Cricket enthusiasts in Kuwait are in for a treat as the much-anticipated KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 kicks off on January 11 and promises a thrilling cricket spectacle until its culmination on March 14. Organized by Kuwait Cricket (KC), this T20 tournament will see the participation of 24 teams, all vying for the coveted trophy.
Tournament Format and Teams
The participating teams are divided into four competitive groups, each consisting of six teams. Group A includes Afghan Tigers, KRM Panthers, Lexus, Osmani CC, MG Warriors, and Seazen Challengers. Meanwhile, Group B features Renegades, Kuwait Nationals, SBS CC, Friends XI, IB Cricket Club, and Rayan XI.
In Group C, cricket fans can look forward to witnessing the skills of CECC-B, GAT, Jeleeb Knight Riders, Kuwait Under-19, Stack CC XI, and Toyota TGS. Group D comprises Al Mulla Exchange-B, Al Sayer, Cochin Hurricanes, MEC Study Group, Noor CM Academy, and Super XI Strikers.
Tournament Structure
The teams will engage in a round-robin format within their respective groups, playing against each other once. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, where the intensity of the competition is expected to rise. The victorious teams from the quarter-finals will proceed to the semi-finals, setting the stage for the grand finale on March 14.
Venue and Previous Champions
All the high-octane matches of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 will unfold at the Sulabiya Cricket Ground in Al Jahra, Kuwait City. This venue is set to witness fierce battles, strategic plays, and cricketing brilliance as the teams vie for supremacy.
In the previous edition of the tournament, Noor CM Academy emerged victorious, clinching the title after a nail-biting Super Over against SBS CC in the 2023 final. The cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits to see if Noor CM Academy can defend their title or if a new champion will rise in the 2024 edition.
Live Streaming Details for Indian Viewers
For cricket enthusiasts in India who wish to catch all the live-action, the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website. However, there won’t be a live telecast of the tournament on any TV channel in India.
KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 schedule and live match start times
All match timings are in India Standard Time (IST)
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 11 | Stack CC XI vs Kuwait Under-19 | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | Noor CM Academy vs Super XI Strikers | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | CECC-B vs Jeleeb Knight Riders | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | KRM Panthers vs MG Warriors | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | Osmani CC vs Lexus | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Jan 18 | Super XI Strikers vs Al Sayer | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | MEC Study Group vs Cochin Hurricanes | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | Osmani CC vs Afghan Tigers | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | Rayan XI vs Kuwait Nationals | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | MG Warriors vs Seazen Challengers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | Lexus vs KRM Panthers | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Jan 25 | Noor CM Academy vs Al Mulla Exchange-B | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | MG Warriors vs Lexus | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | Kuwait Under-19 vs GAT | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | Kuwait Nationals vs SBC CC | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | Renegades vs Rayan XI | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 27 | IB CC vs Friends XI | 12:30 AM |
| Sun, Jan 28 | Toyota TGS vs CECC-B | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 1 | MG Warriors vs Osmani CC | 10:00 PM |
| Thu, Feb 2 | Afghan Tigers vs Seazen Challengers | 1:15 AM |
| Thu, Feb 2 | CECC-B vs Kuwait Under-19 | 10:30 AM |
| Thu, Feb 2 | Renegades vs Kuwait Nationals | 3:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 2 | KRM Panthers vs Seazen Challengers | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Feb 2 | Stack CC XI vs Jeleeb Knight Riders | 10:30 PM |
| Sun, Feb 4 | Noor CM Academy vs Cochin Hurricanes | 10:30 PM |
| Tue, Feb 6 | Kuwait Under-19 vs Toyota TGS | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 8 | Al Mulla Exchange – B vs Cochin Hurricanes | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 9 | IB CC vs SBC CC | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Feb 9 | Lexus vs Afghan Tigers | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Feb 9 | Kuwait Nationals vs Friends XI | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Feb 9 | Al Sayer vs MEC Study Group | 10:30 PM |
| Sat, Feb 10 | Al Mulla Exchange – B vs Al Sayer | 10:30 PM |
| Sun, Feb 11 | Toyota TGS vs GAT | 10:30 PM |
| Mon, Feb 12 | Afghan Tigers vs KRM Panthers | 10:30 PM |
| Tue, Feb 13 | Rayan XI vs Friends XI | 10:30 PM |
| Wed, Feb 14 | Stack CC XI vs GAT | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 15 | Lexus vs Seazen Challengers | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 16 | Al Mulla Exchange – B vs MEC Study Group | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Feb 16 | SBS CC vs Renegades | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Feb 16 | Rayan XI vs IB CC | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Feb 16 | Noor CM Academy vs Al Sayer | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 16 | GAT vs CECC-B | 10:30 PM |
| Sat, Feb 17 | Kuwait Under-19 vs Jeleeb Knight Riders | 10:30 PM |
| Sun, Feb 18 | SBS CC vs Friends XI | 10:30 PM |
| Mon, Feb 19 | Stack CC XI vs Toyota TGS | 10:30 PM |
| Tue, Feb 20 | IB CC vs Renegades | 10:30 PM |
| Wed, Feb 21 | GAT vs Jeleeb Knight Riders | 10:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 22 | Renegades vs Friends XI | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 23 | CECC-B vs Stack CC XI | 1:15 AM |
| Fri, Feb 23 | Super XI Strikers vs Al Sayer | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Feb 23 | MEC Study Group vs Noor CM Academy | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Feb 23 | Osmani CC vs Seazen Challengers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 23 | Toyota TGS vs Jeleeb Knight Riders | 10:30 PM |
As the cricketing fever grips Kuwait, fans can anticipate an enthralling tournament filled with exciting matches, outstanding performances, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. The KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 promises to be a celebration of cricket, uniting teams and fans in the spirit of the game.