on 17th August 2021, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 fixtures revealed their full potential to entertain cricket fans.
The Emirates and Oman are hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, which kicks off in the Middle East on 17 October, with the final taking place on 14 November in Dubai.
It was announced on Tuesday, 17 August, that the ICC would be hosting the marquee tournament. You can find all the information you need here.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 fixtures all rounds
Round 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021
The tournament will kick off with a match between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea at 2 pm local time on 17 October, followed by a match between Scotland and Bangladesh at 6 pm st.
Round 1 matches for Group A – Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Namibia – are set to take place in Abu Dhabi on the next day. Starting on 23 October, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super12 stage.
| Date | Team | Venue | Time |
| 17 Oct | Oman vs Papua New Guinea | Oman | 2PM Local |
| Bangladesh vs Scotland | Oman | 6PM Local | |
| 18 Oct | Ireland vs Netherlands | Abu Dhabi | 2PM Local |
| Sri Lanka vs Namibia | Abu Dhabi | 6PM Local | |
| 19 Oct | Scotland vs Papua New Guinea | Oman | 2PM Local |
| Oman vs Bangladesh | Oman | 6PM Local | |
| 20 Oct | Namibia vs Netherlands | Abu Dhabi | 2PM Local |
| Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Abu Dhabi | 6PM Local | |
| 21 Oct | Bangladesh vs Papua New Guinea | Oman | 2PM Local |
| Oman vs Scotland | Oman | 6PM Local | |
| 22 Oct | Namibia vs Ireland | Sharjah | 2PM Local |
| Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Sharjah | 6PM Local |
Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021
The Super12 stage of the tournament will kick off on 23 October in Abu Dhabi with a game between Australia and South Africa. The evening match in Dubai will feature England against West Indies.
England and Australia will play a traditional rivalry match in Dubai on 30 October. Both Australia and West Indies will play in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for the final two matches. England and South Africa will play in Abu Dhabi.
Taking place in Dubai on 24 October at 6 pm local time will be a heavyweight clash between India and Pakistan. On 26 October, Pakistan will play New Zealand in Sharjah, continuing the tough start to the title defense. On 25 October, Afghanistan will face Group B’s winners at Sharjah.
The final match of the first round of qualification will take place on 8 November, with India taking on the second-placed team from Group A.
Semi-finals
On 10 November at 6 pm local time, Abu Dhabi will host the first semi-final. On 11 November, Dubai is hosting the second semi-final. Reserve days are scheduled for both semi-finals.
The final
The tournament’s biggest match will be held in Dubai at 6 p.m local time on Sunday with Monday acting as the reserve day for the final.
Venues/Stadium for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| UAE | Dubai International Stadium, DubaiSheikh Zayed Stadium, SharjahAbu Dhabi Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Oman | Oman Cricket Academy Ground |
Groups for ICC T20 World Cup 2021
Round 1 (Qualification Round)
| Group A | Group B |
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| Ireland | Scotland |
| Netherlands | Papua New Guinea |
| Namibia | Oman |
Super 12s
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
| England | India |
| South Africa | Pakistan |
| Australia | New Zealand |
| West Indies | Afghanistan |
| Group A topper | Group B topper |
| Group B runner-up | Group A runner-up |