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The official warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 was announced yesterday with Sri Lanka scheduled to play two matches against Zimbabwe and Ireland.
First round teams, which includes Sri Lanka, will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from 10-13 October.
Sri Lanka play Zimbabwe at the MCG on 10 October (match commencing 7 p.m. AST) and against Ireland at Junction Oval on 13 October (match commencing 3 p.m. AST).
Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two match days in Brisbane on 17 and 19 October. These matches will be played at The Gabba and Allan Border Field.
Warm-up fixtures will not be open to spectators; however, the four warm-up matches at The Gabba on 17 and 19 October will be broadcast live by the ICC’s Global Broadcast Partner Star Sports. Also, the ICC digital channels will feature live scores and match highlights for all matches.
As per previous ICC events, the warm-up fixtures will not carry official T20 International status.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 begins on 16 October when Sri Lanka faces Namibia at Kardinia Park Stadium in Geelong.
