Pakistan cricket team is most likely to play all of their group stage matches in T20 World Cup at a single venue in India.
After Indian government assured issuing visas to the Pakistani team and journalists in T20 World Cup, reports now claim that the green shirts will be restricted to a single venue due to security concerns. Kolkata is most likely to host Pakistan during the mega event.
It is pertinent to mention here that the multi-nation tournament is scheduled in October-November this year. Firstly, a qualifying round featuring eight teams divided into two groups will be played.
Sri Lanka, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, and Oman are placed in Group A whereas Bangladesh, Holland, Namibia, and Scotland will compete in Group B. Two top teams from each group will qualify for the main event.
Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, and two qualifying teams are part of Group 1 of the T20 World Cup whereas India, South Africa, Afghanistan, England, and two qualifying teams are placed in Group 2.
Two top teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals followed by the mega final, scheduled on November 15.
