ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Groups and Full India Schedule

The ICC has officially announced the fixtures, venues, and groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will run from 7 February to 8 March 2026, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

A total of 20 teams will take part in this mega event. The format includes a Group Stage, followed by the Super Eight round, and finally the knockouts — the semifinals and the grand final.

Matches will be played across top venues in India (Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata) and Sri Lanka (Colombo and Kandy).

One of the biggest highlights of the announcement is that India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – All Groups

The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five.

Group A

• India
• Pakistan
• United States (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
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
   

India’s Full Group-Stage Schedule for T20 World Cup 2026

India will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on 7 February, with the blockbuster India vs Pakistan match scheduled for 15 February in Colombo.

India’s Match Fixtures

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be one of the biggest T20 events ever, with 20 teams, iconic venues, and high-voltage matches — especially the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash on 15 February. India will aim to finish in the top two of Group A to qualify for the Super Eight, and then push for a place in the semifinals and final.

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