The stage is set for one of cricket’s biggest rivalries as India face Pakistan on February 15, in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The high-profile encounter will be played in Colombo, adding further intensity to a clash that always captures global attention.
India and Pakistan have been drawn together in Group A, alongside USA, Netherlands and Namibia, making it one of the most-watched groups of the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2026: Match Venues and Brand Ambassador of the Tournament
The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7, with the grand finale scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, in a unique contingency arrangement, the final will be moved to Sri Lanka if Pakistan qualify, ensuring both logistical and security preparedness.
Matches will be hosted across major cricketing venues in India and Sri Lanka, including: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Colombo and Kandy.
Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma, who played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win and led the team to another title in 2024, has been appointed Brand Ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2026.
Rohit’s association brings star power and continuity to India’s T20 legacy, making him the ideal face for the showpiece event.
T20 World Cup 2026: Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
- Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
- Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
- Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, setting the stage for the semifinals and the grand finale.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Schedule
DateMatch Time (IST)Team 1Team 2Venue07 Feb 202611:00 AMPakistanNetherlandsSSC, Colombo07 Feb 20263:00 PMWest IndiesBangladeshKolkata07 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaUnited States of AmericaMumbai08 Feb 202611:00 AMNew ZealandAfghanistanChennai08 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandNepalMumbai08 Feb 20267:00 PMSri LankaIrelandPremadasa, Colombo09 Feb 202611:00 AMBangladeshItalyKolkata09 Feb 20263:00 PMZimbabweOmanSSC, Colombo09 Feb 20267:00 PMSouth AfricaCanadaAhmedabad10 Feb 202611:00 AMNetherlandsNamibiaDelhi10 Feb 20263:00 PMNew ZealandUnited Arab EmiratesChennai10 Feb 20267:00 PMPakistanUnited States of AmericaSSC, Colombo11 Feb 202611:00 AMSouth AfricaAfghanistanAhmedabad11 Feb 20263:00 PMAustraliaIrelandPremadasa, Colombo11 Feb 20267:00 PMEnglandWest IndiesMumbai12 Feb 202611:00 AMSri LankaOmanKandy12 Feb 20263:00 PMNepalItalyMumbai12 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaNamibiaDelhi13 Feb 202611:00 AMAustraliaZimbabwePremadasa, Colombo13 Feb 20263:00 PMCanadaUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi13 Feb 20267:00 PMUnited States of AmericaNetherlandsChennai14 Feb 202611:00 AMIrelandOmanSSC, Colombo14 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandBangladeshKolkata14 Feb 20267:00 PMNew ZealandSouth AfricaAhmedabad15 Feb 202611:00 AMWest IndiesNepalMumbai15 Feb 20263:00 PMUnited States of AmericaNamibiaChennai15 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaPakistanPremadasa, Colombo16 Feb 202611:00 AMAfghanistanUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi16 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandItalyKolkata16 Feb 20267:00 PMAustraliaSri LankaKandy17 Feb 202611:00 AMNew ZealandCanadaChennai17 Feb 20263:00 PMIrelandZimbabweKandy17 Feb 20267:00 PMBangladeshNepalMumbai18 Feb 202611:00 AMSouth AfricaUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi18 Feb 20263:00 PMPakistanNamibiaSSC, Colombo18 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaNetherlandsAhmedabad19 Feb 202611:00 AMWest IndiesItalyKolkata19 Feb 20263:00 PMSri LankaZimbabwePremadasa, Colombo19 Feb 20267:00 PMAfghanistanCanadaChennai20 Feb 20267:00 PMAustraliaOmanKandy21 Feb 20267:00 PMY2Y3Premadasa, Colombo22 Feb 20263:00 PMY1Y4Kandy22 Feb 20267:00 PMX1X4Ahmedabad23 Feb 20267:00 PMX2X3Mumbai24 Feb 20267:00 PMY1Y3Kandy25 Feb 20267:00 PMY2Y4Premadasa, Colombo26 Feb 20263:00 PMX3X4Ahmedabad26 Feb 20267:00 PMX1X2Chennai27 Feb 20267:00 PMY1Y2Premadasa, Colombo28 Feb 20267:00 PMY3Y4Kandy01 Mar 20263:00 PMX2X4Delhi01 Mar 20267:00 PMX1X3Kolkata04 Mar 20267:00 PMSemifinal 1Knock outKolkata / Premadasa, Colombo05 Mar 20267:00 PMSemifinal 2 Knock outMumbai08 Mar 20267:00 PMFinal Knock outAhmedabad / Premadasa, Colombo
Note: X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1 ,Y2 ,Y3 ,Y4 – Teams qualifying for the Super 8 stage.
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