The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be the next major global cricket event, bringing excitement to fans everywhere. A total of 20 teams will take part in the tournament. It is scheduled for February and March next year, with India and Sri Lanka hosting all the matches.
ICC kept the 2026 edition the same as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, with 20 teams divided into four groups of five, and a round-robin group stage where each team plays the others in its group once.
The top two teams from each group move to the Super 8 stage, where two groups of four teams will be formed, followed by the semi-finals and a final.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will feature 20 teams divided into four groups for the first round of the tournament. As per the schedule, India and Pakistan will be in the same group.
| Group | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team1 | India | Bangladesh | Australia | South Africa |
| Team2 | Pakistan | England | Ireland | New Zealand |
| Team3 | Netherlands | Italy | Oman | Afghanistan |
| Team4 | Namibia | Nepal | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| Team5 | USA | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Canada |
Group A includes defending champions India, along with Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States.
The groups for the T20 World Cup 2026 have India and Pakistan placed together once again. Fans can expect the famous rivalry to return on the big stage. The group lineup also suggests that many exciting and close matches are likely to happen in the tournament.
Group B features Bangladesh, England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. Group C consists of Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. Group D includes Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
When Will The T20 ICC World Cup 2026 Be Revealed
The ICC confirmed that the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be revealed on November 25 in Mumbai. The BCCI is organising the event, and the official announcement will begin at 6:30 PM IST. ICC Chairman Jay Shah is expected to attend the event and share the details.
Matches in India will be hosted in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad, while Colombo and Kandy will host games in Sri Lanka. The India–Pakistan match will take place in Colombo.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
As per sources, the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in Ahmedabad. But if Pakistan reaches the final, the match may be moved to Sri Lanka, as their matches will be played on a neutral venue.
For the semifinals, Mumbai and Kolkata are the venues in India. One of these cities will host a semifinal based on which teams qualify. Colombo is also being considered as a semifinal venue if Pakistan qualifies.
If Pakistan reaches the semifinal or the final, those matches will likely be held in Colombo to make the arrangements easier and safer. This flexible plan helps the organisers manage the tournament smoothly and handle any special situations.
- India: Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai
- Sri Lanka: Kandy, Colombo (two stadiums)
- Final likely at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (if Pakistan does not reach the final), otherwise Colombo
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