in the tournament.
South Africa Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Temba Bavuma (C), Keshav Maharaj, Quinton de Kock (WK), Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen
Winners of the 2014 T20 World Cup and runners-up of the 2009 and 2012 editions, Sri Lanka have experienced a steep fall in their performance. They managed only one victory in the last edition and have to go through the preliminary rounds in the upcoming edition.
Sri Lanka Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Dasun Shanaka (C), Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera (WK), Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Akila Dananjaya
The current title-holders and the only multiple-time champions in the history of the T20 World Cup, the West Indies look in prime form to defend their title in the UAE. With so many individual match-winners in the squad, it will not be easy for the opponents to stop them.
West Indies Full Squad for T20 World Cup 2021
Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher (WK), Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Lendl Simmons, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr
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FAQs: T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup 2021 will start on 17th October and the final is scheduled to be played on 14th November 2021.
The T20 World Cup was moved out of India because of the ongoing covid-19 situation. Keeping in view the safety of all personnel, the tournament was moved to the UAE.
You can watch the live telecast of all the T20 World Cup 2021 matches on the Star Sports channels on TV and on the Hotstar app on your laptop/mobile phone.
Two teams, Namibia and Papua New Guinea, are making their debut in the T20 World Cup in 2021. Oman are playing in their second consecutive T20 World Cup.
