10th edition of the book ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to set the world of cricket on fire from February 7 to March 8. It hosts this remarkable tournament. India and Sri Lankahigh-octane matches spread across famous venues like Mumbai’s Wankhede, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. A total of 20 countries are competing, including traditional giants and rising stars like Scotland and Italy. The expanded format features four groups of five leading to a high-stakes Super 8 stage and grand final in Ahmedabad.
No Pakistan! Michael Vaughan announced the 4 semi-finalists of T20 World Cup 2026
Former England captain Michael Vaughan by revealing the names of the last four candidates and causing significant debate Pakistan out of the ordinary. Despite Green’s recent clinical 3-0 T20I series sweep over Men AustraliaVaughan chose a “safe” top four India, England, Australia and New Zealand.
My 4 T20 World Cup semi-finalists will be … India , England , New Zealand and Australia … # Active #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 2, 2026
His swearing comes at a time when Pakistan’s campaign is shrouded in administrative drama; The Pakistan government has officially instructed the team to boycott the February 15 high-level clash against India in Colombo. Pakistan intends to play other games of Group A against this team USA, Netherlands and NamibiaA potential loss of points during the march against India makes their road to the Super 8s incredibly dangerous. Vaughan’s prediction suggests that even with a lethal bowling attack and an improved middle order, New Zealand’s political volatility and “dark horse” streak could keep the 2009 champions out of the knockout stages.
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The T20 World Cup legacy of the selected 4 candidates
The four teams supported by Vaughan carry the most impressive CVs in T20 World Cup history. IndiaAfter their 2024 triumph, the reigning champions also secured their first title in 2007 and have the highest winning percentage in the tournament’s history at 67.30%. England and Australia represent the elite level of tactical T20 cricket; England is a two-time champion (2010, 2022) and has the highest successful run record in the history of the tournament.
AustraliaAlthough it has only one T20 title since 2021, it remains the most consistent of all ICC formats and recently reached the 2024 Super 8s with a veteran squad. Meanwhile, New Zealand Appearing in the 2021 final and multiple semi-finals, he justifies the label “perpetual dark horse” with his uncanny ability to reach the business end of tournaments. On the contrary Pakistan They have a storied history, including a title and two runners-up finishes in 2009, their inability to find stability under pressure has clearly influenced Vaughan to look elsewhere for the 2026 favourites.
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