India's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule:
The ICC revealed the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, November 24. Set to kick off on February 7, the tournament will last until March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The announcement was made by ICC Chairman Jay Shah in the presence of former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, current T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, and women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Three matches will mark the tournament's opening on February 7. Pakistan faces the Netherlands, Bangladesh takes on Italy, and India battles the USA. The first semifinal is slated for March 4 in Kolkata/Colombo, with the second on March 5 in Mumbai. The thrilling final will be played on March 8 in Ahmedabad or Colombo, covering a total of 40 group matches among 55 games.
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In terms of venue selection, two venues are kept for the semifinals and finals. This strategic decision ensures Pakistan may play their games in Sri Lanka if they reach these stages, ensuring a seamless experience.
For the T20 World Cup 2026, India has selected five venues: Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. In Sri Lanka, matches will be held at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium and the Sinhalese Sports Club, alongside Kandy’s Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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India and Pakistan find themselves in the same group for this World Cup, with an anticipated clash on February 15. The twenty participating teams are divided into four groups of five.
When are India’s T20 World Cup Matches?
India debuts in the World Cup on February 7 against the USA, followed by Namibia on February 12. The marquee match against Pakistan is scheduled for February 15, and India will close the group stage against the Netherlands on February 18.
Format and Group Details
The 40 group stage matches span from February 7 to 20, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-8 round starting February 21. The top four at the Super-8 end will qualify for the knockout stage. Semifinal clashes unfold in Kolkata/Colombo and Mumbai, with the grand final on March 8 in Ahmedabad/Colombo. Group A features India, Pakistan, the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands.
Group Breakdown:
Group A - India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USAGroup B - Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, OmanGroup C - England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, NepalGroup D - New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada
T20 World Cup 2026 Indian Venues:
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
T20 World Cup 2026 Sri Lankan Venues:
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
T20 World Cup Past Winners:
2007 - India
2009 - Pakistan
2010 - England
2012 - West Indies
2014 - Sri Lanka
2016 - West Indies
2021 - Australia
2022 - England
2024 - India
Competing Teams in T20 World Cup 2026:
India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman, UAE.
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Here’s the Complete T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
February 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Pakistan vs Netherlands · SSC, ColomboFebruary 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM · West Indies vs Bangladesh · KolkataFebruary 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM · India vs USA · Mumbai
February 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM · New Zealand vs Afghanistan · ChennaiFebruary 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM · England vs Nepal · MumbaiFebruary 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Sri Lanka vs Ireland · Premadasa, Colombo
February 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Bangladesh vs Italy · KolkataFebruary 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Zimbabwe vs Oman · SSC, ColomboFebruary 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM · South Africa vs Canada · Ahmedabad
February 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Netherlands vs Namibia · DelhiFebruary 10, 2026 · 3:00 PM · New Zealand vs UAE · ChennaiFebruary 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Pakistan vs USA · SSC, Colombo
February 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · South Africa vs Afghanistan · AhmedabadFebruary 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Australia vs Ireland · Premadasa, ColomboFebruary 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM · England vs West Indies · Mumbai
February 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Sri Lanka vs Oman · KandyFebruary 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Nepal vs Italy · MumbaiFebruary 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM · India vs Namibia · Delhi
February 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Australia vs Zimbabwe · Premadasa, ColomboFebruary 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Canada vs UAE · DelhiFebruary 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM · USA vs Netherlands · Chennai
February 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Ireland vs Oman · SSC, ColomboFebruary 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM · England vs Bangladesh · KolkataFebruary 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM · New Zealand vs South Africa · Ahmedabad
February 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM · West Indies vs Nepal · MumbaiFebruary 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM · USA vs Namibia · ChennaiFebruary 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM · India vs Pakistan · Premadasa, Colombo
February 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Afghanistan vs UAE · DelhiFebruary 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM · England vs Italy · KolkataFebruary 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Australia vs Sri Lanka · Kandy
February 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM · New Zealand vs Canada · ChennaiFebruary 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Ireland vs Zimbabwe · KandyFebruary 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Bangladesh vs Nepal · Mumbai
February 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM · South Africa vs UAE · DelhiFebruary 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Pakistan vs Namibia · SSC, ColomboFebruary 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM · India vs Netherlands · Ahmedabad
February 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM · West Indies vs Italy · KolkataFebruary 19, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe · Premadasa, ColomboFebruary 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Afghanistan vs Canada · ChennaiFebruary 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Australia vs Oman · KandyFebruary 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Australia vs Oman · Kandy
