India's T20 World Cup Campaign

It doesn't get bigger than this...

ICC T20 Men's World Cup 2009

We didn't realise when the IPL got over and the World Cup started. Yes, it's a packed cricketing calendar for the year. The cricketers are being over exerted, audiences over-fed with cricket. But who is complaining...

It's a treat for cricket lovers here in India with the defending champions Team India battling it out to retain their 'World Champions' tag. India has started off on the right note in the tournament so far successfully handling their league encounters and making a way to the Super 8s. It becomes interesting from hereon as India will face stiff competition from tournament favorites like South Africa and New Zealand.

M.S. Dhoni will have to ensure that his boys are in the best of shape for this crucial tournament which if India wins will further cement their position as undisputed Kings of Twenty20 Cricket.

This is how the tournament is lined up as of now:

SUPER EIGHT STAGE

Thursday 11 June: New Zealand v Ireland, Trent Bridge (1330)

Thursday 11 June: England v South Africa, Trent Bridge (1730)

Friday 12 June: Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lord's (1330)

Friday 12 June: India v West Indies, Lord's (1730)

Saturday 13 June: West Indies v South Africa, The Oval (1330)

Saturday 13 June: New Zealand v Pakistan, The Oval (1730)

Sunday 14 June: Ireland v Sri Lanka, Lord's (1330)

Sunday 14 June: India v England, Lord's (1730)

Monday 15 June: Pakistan v Ireland, The Oval (1330)

Monday 15 June: England v West Indies, The Oval (1730)

Tuesday 16 June: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Trent Bridge (1330)

Tuesday 16 June: South Africa v India, Trent Bridge (1730)

KNOCK-OUT STAGE

Thursday 18 June: First semi-final, Trent Bridge (1730)

Friday 19 June: Second semi-final, The Oval (1730)

Sunday 21 June: Final, Lord's (1500)