Afghanistan will compete in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, making it one of the most challenging groups in the tournament. Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan will once again bank on their world-class spin attack and experienced all-rounders to counter strong batting line-ups. Key group-stage clashes against South Africa and New Zealand are expected to be decisive in shaping Afghanistan’s chances of advancing to the knockout rounds.
Australia Upcoming Matches in T20 World Cup 2026
Australia
Ireland
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Match starts at Feb 11, 3pm IST
3pm IST | 2:30pm PKT | 4:30am EST | 9:30am GMT | 3pm LOCAL
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Australia
Zimbabwe
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Match starts at Feb 13, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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Australia
Sri Lanka
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Match starts at Feb 16, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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Australia
Oman
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Match starts at Feb 20, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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Updated Squad of Australia for T20 World Cup
Tim David adds power to the batting group alongside the aggressive Travis Head and the versatile Matt Renshaw. The all-round core is led by Mitchell Marsh (Captain), whose leadership and batting all-round abilities are central to the side, supported by Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, giving Australia depth and flexibility. Wicket-keeping duties fall to Josh Inglis, who also strengthens the batting order. The bowling attack combines pace and spin through Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, and Ben Dwarshuis, ensuring variety across conditions.
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