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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

 The complete schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been officially announced. The tournament will be co-hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Sri Lanka Cricket, running from 7 February to 8 March 2026 across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka.

Fans around the world are gearing up for an action-packed tournament, with exciting group-stage clashes and high-stakes encounters expected throughout the competition.

Table of Contents

  • ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule

  • Tournament Format at a Glance

  • Team India – Confirmed Schedule

  • Must-Watch Matches & Rivalries

  • What Happens After the Group Stage?

  • Why Is This World Cup Special?

  • Conclusion

ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule

Date

Time

Team 1

Team 2

Venue

07 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

PAK

NED

Colombo

07 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

WI

BAN

Kolkata

07 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND

USA

Mumbai

08 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

NZ

AFG

Chennai

08 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

ENG

NEP

Mumbai

08 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

SL

IRE

Colombo

09 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

BAN

ITA

Kolkata

09 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

ZIM

OMA

Colombo

09 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

SA

CAN

Ahmedabad

10 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

NED

NAM

Delhi

10 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

NZ

UAE

Chennai

10 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

PAK

USA

Colombo

11 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

SA

AFG

Ahmedabad

11 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

AUS

IRE

Colombo

11 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

ENG

WI

Mumbai

12 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

SL

OMA

Kandy

12 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

NEP

ITA

Mumbai

12 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND

NAM

Delhi

13 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

AUS

ZIM

Colombo

13 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

CAN

UAE

Delhi

13 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

USA

NED

Chennai

14 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

IRE

OMA

Colombo

14 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

ENG

BAN

Kolkata

14 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

NZ

SA

Ahmedabad

15 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

WI

NEP

Mumbai

15 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

USA

NAM

Chennai

15 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND

PAK

Colombo

16 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

AFG

UAE

Delhi

16 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

ENG

ITA

Kolkata

16 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

AUS

SL

Kandy

17 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

NZ

CAN

Chennai

17 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

IRE

ZIM

Kandy

17 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

BAN

NEP

Mumbai

18 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

SA

UAE

Delhi

18 Feb 2026

3:00 PM

PAK

NAM

Colombo

18 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND

NED

Ahmedabad

Tournament Format at a Glance

  • Total Teams: 20

  • Group Stage: 5 groups of 4 teams each

  • Qualification: Top 2 teams from each group advance to Super 8

  • Venues:

    • India – Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai

    • Sri Lanka – Colombo, Kandy

Team India – Confirmed Schedule (Group Stage)

Date

Time

Match

Venue

07 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND vs USA

Mumbai

12 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND vs NAM

Delhi

15 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND vs PAK

Colombo

18 Feb 2026

7:00 PM

IND vs NED

Ahmedabad

Must-Watch Matches & Rivalries

  • India vs Pakistan (15 Feb, Colombo): One of cricket’s biggest rivalries, always drawing global attention.

  • New Zealand vs South Africa: A crucial Group D clash that could decide Super 8 qualification.

  • Associate Teams vs Full Members: Teams like USA, Namibia, Netherlands, UAE, and Italy could produce major upsets.

What Happens After the Group Stage?

  • Top 2 teams from each group move to the Super 8 stage

  • Followed by semi-finals and final

  • Knockout phase expected to begin after 1 March

Why Is This World Cup Special?

  • Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, offering strong regional fan engagement

  • A balanced mix of experienced teams and emerging nations

  • High-voltage rivalries returning on the global stage

Conclusion

India’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be intense and closely watched. With key fixtures early in the tournament and strong competition across groups, every match will be vital. Fans can expect thrilling performances, unexpected results, and memorable moments throughout the tournament, making it one of the most anticipated cricket events of the year.

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