The possible schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has been revealed. The tournament is expected to run from February to March 8.
Sources confirmed that the official schedule will be announced today at a ceremony in Mumbai. India and Sri Lanka will serve as joint hosts for the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup, welcoming fans from around the world.
Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group, with their highly anticipated clash set for February 15 in Colombo. Pakistan will play all of its group-stage matches in Sri Lanka. The group also includes the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands, making it a competitive pool.
The 20 participating teams are divided into four groups of five. Following the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage. In this round, the eight qualifying teams will be split into two groups, with the top two from each group moving on to the semi-finals.
In India, matches will take place in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad, while Sri Lanka will host games in Colombo and Kandy. The final is scheduled for Ahmedabad, but if Pakistan reaches the final, it will instead be held in Colombo. Mumbai and Kolkata have been chosen as the semi-final venues, though a semi-final featuring Pakistan will take place in Colombo.
Sri Lanka is grouped alongside Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman. Other groups feature teams such as England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Italy, as well as South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE, and Canada.
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Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement, as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises thrilling matches and intense rivalries, particularly the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash. With venues spread across two countries, the tournament aims to bring global fans together for one of cricket’s most exciting events.
