Cricket witnessed several competitions all across 2023 and the year has been a pretty memorable one for the sport. Multiple ICC tournaments were contested and several teams as well as individual performers stood out among others. From the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to the World Test Championship final as well as the ODI World Cup as well as the Asian Games, cricket fans were in for a treat as they got to witness some exhilarating action across formats. As the year comes to a close, fans have plenty of memories to cherish and at the same time, also await so much more in the New Year, which too promises to be nothing short of exciting for the gentleman's game. Year Ender 2023: A Year of Highs and Lows for Indian Cricket Team and What’s Next To Look Forward to in 2024.

Among other tournaments and series, cricket witnessed a return to the Asian Games this year. Played in T20 format, fans witnessed some of the top Asian teams face each other and in the end, India reigned supreme in both men's and women's events. Australia as a nation also had a memorable 2023, winning the Women's T20 World Cup, the World Test Championship 2021-23 and also the ICC World Cup 2023 while also retaining the Ashes. 2024 promises to bring much more intense cricketing action to the table and in this article, we shall take a look at some of the major tournaments and series lined up in the New Year. Sports Calendar 2024: ICC T20 World Cup in Cricket, Paris Olympics, Euro in Football and Other Events to Look Forward to in New Year.

Cricket Schedule in 2024

Series/Tournaments Matches Date Venue
India Women vs Australia Women 1 ODI, 3 T20Is January 2-January 9 India
UAE vs Afghanistan 1 T20I January 2 UAE
India vs South Africa 1 Test January 3-7 South Africa
Australia vs Pakistan 1 Test January 3-7 Australia
India vs Afghanistan 3 T20Is January 11-17 India
India vs England 5 Tests January 25-February 27 India
ICC U19 Men’s World Cup 2024 ODIs January 19-February 11 South Africa
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is January 6-January 18 Sri Lanka
New Zealand vs Pakistan 5 T20Is January 12-January 21 New Zealand
Australia vs West Indies 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is January 17-February 9 Australia
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 T20Is June 4-June 30 West Indies and USA
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 T20Is TBD Bangladesh
India vs Sri Lanka 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs July Sri Lanka
India vs Bangladesh 2 Tests, 3 T20Is TBD India
India vs New Zealand 3 Tests TBD India
India vs Australia 5 Tests TBD Australia
England vs West Indies 3 Tests July 10-July 30 England
England vs Australia 3 T20Is, 5 ODIs September 11-September 29 England
England vs Pakistan 4 T20Is May 22-May 30 England
England vs Sri Lanka 3 Tests August 21-September 6 England
New Zealand Women vs England Women 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs March 19-April 7 New Zealand

 

Franchise Leagues Schedule in 2024:

 

Franchise Cricket Tournaments Matches Date Venue
IPL 2024 T20Is TBD India
Super Smash T20Is December 19-January 28 New Zealand
BBL 2023-24 T20Is December 7-January 24 Australia
WPL 2024 T20Is TBD India
PSL 2024 T20Is TBD Pakistan
SA20 2024 T20Is January 10-February 10 South Africa
ILT20 T20Is January 19-February 17 UAE
BPL 2024 T20Is January 19-March 1 Bangladesh
T20 Blast 2024 T20Is May 30-September 14 England

With all such events lined up, 2024 is set to be a blockbuster year for cricket! Once again, fans would be able to witness some thrilling action in both international and franchise cricket and etch memories that would last a lifetime.

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