T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 Match Dates, Venues, Time Table and Teams

Latest T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 with complete time table, live scores, news, videos, results and ball by ball commentary. The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026, with 20 teams participating in the event co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature 55 matches across multiple venues in both host countries.

2026 T20 World Cup Dates	Feb 7 – March 8 2026
T20 WC Schedule	Full Schedule ⬇️
Standings	T20 Cricket World Cup Points Table 2026
Live Scores	T20 World Cup Live Score⚡ (LIVE)
Total Matches	55 (including semi-finals and finals)
Match Format	20 Overs (T20)
Tournament Format	Round-robin and Knockout
Host / Venues	India / Sri Lanka
Teams	Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Italy, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, West Indies, Zimbabwe
Schedule & Time Table	T20 Cricket World Cup Schedule 2026

T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 (Confirmed Dates)

The ICC T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 has been announced for all 55 T20 matches, with the tournament set to take place in February–March 2026 across India and Sri Lanka. The T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Saturday, 7 February 2026 and runs until the Final on Sunday, 8 March 2026. A total of 55 matches will be played during the tournament, starting with Group Stage (Groups A, B, C & D) followed by the Super 8 stage. The knockout phase will include two Semi-Finals in early March, culminating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final. The ICC has finalized multiple venues across India and Sri Lanka for the event, including stadiums in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Colombo, Pallekele, and other host cities.

The schedule is divided into two main phases: the Group Stage followed by the Super 8 round, where the top teams progress toward the knockouts. Below, you can find the complete ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule team-wise, covering all group matches, Super 8 fixtures, Semi-Finals, and the Final. Each team plays the other teams in its group at least once before advancing stages. The final schedule has been officially confirmed by the ICC with full details of venues, match dates, and start times. For user convenience, T20 World Cup 2026 match timings are provided in IST (India Standard Time), PKT (Pakistan Standard Time), GMT, and EST, and you can use the filters below to search matches by team, venue, or timing.

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Players / Squad for T20 World Cup (All Teams) Full List

Afghanistan Squad for T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan (Captain), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Australia Squad for T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Tim David, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis

Canada Squad for T20 World Cup

Dilpreet Bajwa (Captain), Ravinderpal Singh, Yuvraj Samra, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Ajayveer Hundal, Saad Bin Zafar, Ansh Patel, Shreyas Movva, Shivam Sharma, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jaskaran Singh

England Squad for T20 World Cup

Harry Brook (Captain), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood

India Squad for T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

Ireland Squad for T20 World Cup

Paul Stirling (Captain), Ross Adair, Benjamin Calitz, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White

Italy Squad for T20 World Cup

Wayne Madsen (Captain), Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Harry Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Zain Ali, Syed Naqvi, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade, Ali Hasan, Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca, Crishan Kalugamage

Namibia Squad for T20 World Cup

Gerhard Erasmus (Captain), Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo

Nepal Squad for T20 World Cup

Rohit Paudel (Captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Aasif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane, Basir Ahamad, Gulsan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla

Netherlands Squad for T20 World Cup

Scott Edwards (Captain), Max O’Dowd, Zach Lion Cachet, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt, Timm van der Gugten, Saqib Zulfiqar, Noah Croes, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe

New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup

Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson

Oman Squad for T20 World Cup

Jatinder Singh (Captain), Ashish Odedara, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Aamir Kaleem, Jay Odedra, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Shafiq Jan, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufyan Mehmood

Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup

Salman Agha (Captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza

Scotland Squad for T20 World Cup

Richie Berrington (Captain), Michael Jones, George Munsey, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Zainullah Ihsan

South Africa Squad for T20 World Cup

Aiden Markram (Captain), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Jason Smith, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje

Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup

Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

UAE Squad for T20 World Cup

Muhammad Waseem (Captain), Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Aryansh Sharma, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali

US Squad for T20 World Cup

Monank Patel (Captain), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Mohammad Mohsin, Andries Gous, Shayan Jahangir, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan

West Indies Squad for T20 World Cup

Shai Hope (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales

Zimbabwe Squad for T20 World Cup

Sikandar Raza (Captain), Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tinotenda Maposa, Brad Evans, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – India / Sri Lanka

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be the tenth edition of the biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. This marks the first time India and Sri Lanka are jointly hosting an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, bringing the tournament back to the Asian subcontinent after more than a decade. The event will feature matches across multiple iconic venues in both countries, with India entering the tournament as the defending champions, having won the previous edition.

A total of 20 teams will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, continuing the expanded format introduced in the previous edition. The lineup includes the two host nations, teams qualified based on ICC rankings, and sides that progressed through global and regional qualification tournaments. The competition will begin with a Group Stage (Groups A, B, C & D), followed by the Super 8 round, leading into the Semi-Finals and the Final. The format ensures a highly competitive structure where teams must perform consistently across multiple stages to reach the knockouts.

T20 World Cup 2026 Venues

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a major cricketing spectacle, with matches scheduled across India and Sri Lanka at world-class stadiums known for their passionate crowds and rich cricketing history. The ICC has finalized a diverse mix of venues in major cricketing hubs, ensuring wide regional coverage and fan engagement throughout the tournament. Host cities in India include Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and other key centers, while Sri Lanka will host matches in Colombo, Pallekele, and additional venues, offering a blend of high-capacity stadiums and spin-friendly conditions.

Cities/Stadiums Hosting T20 World Cup 2026 Matches

India Venues:

• Mumbai
• Delhi
• Kolkata
• Chennai
• Ahmedabad

Sri Lanka Venues:

• Colombo
• Pallekele

The India–Sri Lanka co-hosting arrangement ensures a balanced distribution of matches, diverse playing conditions, and convenient travel for teams and fans, making the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 one of the most anticipated global cricket events in recent years.

Teams Participating in the World T20 Event

A total of 20 teams will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Ten teams are permanent participants based on their T20I status and performance in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, having secured automatic qualification. These teams are joined by additional sides that qualified through ICC rankings and regional qualification tournaments, completing the 20-team lineup for the 2026 edition.

Here is the list of teams automatically qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 based on their T20I status, host nation slots, and performance in the previous edition:

1. United States
2. Canada
3. West Indies
4. Namibia
5. Oman
6. Sri Lanka
7. South Africa
8. Afghanistan
9. Uganda
10. England
11. Scotland
12. Netherlands
13. Nepal
14. India
15. Ireland
16. Pakistan
17. New Zealand
18. Bangladesh
19. Australia

T20 World Cup 2026 Format & Groups

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will follow a four-group format, with 20 teams divided into Groups A, B, C, and D, each consisting of five teams. During the Group Stage, every team will play the other teams in its group once. The top teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, followed by the Semi-Finals and the Final. This format ensures a competitive league-style opening round before the knockout phase begins.

Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
India Pakistan United States Netherlands Namibia	Australia Sri Lanka Ireland Zimbabwe Oman	England West Indies Nepal Italy Scotland	New Zealand South Africa Afghanistan Canada United Arab Emirates

T20 World Cup 2026 Groups Table

Group	Teams
A	Pakistan, India, Netherlands, United States, Namibia
B	Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
C	England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
D	New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, United Arab Emirates

Finally, the top 2 teams from each group will proceed to Super 8 stage followed by semi-final and then final.

Note: The groups and schedule has been announced officially. Super 8 teams will be decided after completion of group stage matches.

T20 World Cup Team Records

The West Indies and India are the most successful teams in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, with two titles each. The West Indies lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016, while India won the inaugural 2007 edition and claimed their second title by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

WT20 Champions (year-wise)

Year	Champion
2026	–
2024	India
2022	England
2021	Australia
2016	West Indies
2014	Sri Lanka
2012	West Indies
2010	England
2009	Pakistan
2007	India

T20 World Cup 2026 Latest Updates

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be the tenth edition of the tournament and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February–March 2026. This edition continues the ICC’s run of back-to-back global events, following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Follow detailed info through following quick links:

T20 World Cup 2026	T20 World Cup Schedule
T20 World Cup Live Score	T20 World Cup Points Table
T20 World Cup Squads	T20 World Cup News
T20 World Cup Videos	T20 World Cup Stats

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