History of ICC Twenty20 World Cups

This is human nature that he always remains in search of or keep trying to see some thing new or some change in life. This can be business, study, household or any thing else. Similarly in sports and specially in cricket this was started with Test cricket which was a long game concluted in five days.
After test cricket there was introduced one day cricket, which was concluted in one day. This achieve its high stages in success and populatity. A time came when another type of cricket which was more speedy and quick resulting was introduced. 40-overs cricket was introduced and started playing in England localy and than after that this started in internationaly. England, South Africa, West Indies and Australia started playing twenty20 cricket with each others. This achieve very success in all around the world. Soon this Twenty20 cricket was so much popular and demanding that ICC organise it's first World Cup competition within all cricket playing countries in 2007. The first World Cup in 2007 was played in South Africa and India won this first twenty20 world cup beating Pakistan in final. following is the detail of all world cups held ever for the interest of cricket fans.

ICC Twenty20 World Cups

S. No	Year	Host	Winner	Runner Up	Remarks
4	2012	Sri Lanka	-	-	Will be held in September-October
3	2010	West Indies	England	Australia	England won by 7 wickets
2	2009	England	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Pakistan won by eight wickets
1	2007	South Africa	India	Pakistan	India won by 5 runs

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ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2012: Groups

The fourth ICC Twenty20 World cup 2012 has twelve teams and are divided into four groups. There are 10 Test teams and two qualifiers (Ireland & Afghanistan)in these groups.This cricket tournament will be played in Sri Lanka in september-october this year. Groups detail is as under.

Group A:
A1. England
A2. India
A3. Afghanistan

Group B:
B1. Australia (B1),
B2. West Indies (B2),
B3. Ireland

Group C:
C1. South Africa (C1),
C2. Sri Lanka (C2),
C3. Zimbabwe

Group D:
D1. New Zealand (D1),
D2. Pakistan (D2) ,
D3. Bangladesh


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ICC Ranking for Twenty20 Championship

ICC Ranking for Twenty20 Championship as on 26th July, 2012 is listed below.

Ranking	Team	Rating
1	England	130
2	South Africa	122
3	Sri Lanka	115
4	Pakistan	108
5	Australia	107
6	New Zealand	105
7	West Indies	103
8	India	103
9	Bangladesh	90
10	Ireland	83
11	Afghanistan	83
12	Netherlands	74
13	Scotland	55
14	Zimbabwe	51
15	Canada	16
16	Kenya	13

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ICC Ranking for ODI Championship

ICC Ranking for ODI Championship as on 8th August, 2012 is listed below.

Ranking	Team	Rating
1	England	121
2	South Africa	121
3	India	120
4	Australia	112
5	Sri Lanka	108
6	Pakistan	105
7	West Indies	94
8	New Zealand	74
9	Bangladesh	71
10	Zambabwe	50
11	Ireland	35
12	Netherlands	16
13	Kenya	11

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ICC Ranking for Test Championship

ICC Ranking for Test Championship as on 1st August, 2012 is listed below.

Ranking	Team	Rating
1	England	122
2	Australia	116
3	South Africa	113
4	Pakistan	109
5	India	104
6	Sri Lanka	98
7	New Zealand	87
8	West Indies	84

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Pakistan vs Australia in UAE 2012

This cricket series includes 3-One day international matches and 3-Twenty20 matches will be played in USE from Tue, 28 Aug to Mon, 10 Sep 2012. Complete schedule is as under.

1st One Day International Match:
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 at 4:00 GMT
from Sharjah Cricket Stadium

2nd One Day International Match:
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 at 14:00 GMT
from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

3rd One Day International Match:
Mon, 03 Sep 2012 at 14:00 GMT
from Sharjah Cricket Stadium


1st Twenty20 International Match:
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 at 16:00 GMT
from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

2nd Twenty20 International Match:
Fri, 07 Sep 2012 at 16:00
from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

3rd Twenty20 International Match:
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 at 16:00 GMT
from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi


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Six sixes in an over

Herschelle Gibbs hit 6-sixes in an over while playing against Netherlands in ODI match.



Yuvraj Singh while hitting 6-sixes in an over while playing against England in T20 World Cup 2007.



Six sixes in an over by Rickey Pounting





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Bangladesh Tour of Ireland 2012

Bangladesh has got an opportunty to play 3-Twenty20 matches in Ireland.
Complete schedule is as under.

1st Twenty20 International:
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 at 16:00 GMT
from Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

2nd Twenty20 International:
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 at 16:00 GMT
from Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

3rd Twenty20 International:
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 at 15:00 GMT
from Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast


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Pakistan to play in India

Great news!

Pakistan to play 3 ODIs, 2 T20s with India in December-January 2012-2013. It is very positive turn between two countries, this will increase a good relation between two countires.




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South Africa tour of England

South Africa's tour of England is just going to start from 19th July to 12th September 2012. This tour includes 3-Test matches, 5-One day international matches and 3-Twenty20 international matches.
Complete Schedule is as under.

1st Test match:
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 at 10:00 GMT
from Kennington Oval, London

2nd Test match:
Thu, 02 Aug 2012 at 10:00 GMT
from Headingley, Leeds

3rd Test match:
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 at 10:00 GMT
from Lord's, London

1st One day international:
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 at 09:15 GMT
from Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (D/N)

2nd One day international:
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 at 13:00 GMT
from The Rose Bowl, Southampton (D/N)

3rd One day international:
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 at 13:00 GMT
from Kennington Oval, London (D/N)

4th One day international:
Sun, 02 Sep 2012 at 09:15 GMT
from Lord's, London (D/N)

5th One day international:
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 at 13:00 GMT
from Trent Bridge, Nottingham (D/N)

1st Twenty20 international:
Sat, 08 Sep 2012 at 13:30 GMT
from Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

2nd Twenty20 international:
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 at 17:30 GMT
from Old Trafford, Manchester

3rd Twenty20 international:
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 at 17:30 GMT
from Edgbaston, Birmingham


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India tour of Sri Lanka 2012

India tour of Sri Lanka is starting from 21st July till 07th August 2012, includes 5-One day international matches and 1-Twenty20 match.
Complete schedule is as under.

1st One Day International:
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 at 09:00 GMT
from Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

2nd One Day International:
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 at 09:00 GMT
from Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

3rd One Day International:
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 at 09:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

4th One Day International:
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 at 09:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

5th One Day International:
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 at 09:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Twenty20 International Match:
Tue, 07 Aug 2012 at 13:30 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium


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Mark Boucher retired from International Cricket

South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucherhas retired from International cricket after his eye injury. This happend during the opening day of the tour match against Somerset on Monday. This is the end of his 14-year international career which included 147 Tests and 999 dismissals. AB de Villiers is expected to keep wicket for the three-Test series against England.


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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2012

2nd Test Match:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Day 4 Match is in progrss in Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Sri Lanka elect to field in this 2nd Test Match. Pakistan declare in first inning with the score of 551/6 in 147.0 overs (RR: 3.75). Now Sri Lanka's first inning is in progress.At this stage Sri Lanka is having 195 / 1 in 58.3 overs (Run Rate: 3.33).


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Schedule for ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2012

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2012 from 18 Sep - 07 Oct 2012

Match 1: Group C
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe at 14:00 GMT
From Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

Match 2: Group B
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 Australia vs Ireland at 10:00 GMT
From R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 3: Group A
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 India vs Afghanistan at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 4: Group C
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 South Africa vs Zimbabwe at 14:00 GMT
from Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

Match 5: Group D
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 Bangladesh vs New Zealand at 10:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Match 6: Group A
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 England vs Afghanistan at 14:00 GMT
from Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

Match 7: Group C
Sat, 22 Sep 2012 Sri Lanka vs South Africa at 10:00 GMT
from Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (D/N)

Match 8: Group B
Sat, 22 Sep 2012 Australia vs West Indies at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 9: Group D
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 New Zealand vs Pakistan at 10:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 10: Group A
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 England vs India at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 11: Group B
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 West Indies vs Ireland at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 12: Group D
Tue, 25 Sep 2012 Bangladesh vs Pakistan at 14:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Super Eights:

Match 13: Super Eights, Group 1
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 TBC C1 vs TBC D2 at 10:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 14: Super Eights, Group 1
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 TBC A1 vs TBC B2 at 14:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 15: Super Eights, Group 2
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 TBC D1 vs TBC C2 at 10:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 16: Super Eights, Group 2
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 TBC B1 vs TBC A2 at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 17: Super Eights, Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 TBC C1 vs TBC B2 at 10:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 18: Super Eights, Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 TBC B1 vs TBC C2 at 14:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 19: Super Eights, Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 TBC D1 vs TBC A2 at 10:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 20: Super Eights, Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 TBC B2 vs TBC D2 at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 21: Super Eights, Group 1
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 TBC A1 vs TBC C1 at 10:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 22: Super Eights, Group 1
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 TBC B1 vs TBC D1 at 14:00 GMT
from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Match 23: Super Eights, Group 2
Tue, 02 Oct 2012 TBC A2 vs TBC C2 at 10:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Match 24: Super Eights, Group 2
Tue, 02 Oct 2012 TBC vs TBC at 14:00 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Semi-Finals:

Semi-Final 1:
Thu, 04 Oct 2012 TBC vs TBC at 13:30 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Semi-Final 2:
Fri, 05 Oct 2012 TBC vs TBC at 13:30 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)

Final:

Final Match:
Sun, 07 Oct 2012 TBC vs TBC at 13:30 GMT
from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (D/N)



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New Zealand VS West Indies 2012

Zew Zealand tour of West Indies 2012 includes two twenty20 international, five one day international and two test matches starting from 30th June 2012. Complete schedule is given below.

1st Twenty20 International:
Sat 30th June 2012 at 19:00 GMT at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill

2nd Twenty20 International:
Sun 1st July 2012 at 18:00 GMT at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill

1st one day international:
Thur 5th July 2012 at 14:30 GMT at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

2nd one day international:
Sat 7th July 2012 at 14:30 GMT at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

3rd one day international:
Wed 11th July 2012 at 13:30 GMT at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

4th one day international:
Sat 14th July 2012 at 13:30 GMT at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

5th one day international:
Mon 16th July 2012 at 13:30 GMT at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

1st test match:
Wed 25th July 2012 at 14:00 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

2nd test match:
Thur 2nd Aug 2012 at 15:00 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica


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Australia vs England 2012

Australia's tour of England starting from 29th June 2012 includes five one days international matches. Complete schedule is as under.


1st One day international:
Friday 29th June 2012 at 9:45 GMT from Lord's cricket ground, London


2nd One day international:
Sunday 1st July 2012 at 9:45 GMT from Kennington Oval cricket ground, London


3rd one day international:
Wednesday 4th July 2012 at 13:00 GMT from Edgbaston, Birmingham.(D/N)


4th one day international:
Saturday 7th July 2012 at 9:45 GMT from Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street


5th one day international:
Tuesday 10th July 2012 at 13:00 GMT from Old Trafford, Manchester (D/N)


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Pakistan tour of Sri lanka 2012

From 1st June to 8th July 2012

1st twenty20 int: Friday 1st June 2012
2nd twenty20 int: Sunday 3rd June 2012

1st one day int: Thursday 7th June 2012
2nd one day int: Saturday 9th June 2012
3rd one day int: Wednesday 13th June 2012
4th one day int: Saturday 16th June 2012
5th one day int: Monday 18th June 2012

1st Test int: Friday 22nd June 2012
2nd Test int: Saturday 30th June 2012
3rd Test int: Sunday 8th July 2012


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ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2012

The ICC World Twenty20 2012 is going to start in Sri Lanka. This tournament is scheduled in September-October 2012. First match which is a day and night match will be played on Tuesday 18th September and the venue for this match is Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota and the final match is on Sunday 7th October which is also a day and night match and the venue for this fainal match is R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
12 teams are taking part in this event this year.
 
Previous winners:


Men's events

India (2007),
Pakistan (2009)
England (2010),

women's events

England (2009)
Australia (2010)



For complete schedule and groups detail for ICC Twenty20 world cup 2012 see my other posts.


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