ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, India Matches, Venues & India Squad
India will take center stage in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026 and co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Featuring 20 teams, the tournament promises a month of high-octane cricket with a packed group stage, followed by the Super Eight, semi-finals, and a blockbuster final in early March.
With home conditions, passionate crowds, and a power-packed squad led by Suryakumar Yadav, India enter the tournament as one of the top contenders.
T20 World Cup 2026: Tournament Overview
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
- Dates: 7 February – 8 March 2026
- Teams: 20
- Format:
- Group Stage
- Super Eight
- Semi-Finals
- Final
- Live Broadcast: JioHotstar & Star Sports
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
Venues
Matches will be played across iconic Indian stadiums and key Sri Lankan venues, including:
Mumbai (Wankhede), Kolkata (Eden Gardens), Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, and Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Kandy.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
Below is a snapshot of major early group-stage matches (local time, subject to ICC confirmation). The tournament runs daily from 7–19 February before moving to the Super Eight phase.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| 7 Feb 2026 | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 7 Feb 2026 | India vs USA | Wankhede, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 8 Feb 2026 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| 8 Feb 2026 | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 9 Feb 2026 | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 10 Feb 2026 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
👉 Super Eight fixtures will use placeholders (X1, X2, Y1, Y2), followed by semi-finals and the final in early March.
India’s Matches in T20 World Cup 2026 (Group Stage)
India’s group-stage schedule includes several high-profile clashes, highlighted by the blockbuster India vs Pakistan encounter.
Confirmed India Fixtures
- India vs USA – 7 February 2026, 7:00 PM
📍 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - India vs Namibia – 12 February 2026, 7:00 PM
📍 Delhi - India vs Pakistan – 15 February 2026, 7:00 PM
📍 Premadasa Stadium, Colombo - India vs Netherlands – 18 February 2026, 7:00 PM
📍 Ahmedabad
If India qualify, they advance to the Super Eight, followed by potential semi-finals in Kolkata/Mumbai and the final, with reserve venues listed in Colombo and Ahmedabad.
India Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad (Official)
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) – middle-order enforcer, 360° batter
- Jasprit Bumrah – world-class fast bowler
- Abhishek Sharma – explosive left-handed opener
- Harshit Rana – fast-bowling option
- Sanju Samson – wicketkeeper-batter
- Arshdeep Singh – left-arm pacer, powerplay & death specialist
- Tilak Varma – middle-order batter, part-time spin
- Kuldeep Yadav – left-arm wrist-spinner
- Hardik Pandya – pace all-rounder, finisher
- Varun Chakravarthy – mystery spinner
- Shivam Dube – batting all-rounder
- Washington Sundar – off-spin all-rounder
- Axar Patel – left-arm spin all-rounder
- Ishan Kishan – wicketkeeper-opener
- Rinku Singh – lower middle-order finisher
Squad Balance at a Glance
- Strong spin quartet for subcontinental pitches
- Explosive batting depth till No. 8
- Elite pace leadership in Bumrah
- Multiple finishing options
Why India is among the Favorites for the T20 World Cup 2026
Home & Conditions Advantage
Indian and Sri Lankan pitches assist spin while still allowing high-scoring T20 games—perfect for India’s bowling mix.
Batting Firepower
From Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma at the top to SKY, Tilak, Hardik, and Rinku at the back end, India can attack in all phases.
Bowling Variety
- Express pace: Bumrah
- Left-arm swing: Arshdeep
- Wrist spin: Kuldeep
- Mystery spin: Varun
- Spin all-round depth: Axar & Sundar
This flexibility gives India matchup advantages against every opponent.
Conclusion
The IICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule promises to be one of the most exciting editions in history, with India and Sri Lanka providing ideal conditions for fast-paced, high-quality cricket. With a star-studded squad led by Suryakumar Yadav, elite bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, and unmatched all-round depth, India enters the tournament as clear favorites.
As the road to the final unfolds from February 7 to March 8, 2026, fans can expect packed stadiums, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments—especially when India take the field on home soil.
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