India to play its first match against South Africa in World T20 tournament in 2020
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday has released schedule for World T20 tournament to be held in Australia in 2020. India will play its opening match against South Africa in Perth on October 24. The tournament will begin from October 18 with qualifying rounds in South Geelong.
India, who lost in the semifinals to eventual winners West Indies in the previous edition in 2016, face a qualifying team in their next Super 12 match in Melbourne on October 29. India won the event’s inaugural edition in 2007.
Defending champions West Indies play their first Super 12 group stage match against New Zealand on October 25 in Melbourne.
Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies, New Zealand and two qualifiers make up Group 1 of the Super 12 stage. India, England, South Africa and Afghanistan and two qualifiers make up the other group.
The first semi-final will take place at the SCG on November 11, with Adelaide Oval hosting the second semi-final the following night.
The final will be played at the MCG on November 15.
The tournament will be held in eight Australian cities and 13 venues.
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