Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which year did India host the ICC T20 World Cup cricket for the first time?

Options:

2014

2012

2016

2018

Correct Answer:

2016

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - 2016

The ICC T20 World Cup is a premier international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the Twenty20 format of the game. India first hosted the ICC T20 World Cup in 2016. This tournament marked the sixth edition of the ICC T20 World Cup and was held from March 8 to April 3, 2016.

The tournament featured 16 teams, including the 10 Full Members of the ICC and six Associate/Affiliate Members who qualified through regional tournaments. Matches were played at various venues across India, with the final held at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.

India hosting the ICC T20 World Cup in 2016 was significant for cricket fans and players alike, as it provided an opportunity to showcase the country's passion for the sport and its ability to organize a successful international cricket tournament.