The tournament starts Feb 7 and features 55 matches across India and Sri Lanka. For latest scores and statistics, check out our special coverage on www.thesouthasiantimes.info
New Delhi: Cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling month as the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), kicks off on February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8.
This year's tournament will feature 20 teams competing in 55 matches for the prestigious title. With World Cup fever gripping millions of fans worldwide, everyone is excited to catch a glimpse of the teams ready to give it all for the trophy.
Team India is entering the tournament as defending champions and will aim to become the only team to win the trophy for the third time and also to defend the title. Twenty teams have been divided into four groups of five, with the top two from each progressing to the Super Eights, where teams will be placed according to predetermined seedings.
If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium will replace Kolkata as the host of Semi-Final 1. Should Pakistan reach the summit clash, Colombo will host the game. If not, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will play host.
If India and Pakistan meet in the semi-finals, that match will be staged in Colombo, while Mumbai will host Semi-Final 2 involving India if they face any team other than Pakistan. The Men in Blue will kick off their campaign on February 7 with a group-stage match against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
