The ICC has finalised and released the groupings for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The 20-team competition will be divided into four groups, each containing five sides.
Bangladesh have been placed in a demanding group. Although Nepal and debutants Italy are alongside them, the Tigers must also take on former world champions England and the West Indies in their bid to reach the Super Eight. Only the top two teams from each group will advance.
India and Pakistan have been drawn together once more, joined by Namibia, the Netherlands and the United States. Australia, Ireland, Oman and Sri Lanka will compete with Zimbabwe in another group, while Afghanistan, Canada and New Zealand line up with South Africa and the United Arab Emirates in the remaining pool.
T20 World Cup groups at a glance
Group 1: India, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan, United States
Group 2: Bangladesh, Italy, England, Nepal, West Indies
Group 3: Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
Group 4: Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
