Cricket fans, get ready for an action-packed summer. While the year is already halfway through, there’s still plenty of exciting T20 cricket on the horizon.
However, if you don’t have time to follow Test and ODI matches, then T20 tournaments might be the perfect events to follow for your quick cricket fix. Not sure what T20 events are still happening before the year ends? Well, we have the info you need.
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Vitality Blast
The T20 Blast has been around since 2003 and has always been a favorite of many T20 followers from different parts of the world. This year’s edition is still ongoing and is set to end on September 14, 2024.
The tournament features 18 county teams divided into two groups: North and South. These teams battle it out in group stages before the top teams progress to the knockout rounds. Check out the latest Vitality Blast top 4 ladder below:
North:
| Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
| Birmingham Bears | 8 | 6 | 2 | +1.061 | 12 |
| Lancashire Lightning | 8 | 5 | 3 | +1.231 | 10 |
| Leicestershire Foxes | 8 | 4 | 3 | +0.302 | 9 |
| Northants Steelbacks | 8 | 4 | 3 | +0.433 | 9 |
South:
| Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
| Surrey | 8 | 6 | 1 | +1.614 | 13 |
| Sussex Sharks | 8 | 6 | 2 | +0.545 | 12 |
| Somerset | 8 | 5 | 3 | +1.340 | 10 |
| Essex Eagles | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.394 | 10 |
You can catch all the Vitality Blast action on various sports channels, including Sky Sports. For live streaming, download the England Cricket app available for iOS and Android devices.
Lanka Premier League
Sri Lankans love cricket as well, and the primary T20 league in the nation is the Lanka Primary League (LPL). The fifth season of the LPL is set to begin on July 1, 2024, with the final scheduled for July 24.
This year, five squads will be competing in 24 matches in total. The venues include some of Sri Lanka’s iconic cricket grounds like the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
SonyLIV will be the only place to broadcast the Lanka Premier League if you’re interested in seeing the matches. Sky Sports will air the games in India.
Tamil Nadu Premier League
Since 2016, the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has been a mainstay of Indian cricket. This year’s edition will kick off at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground on July 5, 2024.
Eight franchises will compete again this year. The final is then scheduled for August 4, 2024, at the legendary MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the TNPL action on various platforms like JioCinema and FanCode. Star Sports will broadcast the matches on TV for Indian fans.
Major League Cricket
In the United States, Major League Cricket (MLC) is back for an exciting new season. Even if there was a 2023 edition, this year looks to be more exciting because more well-known cricket players will be seen on its field.
The MLC will start on July 5, 2024, and the final is set for July 28, 2024. Here are the teams participating:
- Los Angeles Knight Riders
- MI New York
- San Francisco Unicorms
- Seattle Orcas
- Texas Super Kings
- Washington Freedom
Cricket fans can look forward to watching familiar faces lead the teams like Kieron Pollard, Pat Cummins, Faf du Plessis, and Sunil Narine. Matches will be held in Texas and North Carolina.
MLC matches will be held in Texas and North Carolina and will be available to watch on ESPN+, Discovery+, Sling TV US, and Fox Sports in some countries.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Women’s cricket continues to grow in popularity, and a major tournament to watch out for is the 2024 Women’s T20 Asia Cup. Running from July 19-28, 2024, this tournament will be hosted by Sri Lanka and feature 15 matches in total.
8 Teams will be playing which are India, Nepal, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. All matches will played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
The Hundred
The Hundred 2024 will run from July 23 to August 18, and all matches will be hosted in England and Wales. As usual, the tournament will have eight men’s and eight women’s teams that will play in a total of 68 matches.
This year’s venues are in Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Lord’s, Oval, and Southampton. You can catch all the matches on Sky Sports and BBC.
Caribbean Premier League
Another big cricket tournament to look forward to is the Caribbean Premier League where teams from Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago will be playing.
Guyana Amazon Warriors will be coming in as the defending champions as the tournament starts on August 29, 2024. 34 matches will be played in total, and the final is scheduled on October 6, 2024, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
All matches will be available on Willow TV, the FanCode App, and Fox Sports in countries like Australia.
Conclusion
Summer 2024 is an exciting time for many cricket fans. These tournaments offer a fantastic opportunity to see both international stars and emerging talents in action. We still have quite a long list of matches to look forward to, so this year is not over yet.
