The stage, on February 15, for one of Pakistan’s biggest rivalries, a high-profile encounter in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, adding even more intensity to a clash that always attracts global attention.
India and Pakistan have been drawn in Group A, along with the Netherlands and Namibia, making it one of the most watched groups of the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2026: Tournament match venues and brand ambassador
The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7 with the grand final scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. However, in a unique conditional agreement, the Final will be moved to Sri Lanka if Pakistan provides its counterpart as well as security preparations.
Matches will be played across India and Sri Lanka including: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kolkata, Colombo and Kandy.
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win and led the team to another title in 2024, has been appointed Brand Ambassador for the 2024 T20 World Cup. 2026.
Rohit’s association brings star power and consistency to India’s T20 legacy, making him the ideal face for the showcase event.
T20 World Cup 2026: Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, semi-finals and Grand Final.
T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Schedule
| History | Match Time (ist) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Pakistan | The Netherlands | SSC, Colombo |
| 07 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | In the West | Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 07 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | India | United States of America | mambay |
| 08 February 2026 | 11:00 a.m | New Zealand | Afghanistan | Kennai |
| 08 February 2026 | 3:00 a.m | English | Nepal | mambay |
| 08 February 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Sri Lanka | Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Bangladesh | Italy | Kolkata |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Zimbabwe | Oman | SSC, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | South Africa | Canada | Ahmedabad |
| February 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m | The Netherlands | Namibia | Delhi |
| February 10, 2026 | 3:00 a.m | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates | Kennai |
| February 10, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Pakistan | United States of America | SSC, Colombo |
| February 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m | South Africa | Afghanistan | Ahmedabad |
| February 11, 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Australia | Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 11, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | English | In the West | mambay |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Sri Lanka | Oman | Villager |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Nepal | Italy | mambay |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | India | Namibia | Delhi |
| February 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Australia | Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 13, 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Canada | United Arab Emirates | Delhi |
| February 13, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | United States of America | The Netherlands | Kennai |
| February 14, 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Ireland | Oman | SSC, Colombo |
| February 14, 2026 | 3:00 a.m | English | Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| February 14, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | New Zealand | South Africa | Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | In the West | Nepal | mambay |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | United States of America | Namibia | Kennai |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | India | Pakistan | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Delhi |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | English | Italy | Kolkata |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Australia | Sri Lanka | Villager |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | New Zealand | Canada | Kennai |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Ireland | Zimbabwe | Villager |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Bangladesh | Nepal | mambay |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | South Africa | United Arab Emirates | Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Pakistan | Namibia | SSC, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | India | The Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 11:00 a.m | In the West | Italy | Kolkata |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Afghanistan | Canada | Kennai |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Australia | Oman | Villager |
| 21 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Y2 | Y3 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | Y1 | Y4 | Villager |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | X1 | X4 | Ahmedabad |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | X2 | X3 | mambay |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Y1 | Y3 | Villager |
| February 25, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Y2 | Y4 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 3:00 a.m | X3 | X4 | Ahmedabad |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | X1 | X2 | Kennai |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Y1 | Y2 | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Y3 | Y4 | Villager |
| 01 March 2026 | 3:00 a.m | X2 | X4 | Delhi |
| 01 March 2026 | 7:00 a.m | X1 | X3 | Kolkata |
| March 04, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Semi-final 1 | To beat | Kolkata / Premadasa, Colombo |
| March 05, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | Semi-final 2 | To beat | mambay |
| March 08, 2026 | 7:00 a.m | The final | To beat | Ahmedabad / Premadasa, Colombo |
Note: X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y2, Y3, Y4 – Teams Teams for the Super 8 Stage.
