ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announcement Highlights: All Fixtures Revealed, IND-PAK In Same Group

Take a look at the complete list of fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2026! The group stage is packed with exciting clashes, followed by the Super 8s, and then the semifinals and the grand finale.

Good Evening to everyone joining us for the live coverage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement. The event is scheduled to start from 6:30PM (IST) onwards with some big names like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Angelo Matthews and Harmanpreet Kaur taking part in the announcement. Stay tuned for the build-up and all the live updates.

Sri Lanka (host), India (host), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

Multiple reports suggest the 2026 edition will be played from February 7 to March 8, with India and Sri Lanka sharing hosting duties. Pakistan, meanwhile, are expected to play all their fixtures in Colombo or Kandy.

The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule is likely to be unveiled after 6:30 PM IST. India and Pakistan are expected to be placed in the same group, while the rest of the groupings remain eagerly anticipated.

As the T20 World Cup 2026 announcement draws closer, all eyes remain on whether Shreyas Iyer will make the cut after a mixed run across formats. Despite being left out of the Asia Cup squad, many believe that Iyer will be back in the T20 side. However, the right-handed batter recently sustained a serious injury that has forced him to stay away from the action for a long time.

We’re only minutes away from the official unveiling of the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule. Will the reports hold true and set up another India–Pakistan showdown? Follow Outlook India for every live update.

The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule will be unveiled at 7 PM. The wait is nearly over, with reports suggesting India and Pakistan could land in the same group. There’s also plenty of curiosity around how teams like Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and New Zealand will be placed.

India and Pakistan are set to face each other in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year, with the clash scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, according to an ANI report. The ICC will unveil the full schedule in Mumbai today.

India and Pakistan have officially been drawn together in the same group for the T20 World Cup 2026. The full schedule is now out, confirming the high-voltage clash will take place on February 15 in Colombo.

The T20 World Cup 2026 begins on February 7 with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands in Colombo, while the tournament will conclude with the final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, if Pakistan make it to the title clash, the final will instead be shifted to Colombo.

India have been grouped with Pakistan, USA, the Netherlands and Namibia for the T20 World Cup 2026. The team opens its campaign on February 7 against the USA. India’s full group-stage schedule is as follows:

Feb 7, 2026 – India vs USA (Mumbai)

Feb 12, 2026 – India vs Namibia (Delhi)

Feb 15, 2026 – India vs Pakistan (Colombo)

Feb 18, 2026 – India vs Netherlands (Ahmedabad)

The ceremony is being hosted by presenter Jatin Sapru, with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Angelo Mathews joining the event. ICC chairman Jay Shah is also in attendance.

ICC chairman Jay Shah has confirmed eight venues for the mega event: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kandy, and two stadiums in Colombo.

Rohit Sharma, who guided India to the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, has been named the brand ambassador for the 10th edition of the ICC tournament.

Harmanpreet Kaur spoke about the long, emotionally exhausting wait before finally getting her hands on the ODI World Cup trophy earlier this month, saying the journey truly tested her patience and resilience. Rohit Sharma, who watched the final from the venue, shared that he connected deeply with her emotions and felt a strong sense of pride witnessing the historic moment unfold.

Group A - India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia

Group B- Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman

Group C - England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy

Group D - New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

The T20 World Cup is set to return to India after a decade. The last time the country hosted the tournament was in 2016, when the Men in Blue fell to the West Indies in a heartbreaking semi-final, with the Caribbean side ultimately clinching their second title.

The T20 World Cup 2026 marks a landmark moment for Italy, a country known for its four FIFA World Cup titles and now set for its cricket World Cup debut. Italy have been drawn into a challenging group featuring England, West Indies, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Suryakumar Yadav revealed his desire to face Australia in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Commenting on his preferred opponent for the final, Rohit Sharma said, “I don't care about the opposition, I just want India to be there and get the job done.”

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy that is presented to the winner is weighted 12 kg and has a height and width of 57.15 cm and 16.5 cm, respectively. It is made up of silver and rhodium. The first trophy that was presented to MS Dhoni in 2007 was manufactured by Minale Bryce Design Strategy, based in Queensland, Australia. However, in 2021, the responsibility of manufacturing the trophy was shifted to Thomas Lyte.

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