ICC T20 World Cup 2016

The ICC World T20 2016 will begin with a qualifying round comprising eight teams, the top two of which will qualify for the main round. This qualifying round begins March 8 with Zimbabwe playing Hong Kong and will go on till March 13 when Bangladesh will play Oman. The eight teams in this round are Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Scotland, Oman, and Zimbabwe. These teams are separated into two groups called Group A and Group B. The teams in Group A are Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, and Oman, while Group B has Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Zimbabwe.

The top team from Group A and B respectively will progress to the main round. Group 1 and Group 2 of the main round will have five teams each. England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and one of the qualifying teams will make up Group 1, while Group 2 has India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the other qualifying team.

The main round will kick off from March 15, with India taking on New Zealand in the first game, and will end with the final match of the round on March 28, which will see South Africa battle it out against Sri Lanka. The first semi-final will be on March 30, while the second semi-final will be on March 31. The final will be played on April 3.

The ICC World T20 2016 is being hosted by India. Given that India is already a powerful T20I team, the added home advantage means that India are the overwhelming favourites to win the tournament.

Schedule

Sun, Apr 3, 2016 ( 19:00 IST )

England vs West Indies, Live Score, Final match
at Kolkata
Live Score, Final match

WI win by 4 wickets
Thu, Mar 31, 2016 ( 19:00 IST )

India vs West Indies, 2nd Semi-Final match
at Mumbai
2nd Semi-Final match

WI win by 7 wickets
Wed, Mar 30, 2016 ( 19:00 IST )

England vs New Zealand, 1st Semi-Final match
at Delhi
1st Semi-Final match

England win by 7 wickets

FEATURES

This day, that year and that Pandya over that made Indians smile despite the gloom of March 23, Watch Video
Suvajit Mustafi March 23, 2018 4:57 PM IST
Historically, for an Indian, March 23 is remembered with grief.
ICC World T20 2016: Romance of watching Shahid Afridi bat
Abhishek Mukherjee December 29, 2016 7:10 PM IST
The man they thought was 17 was already smashing 17-ball fifties. He did not have super-bats. He had super-shoulders, super-biceps, and super-forearms.
ICC World T20 2007: Daniel Vettori hands out India their first T20I defeat
Abhishek Mukherjee September 16, 2016 12:43 PM IST
This was India's first T20I defeat against any country. Though they have beaten other teams, India are yet to beat New Zealand in a T20I.
Hong Kong team in T20 World Cup 2016, Review: Cricket on a weak non-indigenous foundation
Bhaskar Narayan June 22, 2016 11:14 PM IST
Hong Kong now require some awakening, a renaissance of sorts in their First-Class and club cricketing culture in order to benefit at the international level.
Scotland team in T20 World Cup 2016, Review: Played for pride; could have done better
Bhaskar Narayan June 22, 2016 9:49 PM IST
It was believed that the Scottish team were maybe playing for pride but they could not catapult this feeling in the direction they had intended.

Ganguly: Hosting ICC World T20 2016 was a lifetime experience
Press Trust of India August 8, 2017 8:54 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said organising matches of the 2016 World Twenty20 at the historic Eden Gardens was a an experience of a lifetime.
Sammy: No regrets over passionate speech post ICC World T20 2016 final
Agence France-Presse October 27, 2016 8:43 PM IST
Darren Sammy has led West Indies to two World T20 titles.
IRE 122/0 in 12.2 overs | Live Cricket Score Ireland vs Hong Kong, ICC World T20 2016, IRE vs HK Warm-up T20 Match at Dharamsala: Ireland thrash Hong Kong by 10 wickets
CricketCountry Staff August 30, 2016 7:51 PM IST
Both Ireland and Hong Kong will be looking to get used to the conditions ahead of the ICC World T20 2016.

This day, that year and that Pandya over that made Indians smile despite the gloom of March 23, Watch Video
Suvajit Mustafi March 23, 2018 4:57 PM IST
Historically, for an Indian, March 23 is remembered with grief.
PHOTOS: England vs West Indies, ICC World T20 2016, Final at Kolkata
CricketCountry Staff April 4, 2016 1:27 AM IST
West Indies turned out to be the winners again by beating fellow former champions England by four wickets in the final of ICC World T20
India vs West Indies, T20 World Cup 2016, semi-final 2 at Mumbai
CricketCountry Staff April 1, 2016 10:48 PM IST
India's dreams of winning T20 World Cup 2016 were shattered after suffering a huge loss at the hands of West Indies in the semi-final.
This day, that year and that Pandya over that made Indians smile despite the gloom of March 23, Watch Video
Suvajit Mustafi March 23, 2018 4:57 PM IST
Historically, for an Indian, March 23 is remembered with grief.
Video: Dwayne Bravo shares "cutest 'Champion' dance ever"
CricketCountry Staff April 8, 2016 7:43 PM IST
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo posted a video on Instagram of a small baby doing the 'champion' dance move.
Video: When Bumble Lloyd let Ian Bishop announce West Indies' victory in final of T20 World Cup 2016
CricketCountry Staff April 8, 2016 7:38 PM IST
Bishop became quite emotional during the final moments and that was prominently reflecting from his voice.