Pakistan will compete in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 alongside India, United States, Netherlands and Namibia, making for an intense and closely fought group. Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan will rely on their strong pace bowling unit and experienced batters to set the tone early in the tournament. The high-voltage clash against India and key group fixtures against the associate nations will be crucial in shaping Pakistan’s chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
Pakistan Upcoming Matches in T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan
Netherlands
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Match starts at Feb 07, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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Pakistan
United States of America
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Match starts at Feb 10, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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India
Pakistan
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Match starts at Feb 15, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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Pakistan
Namibia
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Match starts at Feb 18, 3pm IST
3pm IST | 2:30pm PKT | 4:30am EST | 9:30am GMT | 3pm LOCAL
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Updated Squad of Pakistan for T20 World Cup
Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman headline Pakistan’s batting unit, combining elegance with aggressive stroke play at the top. The all-round core is led by Salman Agha (Captain), whose batting all-round abilities and calm leadership are central to the side, supported by the attacking Saim Ayub. The bowling all-round depth comes from Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shadab Khan, adding balance in both departments. The wicket-keeping options include Khawaja Nafay, Sahibzada Farhan, and Usman Khan, all capable of contributing with the bat. Pakistan’s bowling attack is strengthened by the spin of Abrar Ahmed and the pace firepower of Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi, with additional support from Usman Tariq and Salman Mirza, giving the side depth and variety.
Pakistan Squad: 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
Also See: Pakistan Cricket Schedule, Matches, Fixtures and Venues