ICC ANNOUNCES MEN'S AND WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2020 FIXTURES

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the T20 World Cup 2020 fixtures for both men and women. Both the women's and men's series will be held in the same year and in the same country - Australia.

Reportedly, ten women's teams will play in 23 matches from February 21 to March 8. The reigning champions Australia will clash with India in the opening match in Sydney. The men's competition will be held from October 18 to November 15.

The finals of both the competitions will be held in the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here are the group stages of both the women's and men's competition:

Women's group stages (February 21 - March 3)

Group A: Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Qualifier 1

Group B: England, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, Qualifier 2

Semi-finals: March 5

Final: March 8

Men's qualifiers: October 18 - 23

Group stages (October 24 - November 8)

Group 1: Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, two qualifiers

Group 2: India, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, two qualifiers

Semi-finals: November 11 and 12

Final: November 15