T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released: India–Pakistan Clash on February 15!
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the complete schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Cricket fans are especially excited as India and Pakistan will once again battle in the same group.
A total of 20 teams will participate, divided into four groups of five teams each. The tournament kicks off with Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo on February 7, while India will open their campaign on the same day in Mumbai.
🇮🇳 India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February 7 | India vs USA | Mumbai |
| February 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| February 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo |
| February 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
The India vs Pakistan clash on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to be the biggest sporting spectacle of the year.
Experts believe India is the strongest contender in Group A, but former players warn that every match in a World Cup is crucial.
Venues and Tournament Format
Eight venues across India and Sri Lanka have been finalised:
Host Cities
India: Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
Sri Lanka: Colombo (2 venues), Kandy
Pakistan will play all their group matches in Sri Lanka due to security protocols. Additionally, if Pakistan reaches the final, Colombo will host it.
Format Structure
20 Teams → 4 Groups
Top 2 teams from each group → Super 8
Top 4 → Semifinals
Final → March 8 in Ahmedabad
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
- Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
- Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
- Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
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If India qualifies for the Super 8 stage, matches are likely to be played in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Special Highlight: Rohit Sharma as Brand Ambassador
ICC has appointed Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title, as the official brand ambassador of the 2026 edition.
Rohit said:
“Winning an ICC Trophy is tough, but I believe India can repeat the magic.”
Final Thoughts
The T20 World Cup 2026 promises thrilling action with India and Pakistan set for another high-voltage showdown. Fans are eagerly counting down to February 15!
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