The T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 qualified teams list is now out
In the Asian qualifiers, Oman defeated Bahrain by ten wickets on Friday, while Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in the semifinal.
Nepal and Oman secure their spots at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 qualified teams list, format, host country venue
Following their advancement to the Asia qualifiers final, which was held in Nepal on Friday, Nepal and Oman have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. In the semifinal, the home team defeated the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets, while Oman defeated Bahrain by ten wickets.
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Nepal secure their place in the 2024 T20 World Cup after an eight-wicket win over UAE in the semi-final of the Asia Qualifier ๐ณ๐ต #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/klrPFiLuXw
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Aqib Ilyas of Oman was instrumental in keeping Bahrain to 106 for 9, collecting four wickets for just ten runs. In less than six overs, openers Kashyap Prajapati and Pratik Athavale easily chased down the goal.
Spinners Kushal Malla and Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal bowled economically during the match, restricting the UAE to 134 for 9. Despite receiving minimal assistance from his colleagues, Vriitya Aravind was able to score fifty runs. Aasif Sheikh, the opener for Nepal, made history for his side by playing a match-winning, undefeated innings of 63 to ensure victory.
History for Nepal and Oman
Not only will Nepal be participating in the World Cup for the first time, which will take place in the United States and the West Indies next year, but it will also be Oman’s first time going beyond the preliminary round of the competition.
Nepal would be participating in the tournament for the second time; their sole previous experience came in 2014, when they were unable to go past the preliminary stage. Similarly, Oman would compete in the competition for the third time in 2024; their previous appearances were in 2016 and 2021, both of which they exited in the first round.
Up to now, 18 out of 20 spots have been taken.
Twenty teams will be participating in the event for the first time in its upcoming edition, which is the ninth since 2007. Five teams of four groups will be formed from the teams, and the top two players from each group will advance to the Super 8s.
So far, 18 teams have qualified for the competition. The Africa Qualifiers, which will take place in Namibia from November 22 to 30, will determine the final two slots. Games will be held in three US locations: Dallas, Florida, and New York, as well as in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Teams to qualify for T20 World Cup 2024
Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, West Indies (host), USA (host), Papua New Guinea, Canada, Nepal, Oman
The 2024 T20 World Cup final is scheduled for June 30, 2024.