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Fixtures, groups released for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026​

The next edition of the T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, with the 20-team tournament to run all the way up until the final on March 8.​


The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will start on February 7, 2026, with a total of six sides in action on the opening day, including the title-holders India.

They will take on USA in Mumbai as they set out to become the first team to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup crown.

The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across 29 days and eight venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka).

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata) R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy) round out the full list of host venues.

A total of 40 group matches will be played between February 7-20, with the top two sides from each group then progressing to the Super Eights phase of the tournament that commences on February 21.

The top four sides at the completion of the Super Eights qualify for the knockout stages of the event, with semi-finals to be held in Kolkata/Colombo and Mumbai ahead of the title decider on March 8 in Ahmedabad/Colombo.

In Group A, besides USA, India are also drawn alongside Pakistan and will take on their arch-rival in Colombo on February 15. Netherlands and Namibia are the other teams in the group.

Sri Lanka are one of five sides in Group B along with 2021 winners Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman.

Group C consists of a pair of two-time champions in England and West Indies, as well as first-timers Italy and Asian sides Bangladesh and Nepal.

New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE make up Group D.

T20 World Cup Groups:

Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
Speaking on the announcement, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said: “It is wonderful to welcome the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup back to the subcontinent so soon after a groundbreaking Women’s Cricket World Cup. The passion for cricket in this region is unmatched, and fans have been waiting eagerly for another global spectacle.

"The announcement of the fixtures brings us a step closer, and I have no doubt that the five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka will be alive with energy throughout the tournament."

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta added: "The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to usher in a new era of global, marquee Cricketing events, both in terms of the athletic spectacle and fan experiences on offer. We have seen six different champions in less than two decades of the tournament’s history, which demonstrates the competitive nature of the competition.

"With 20 teams from 5 continents vying for the title in Cricket’s most unpredictable format and the tournament returning after a decade to its biggest market, this promises to be a feast for Cricket fans around the world."

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Pakistan vs USA game should be happening in Premadasa, Colombo. Not SSC, Colombo.

I hope someone from PCB take notice of this and request this change.

Pakistan has to play in Premadasa before they play India in that venue. This will give Pakistan the much needed advantage of having played in the same venue as the match that will be played against India.
 
RidiculousMan said:
Pakistan vs USA game should be happening in Premadasa, Colombo. Not SSC, Colombo.

I hope someone from PCB take notice of this and request this change.

Pakistan has to play in Premadasa before they play India in that venue. This will give Pakistan the much needed advantage of having played in the same venue as the match that will be played against India.
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Fair chance to both teams,
 
@Rana jitna preparation karni hai kar lo , jisko khilana hai usko khilao but we will win the match against your tullebaaz with one sided contest. :klopp :kp
 
Group D looks interesting.

Are they going to do that stupid group-fixing again for the Super 8s? Where first round positions don't matter at all and the group has already been decided beforehand so we can get India v Australia
 
Oh great the 15th of Feb is my youngest daughter birthday she will turn 1 years old, better not to watch the match and just celebrate her bday haha :) Good luck to Pakistan :)
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Group D looks interesting.

Are they going to do that stupid group-fixing again for the Super 8s? Where first round positions don't matter at all and the group has already been decided beforehand so we can get India v Australia
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It doesn't look good for New Zealand. I think Afghanistan and South Africa will progress from this group.
 
Group-C
The group where which second team will go through with England will be the focus. WI-Ban-Nepal.

Remember Nepal defeated WI in recent T20 series.

:kp
 
Question - If India Qualify for 2026 T20 WC Final, which team you want India face in final?

Rohit Sharma - "Surya said with Heavy heart Australia & beating them in final in same stadium is going to be special. But for me India playing final & coming out at the Top, that's most important for me .

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
Question - If India Qualify for 2026 T20 WC Final, which team you want India face in final?

Rohit Sharma - "Surya said with Heavy heart Australia & beating them in final in same stadium is going to be special. But for me India playing final & coming out at the Top, that's most important for me .

:kp
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I want another crowd silence moment.
 
ALL THE AUSTRALIA, PAKISTAN GAMES IN GROUP STAGE IN SRI LANKA IN T20I WC .

Hopefully no one crying now about the schedule specialy Pakistani poster's.

:kp
 
hassan918 said:
It doesn't look good for New Zealand. I think Afghanistan and South Africa will progress from this group.
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Afghanistan v New Zealand in Chennai is going to be spicy. That will probably decide who is moving on to the next round. I wouldn't count out NZ though.
 
Suryakumar Yadav during the announcement of the T20 World Cup schedule:

“The group looks good. Quite decent. We’re playing at good venues, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. then you talk about the game on the 15th (vs Pakistan). We played them recently and we had a good time. Everything was completely focussed on cricket and nothing else as you must have seen. But yeah, I’m sure it will be a good game. The boys are always excited to have an India-Pakistan game. They have a good time when they go on the ground,”
 
ICC SEEDING FOR SUPER 8

X Group - India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa.

Y Group - England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Super 8 se real world cup start hoga, but it’s a good opportunity for associate teams.

:kp
 
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