The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, bringing excitement for cricket fans worldwide—especially after the much-awaited Pakistan vs India match date was confirmed.

The 10th edition of the ICC T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026, featuring 20 teams, four groups, Super Eight, semi-finals, and the grand final.

In this article, you will find:

✔ Full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
✔ Pakistan’s complete fixtures
✔ India vs Pakistan match date
✔ Groups & Super Eight format
✔ Key venues, timeline & knockout details
✔ SEO-friendly headings
✔ FAQs
✔ Meta description & focus keywords

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What Makes the 2026 T20 World Cup Special?

The 2026 edition is unique because:

• It is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka
• It includes 20 teams, the highest ever
• It uses a Group + Super Eight format
• It features multiple high-profile matches, especially India vs Pakistan on Feb 15
• Matches will be played in iconic venues like Mumbai, Delhi, Colombo, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kandy

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Hosts & Tournament Dates

• Host Countries: India & Sri Lanka
• Tournament Dates: 7 February – 8 March 2026
• Total Teams: 20
• Total Groups: 4 (A, B, C, D)
• Opening Match: Pakistan vs Netherlands (07 Feb)
• Final Match: 08 March 2026
• Iconic Venues: Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Colombo, Kandy

Pakistan vs India Match Date Announced – Biggest Clash of 2026

The ICC has confirmed the blockbuster match:

Pakistan vs India – 15 February 2026

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

This match is expected to be the most-watched sporting event of 2026, as both rivals bring unmatched intensity and pressure.

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups Announced

Group A

• India
• Pakistan
• Netherlands
• Namibia
• USA

Group B

• Australia
• Sri Lanka
• Ireland
• Oman
• Zimbabwe

Group C

• England
• Bangladesh
• Italy
• Nepal
• West Indies

Group D

• Afghanistan
• South Africa
• Canada
• New Zealand
• UAE

T20 World Cup 2026 Format Explained

1. Group Stage

• 20 teams
• 4 groups
• Top 2 teams from each group move to Super Eight

2. Super Eight Round

• 8 qualified teams split into Group X and Group Y
• Top 2 teams from each Super Eight group qualify for semi-finals

3. Knockouts

• Semi-final 1
• Semi-final 2
• Final on 8 March 2026

Pakistan’s Full Schedule for T20 World Cup 2026

Here are all Pakistan group stage matches:

Date	Match	Venue
07 Feb 2026	Pakistan vs Netherlands	SSC, Colombo
10 Feb 2026	Pakistan vs USA	Colombo
15 Feb 2026	Pakistan vs India	Premadasa, Colombo
18 Feb 2026	Pakistan vs Namibia	SSC, Colombo

If Pakistan qualifies, they will move into the Super Eight stage.

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Complete ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (All Matches)

Below is the complete schedule as announced by ICC:

07 February 2026

• Pakistan vs Netherlands – Colombo
• West Indies vs Bangladesh – Kolkata
• India vs USA – Mumbai

08 February 2026

• New Zealand vs Afghanistan – Chennai
• England vs Nepal – Mumbai
• Sri Lanka vs Ireland – Colombo

09 February 2026

• Bangladesh vs Italy – Kolkata
• Zimbabwe vs Oman – Colombo
• South Africa vs Canada – Ahmedabad

10 February 2026

• Netherlands vs Namibia – Delhi
• New Zealand vs UAE – Chennai
• Pakistan vs USA – Colombo

11 February 2026

• South Africa vs Afghanistan – Ahmedabad
• Australia vs Ireland – Colombo
• England vs West Indies – Mumbai

12 February 2026

• Sri Lanka vs Oman – Kandy
• Nepal vs Italy – Mumbai
• India vs Namibia – Delhi

13 February 2026

• Australia vs Zimbabwe – Colombo
• Canada vs UAE – Delhi
• USA vs Netherlands – Chennai

14 February 2026

• Ireland vs Oman – Colombo
• England vs Bangladesh – Kolkata
• New Zealand vs South Africa – Ahmedabad

15 February 2026

India vs Pakistan – Colombo

• West Indies vs Nepal – Mumbai
• USA vs Namibia – Chennai

16 February 2026

• Afghanistan vs UAE – Delhi
• England vs Italy – Kolkata
• Australia vs Sri Lanka – Kandy

17 February 2026

• New Zealand vs Canada – Chennai
• Ireland vs Zimbabwe – Kandy
• Bangladesh vs Nepal – Mumbai

18 February 2026

• South Africa vs UAE – Delhi
• Pakistan vs Namibia – Colombo
• India vs Netherlands – Ahmedabad

19 February 2026

• West Indies vs Italy – Kolkata
• Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Colombo
• Afghanistan vs Canada – Chennai

20–28 February 2026

Super Eight fixtures:

• X1, X2, X3, X4
• Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4
  (Matches across Colombo, Kandy, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata)

04 March 2026

• Semi-Final 1 – Kolkata
• Semi-Final 1 – Colombo (backup)

05 March 2026

• Semi-Final 2 – Mumbai

08 March 2026

• FINAL – Colombo
• FINAL (alternate) – Ahmedabad

Key Venues for the 2026 T20 World Cup

India

• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Sri Lanka

• R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Pallekele Stadium, Kandy
• SSC Ground, Colombo

These stadiums have historically hosted legendary cricket matches.

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Why Pakistan vs India Will Be the Highlight of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The rivalry is intense because:

• Both teams have huge fan bases
• Matches are high-pressure
• Tickets sell out within minutes
• TV viewership breaks global records
• Rivalry has produced iconic moments (Afridi 2007, Kohli 2022, Rizwan-Babar 2021)

The 2026 clash is expected to surpass all previous records.

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Chances of Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s strengths:

• Strong T20 squad
• Match-winners like Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen, Naseem Shah
• Good performance in Asian conditions
• Familiarity with Sri Lankan pitches

Challenges:

• Middle-order stability
• Consistency under pressure
• Fielding issues

Still, analysts believe Pakistan can easily reach Super Eight and possibly semi-finals.

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