December 13, 2015
The biggest event of twenty 20 format, ICC World t20 season 6 will commence on 8th April 2016. India will host this most awaiting event for the first time ever. Seven cities, Kolkata, Bangalore, Dharamsala, Mohali, Mumbai, Nagpur and Delhi - have been named as venues for the World Twenty20. The tournament semi-finals will be played in Delhi and Mumbai on March 30 & 31. Kolkata will host the final on April 3.
According to the tournament format, teams devided in 4 groups :
First Round Teams - Group A & B :
- Group A - Bangladesh, Netherlands, Ireland and Oman
- Group B - Zimbabwe, Scotland, Hong Kong and Afghanistan
First Round's winners from Group A and Group B will join alongside Super 10 Stage teams: Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and India.
Super 10 Group Teams Group 1 & 2 :
- Group 1 – Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, England and winner Group B (Q1B)
- Group 2 – India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and winner Group A (Q1A)
The top two teams from both the Super 10 Groups will qualify for the semi-finals & Winner of Semi finals will play Final encounter of ICC Worldt20 2016 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 3.
The opening match of the Super 10s stage will be played between India and New Zealand on March 15 in Nagpur.
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