The 2020 ICC T20 World Cup was scheduled to be the seventh edition of the international cricket tournament, featuring the shortest format of the game, Twenty20. It was set to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15, 2020, with 16 teams competing for the title. However, due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the tournament was postponed and later rescheduled to 2022. This decision was made to ensure the safety of players and fans, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on international sporting events.