Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Australia confirms host cities

The newly crowned ICC men's T20 World Cup champions, Australia is hosting the men's T20 world cup 2022. Only a few days after the 2021 T20 world cup final, Australia confirmed the host cities for next year. In conclusion, they are all set to defend the title on their home soil.

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On the basis of this year's performance, 8 teams have already made a direct entry into the Super 12 stage of ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022. The event will begin on 16 October 2022 and will continue to 13 November 2022. This tournament is surely going to be the biggest International sporting tournament hosted in Australia in 2022.

A total of 16 International teams will be competing in 45 matches across various cities of Australia. The 7 host cities confirmed are Adelaide Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne Perth, and Sydney. Also, the venues/stadiums are Adelaide Oval, The Gabba, Kardinia Park Stadium, Bellerive Oval, Melbourne Cricket  Ground, Perth Stadium, and Sydney Cricket Ground. 

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Sydney Cricket Ground and Adelaide Oval will host the semi-finals on 9 and 10 November, respectively. And the finals will be hosted on Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13 November 2022. 

The winners Australia, and runners-up New Zealand gained direct entry into the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Also, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh are the highest-ranked teams and will enter the Super 12 stage of the ICC tournament.