The National Cricket League 2024 kicks off on October 5 and will run until October 15 in Dallas, Texas. This thrilling T10 cricket tournament will feature six teams, each bringing together a mix of international stars and seasoned players. A total of 19 matches will be played, with all games taking place at the University of Texas in Austin.
The six participating teams are:
- Atlanta Kings CC
- Chicago CC
- Dallas Lonestars CC
- Los Angeles Waves CC
- New York Lions CC
- Texas Gladiators CC
Tournament Format
The National Cricket League 2024 will follow a round-robin format. Each team will face the other five teams once during the league stage. After all league matches, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be conducted in three key stages:
- Qualifier 1: The top two teams from the league stage will face off. The winner will secure a direct spot in the final.
- Eliminator: The third and fourth-placed teams will play, with the winner progressing to Qualifier 2.
- Qualifier 2: The winner of the Eliminator will meet the loser of Qualifier 1 for the second spot in the final.
The grand finale of the National Cricket League 2024 will be held on October 15.
Star Players in Action
The tournament will feature well-known cricketers from around the globe, making it a must-watch event. Some of the prominent names include:
- Suresh Raina
- Robin Uthappa
- Sam Billings
- Tim David
- Chris Lynn
- Dawid Malan
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Ben Cutting
- Colin Munro
- Ashton Agar
- Jason Behrendoff
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Full Schedule of the National Cricket League 2024
Here is the complete schedule of matches (all times in India Standard Time – IST):
Saturday, October 5:
- Dallas Lonestars CC vs Texas Gladiators CC – 6:00 AM
- New York Lions CC vs Los Angeles Waves CC – 8:30 PM
- Atlanta Kings CC vs Chicago CC – 11:00 PM
Sunday, October 6:
- Texas Gladiators CC vs Los Angeles Waves CC – 8:30 PM
- New York Lions CC vs Dallas Lonestars CC – 11:00 PM
Tuesday, October 8:
- Atlanta Kings CC vs Los Angeles Waves CC – 5:30 AM
- Chicago CC vs Texas Gladiators CC – 8:00 AM
Wednesday, October 9:
- Dallas Lonestars CC vs Chicago CC – 5:30 AM
- New York Lions CC vs Atlanta Kings CC – 8:00 AM
Thursday, October 10:
- Atlanta Kings CC vs Dallas Lonestars CC – 5:30 AM
Friday, October 11:
- New York Lions CC vs Chicago CC – 5:30 AM
- Dallas Lonestars CC vs Los Angeles Waves CC – 8:00 AM
Saturday, October 12:
- Atlanta Kings CC vs Texas Gladiators CC – 5:30 AM
- Chicago CC vs Los Angeles Waves CC – 8:00 AM
- Qualifier 1 – 9:30 PM
Sunday, October 13:
- Eliminator – 12:00 AM
- Qualifier 2 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday, October 15:
- National Cricket League 2024 Final – 5:30 AM
Where to Watch the National Cricket League 2024 in India
Cricket fans in India can enjoy live streaming of all matches from the National Cricket League 2024 on the FanCode app and website. There won’t be any TV broadcast for this event in India, so FanCode is the exclusive platform for live action.
Team Squads for National Cricket League 2024
Here are the key players from each team:
Atlanta Kings CC: Shivam Sharma, Angelo Matthews, Tom Bruce, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir
Chicago CC: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Ravi Bopara, Sohail Tanvir
Dallas Lonestars CC: Colin Munro, Dinesh Karthik, Samit Patel, Sohaib Maqsood
Los Angeles Waves CC: Tim David, Shakib Al Hasan, Joe Burns, Tymal Mills
New York Lions CC: Suresh Raina, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Cutting, Upul Tharanga
Texas Gladiators CC: Dawid Malan, Ashton Agar, Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz
With such a star-studded lineup, this tournament promises to be action-packed and filled with exciting cricket moments.
Conclusion
The National Cricket League 2024 is set to offer a feast of cricket with top international and domestic players battling it out in a fast-paced T10 format. Cricket fans in India can tune into FanCode for live streaming and follow their favorite teams and players throughout the tournament. Don’t miss the action-packed days from October 5 to October 15!
