DHAKA: The fixtures for the ICC T20 World Cup Australia 2020 were revealed in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday (Jan 29) morning (Australian Time).

For the first time, the women’s and men’s T20 World Cups will be held as standalone events in the same year and in the same country, said a press release of ICC. 

Bangladesh have failed to get direct qualification for the men's T20 World Cup's Super 12s owing to their low rankings and will have to fight for a place in a group stage competition in 2020.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 will take place from 21 February – 8 March 2020, culminating in the final at the MCG on 8 March 2020, International Women’s Day. 

This presents a groundbreaking opportunity to set a new world record for attendance at a women’s sporting fixture.

A spectacular opening celebration will mark the start of the women’s tournament, when hosts and defending champions Australia take on India at Sydney Showground Stadium on 21 February 2020. 

The women’s tournament will also feature double-header semi-finals at the iconic SCG on Thursday 5 March 2020.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 will take place later in the year, from 18 October to 15 November 2020. 

Hosts Australia will play the opening match of the Super 12 stage of the tournament on Saturday 24 October under lights at the SCG in a blockbuster match-up against the world’s top-ranked team, Pakistan.

The first men’s semi-final will take place at the SCG on Wednesday 11 November, with Adelaide Oval hosting the second semi-final the following night. Like the women’s final earlier in the year, the men’s final will be played at the MCG, on the evening of Sunday 15 November 2020.

Both tournaments will be held right across Australia in eight Host Cities and 13 venues.

Tickets for the Women’s T20 World Cup go on sale on 21 February 2019 and fans can register for early access to tickets at t20worldcup.com

ICC’s Global Broadcast Partner, Star Sports and its licensees will provide live and highlights coverage for both the events across the world.

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