Six of the top eight men’s T20 teams – including Australia, England, India and South Africa – will do battle for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Perth in October.
The McGowan Government, through Tourism WA, successfully bid to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament – with the calendar of fixtures announced today.
Perth will host five Super 12 matches, across four game days, including one double-header and three standalone matches.
The matches will begin in Perth on Saturday, October 22, 2022, the opening day of the tournament, with an evening match featuring world number one England versus Afghanistan.
This match will be followed by Australia versus the Group A first qualifier on Tuesday October 25, before Pakistan competes against the Group A first qualifier on Thursday October 27.
The final Super Sunday fixture will feature a double-header between Pakistan and the Group A second qualifier, followed by India versus South Africa on October 30.
These matches will attract interstate and international visitors to Perth, and generate millions in expenditure for the local economy, while showcasing Western Australia to a global TV audience.
With five matches across a nine-day period, the tournament will create an exciting and vibrant cricket festival experience in Perth for visitors and locals alike.
Tickets to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches will go on sale to the general public from February 7, 2022.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
“Hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a terrific opportunity to showcase Western Australia to a global audience – providing millions of dollars of benefits for our tourism sector and hospitality industry.
“Local cricket lovers will be thrilled to see some of the world’s best in action – including the Aussies and a number of other high-ranking teams here in Perth.
“Our cricket-loving expat communities will no doubt appreciate the opportunity to see their heroes in action in the flesh, as Perth participates in this brilliant global spectacle.
“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will cement Perth Stadium as a frontrunner for hosting world class events, showcasing Australia’s best stadium around the world.
“The terrific selection of local matches will maximise the stadium’s potential, with its renowned lighting display set to create the ultimate fan experience, and an unforgettable evening for ticket holders.
“T20 cricket is a fantastic format, and our passion for cricket in Australia is contagious, which will undoubtedly inspire Western Australians to take up the sport across all levels, from grass roots to A-grade competitions.”
As stated by ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Michelle Enright:
“The release of these fixtures gives fans the opportunity to start planning their T20 World Cup experience, which is now just 268 days away.
“By having matches spread across the nation in seven host cities and making tickets accessibly priced, we are hoping as many people as possible will be able to experience the incredible atmosphere that international fans bring to global sporting events, as well as the unique, fast-paced and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
“World Cups are about bringing people from all backgrounds and cultures together and we hope to safely host over 800,000 fans at Australia’s iconic cricket venues later this year.”
