India to Face Australia in Super 8 Rematch at 2024 T20 World Cup

The 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage is set to commence on June 19, with seven of the eight participating teams confirmed. India, the reigning champions, will face off against Australia in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 World Cup Final on June 24.

India secured their Super 8 berth by topping Group A, winning three games and having their final fixture washed out. Bangladesh is poised to become the eighth team, with the Netherlands holding an outside chance.

The Super 8s will witness India's relocation from the USA to the West Indies. All three of India's Super 8 matches will be played in the Caribbean. Their opening match will be against Afghanistan on June 20.

Super 8 Format:

The Super 8 groups were predetermined based on a seeding format for the top eight teams in the rankings. However, due to the elimination of Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, their spots will be filled by USA (A2), Afghanistan (C1), and Bangladesh/Netherlands (D2).

The seeding format aims to provide fans with a clearer understanding of potential match locations in the tournament's later stages. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will advance to the semi-finals.

Super 8 Groups:

* Group 1: India (A1), Australia (B2), Afghanistan (C1), Bangladesh/Netherlands (D2)

* Group 2: USA (A2), England (B1), West Indies (C2), South Africa (D1)

India's Schedule:

* June 20: vs Afghanistan, Kensington Oval, Barbados [8:00 PM IST]

* June 22: vs Bangladesh/Netherlands, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua [8:00 PM IST]

* June 24: vs Australia, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia [8:00 PM IST]

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