ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – Who will win the trophy?

[BouncerGuy]

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on 7 February, bringing together 20 teams across Sri Lanka and India in what promises to be a thrilling month of cricket. India enters the tournament as defending champions after their 2024 triumph over South Africa, while they remain strong contenders. With a format that includes group stages, Super Eight, and knockouts, fans can expect high drama, packed stadiums, and plenty of surprises as established giants and emerging sides battle for supremacy.

Recent editions have shown how unpredictable this format can be, with Australia lifting the trophy in 2021, England in 2022, and India breaking a long drought in 2024. The 2026 edition will test whether India can defend their crown, whether South Africa or Australia can reclaim dominance, or if a dark horse like Afghanistan or the Netherlands can shock the cricketing world. With fresh talent debuting across squads and seasoned stars returning, the stage is set for another unforgettable chapter in T20 history.

 

[Bilal7]

Pakistan.

- We have a huge advantage in playing pretty much all our games in one city.
- The squad selected for this WC is surprisingly pragmatic with 5 genuine spin bowlers in each game, batters that excel against spin and a plethora of all-rounders.
- We have the added support and prayers of the Bangladeshi brothers and sisters, along with the support we always get in Sri Lanka. Each game will feel like a home game, maybe even the game against India.
- All the other big teams are a big disadvantage playing in the subcontinent. India is the only true threat but due to all the reasons provided above, I think we beat them twice and win the trophy.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I voted Pakistan for all the reasons my good friend Billu bhai the 7 Horsemen mentioned above.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Australia or South Africa. NZ dark horse. India/West Indies/England are under dogs

 

[Ali Active]

Pakistan

 

[Rana]

Depends on when Pakistan decide to bench Babar Azam.

 

[nish_mate]

Has to be Pakistan with zero miles travel, same hotel, same ground theory.

Else it will show up PCT, so no pressure PCT and their fans.

 

[Prince of Dorne]

Pakistan.

- We have a huge advantage in playing pretty much all our games in one city.
- The squad selected for this WC is surprisingly pragmatic with 5 genuine spin bowlers in each game, batters that excel against spin and a plethora of all-rounders.
- We have the added support and prayers of the Bangladeshi brothers and sisters, along with the support we always get in Sri Lanka. Each game will feel like a home game, maybe even the game against India.
- All the other big teams are a big disadvantage playing in the subcontinent. India is the only true threat but due to all the reasons provided above, I think we beat them twice and win the trophy.

'Glass half full kinda guy' suna tha, ye toh 'Balti all full' nikal gaya

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Why no Uganda and Scotland in the options??

 

[Devadwal]

Why no Uganda and Scotland in the options??

And why is Pakistan in the option?

 

[sweep_shot]

I am cheering for all teams except for India.

So, I am cheering for 19 teams.

Anyway, I think Australia may end up winning it.

 

[Ball Blazer]

You guys are voting based on patriotism but not intelligence. How come Pakistan is winning? that too without Rizwan

 

[Devadwal]

You guys are voting based on patriotism but not intelligence. How come Pakistan is winning? that too without Rizwan

I want to see who vote for pakistan so i can tagged them

 

[Devadwal]

Why no option for the 2nd most loveable team by indian in this tournament - Scotland.

 

[Josh]

Due to added Duas and prayers from Bangladesh and additional advantage of not travelling as evident from CT, I'm voting for Pakistan to win it.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Why no option for the 2nd most loveable team by indian in this tournament - Scotland.

You are happy for their addition. Vote for them with all your accounts

 

[shah9425]

Depends on how many matches Babar will warm the bench

Longer he stay on bench

Greater our chances

 

[Sachin fan]

Depends on when Pakistan decide to bench Babar Azam.

Depends on how many matches Babar will warm the bench

Longer he stay on bench

Greater our chances

So never?

 

[shah9425]

So never?

Yeah kind of

 

[Prince of Dorne]

I am cheering for all teams except for India.

So, I am cheering for 19 teams.

Anyway, I think Australia may end up winning it.

Ya toh win hai, ya toh learn hai aur kuch nhi toh Bangladesh hai

 

[BreadPakoda]

I am cheering for all teams except for India.

So, I am cheering for 19 teams.

Anyway, I think Australia may end up winning it.

Also, if India wins, like the previous T20WC and CT, you can cry ICC kanspiracy like always.

 

[BreadPakoda]

India, Australia, SA look good.

I think Pakisan will play well on low scoring SL wickets.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Pak’s best chance is sluggish wickets where Babar can play an anchoring role and spin bowlers can trouble SENA teams. On flat wickets, they just don’t have the fire power.

 

[uppercut]

Bangladesh .... ohh wait

 

[aboveandbeyond]

England. Theres no doubting the potential and the match winning ability they pocess in white balls T20 format. And on any given day, they can take the game away from any opposition. Having said that, beating india will be a big challenge.