ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Captains & Venues

 The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring thrilling action back to the subcontinent. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament is expected to take place from early February to early March 2026. Featuring 20 competitive teams, over 55 matches, and a high-intensity format, this edition promises electrifying contests, emerging talents, and iconic rivalries that will capture global attention.

Table of Contents

• Tournament Format & Key Dates

• Qualified Teams & Captains

• Host Venues

• Conclusion

Tournament Format & Key Dates

The tournament will follow an expanded and competitive structure:

20 teams divided into 4 groups of 5 teams each.
Each team plays all other teams in their group once.
The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Eight stage.
The Super Eight will feature 2 groups of 4 teams each.
  The top two teams from each Super Eight group qualify for the semi-finals.
  Winners of the semi-finals will compete in the final.

Key Dates

Date	Event
Feb 7, 2026	Opening Match
Feb–Mar 2026	Group Stage & Super Eight
Mar 4–5, 2026	Semi-finals
Mar 8, 2026	Final Match

Qualified Teams & Captains (Expected)

Team	Expected Captain
India	Suryakumar Yadav
Sri Lanka	Charith Asalanka
Afghanistan	Rashid Khan
Australia	Mitchell Marsh
Bangladesh	Litton Das
England	Harry Brook
South Africa	Aiden Markram
USA	Monank Patel
West Indies	Shai Hope
Ireland	Paul Stirling
New Zealand	Mitchell Santner
Pakistan	Salman Agha
Canada	Saad Bin Zafar
Italy	Joe Burns
Netherlands	Scott Edwards
Namibia	Gerhard Erasmus
Zimbabwe	Sikandar Raza
Nepal	Rohit Paudel
Oman	Zeeshan Maqsood
UAE	Muhammad Waseem

Host Venues

Matches will be played across some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the subcontinent:

Venue	Country
Narendra Modi Stadium	India
Wankhede Stadium	India
Eden Gardens	India
MA Chidambaram Stadium	India
Arun Jaitley Stadium	India
R Premadasa Stadium	Sri Lanka
Pallekele International Stadium	Sri Lanka

Conclusion

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions in the tournament’s history. With a diverse mix of established cricketing powerhouses and emerging nations, fans can expect high-quality matches and unforgettable moments. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, this global event will celebrate the spirit, passion, and evolution of T20 cricket on the biggest stage.

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