ICC T20 World Cup schedule announcement HIGHLIGHTS: IND vs PAK on Feb 15; Final on March 8

With the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the Indian team will aim to start strongly and secure a place in the Super Eight.

8:01 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Opening day fixtures!

T20 WC 2026 opening day fixtures on February 7

PAK vs NED at 11 AM IST in Colombo

WI vs BAN at 3 PM IST in Kolkata

IND vs USA at 7 PM IST in Mumbai

7:56 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Group A fixtures!

Other fixtures from India's Group A in ICC Men's T20 WC 2026 - 

February 7: Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo at 11:00 AM

 

February 7: India vs USA in Mumbai at 7:00 PM

 

February 10: Netherlands vs Namibia in Delhi at 11:00 AM

 

February 10: Pakistan vs USA in Colombo at 7:00 PM

 

February 12: India vs Namibia in Delhi at 7:00 PM

 

February 13: USA vs Netherlands in Chennai at 7:00 PM

 

February 15: USA vs Namibia in Chennai at 3:00 PM

 

February 15: India vs Pakistan in Colombo at 7:00 PM

 

February 18: Pakistan vs Namibia in Colombo at 3:00 PM

 

February 18: India vs Netherlands in Ahmedabad at 7:00 PM

7:50 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: India to begin title defense in Mumbai!

India will kick off their T20 World Cup journey against the United States on February 7 in Mumbai.

7:44 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: India's fixtures out!

India matches in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

February 7: India vs USA in Mumbai at 7:00 PM

 

February 12: India vs Namibia in Delhi at 7:00 PM

 

February 15: India vs Pakistan in Colombo at 7:00 PM

 

February 18: India vs Netherlands in Ahmedabad at 7:00 PM

7:41 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: IND vs PAK date revealed!

India vs Pakistan will be played on Feb 15th, 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Arch rivals clash again.

7:27 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Lamp lighting ceremony!

Jay Shah, along with ICC officials and BCCI dignitaries, joined by cricket stars Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Harmanpreet Kaur, ceremonially lit the lamp to mark the T20 World Cup schedule unveiling.

7:13 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Special announcement of the night!

Rohit Sharma has been announced as the official ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

7:11 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: ICC CEO addresses the gathering!

Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the International Cricket Council, highlighted that the T20 World Cup 2026 will be India’s first major tournament without iconic stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni. He emphasized that Suryakumar Yadav now bears the crucial responsibility of steering India’s title defence.

7:08 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: A first for a European nation!

Italy will be taking part in their first ever T20 World Cup after winning a historic European qualifier to grab the spot in the 20-team tournament.

7:02 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Event begins!

The event has kick started in Mumbai as the schedule will be revealed shortly now.

6:56 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: World champions take their seats!

The likes of Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet kaur and Suryakumar Yadav have arrived at the scene with the event beginning in less than 5 minutes tonight.

6:41 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: IND vs PAK on...?

Early reports indicate that the highly awaited India vs Pakistan showdown at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is likely to be scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. This blockbuster encounter is expected to be one of the main highlights of the tournament, with the full schedule set to be formally announced by the ICC in Mumbai later today.

6:32 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Schedule reveal at 7 PM IST

The schedule reveal will take place at 7 PM IST as shown by the broadcasters right now.

6:27 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Almost time!

It's almost time for the event to begin as Rohit Sharma, Harman among others would be joining the event for the announcement.

6:10 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Rohit Sharma reaches the venue!

Rohit Sharma has arrived to the venue for the announcement with the schedule now just minutes away from the fans who will make their travel plans accordingly.

6:00 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Half an hour left!

We are less than half an hour away from the event as the announcement gets closer than ever.

5:44 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Can Sri Lanka replicate their dream run?

This marks Sri Lanka’s first men’s ICC global tournament at home since the 2012 T20 World Cup, where they reached the final in Colombo but fell heartbreakingly short against the West Indies. Although they went on to claim the title in 2014, nothing quite matches the emotion and pride of lifting a World Cup on home soil — a moment the nation has been longing to experience again.

5:32 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Rohit to feature in announcement!

Rohit Sharma, the former India captain, is expected to be one of the main attractions today as the T20 World Cup schedule is revealed. With the Hitman back in focus, he may even be the one to present the fixtures or address the media. India has produced only four World Cup-winning captains in over a hundred years, and Rohit’s inclusion in that exclusive list makes his presence enough to elevate the entire event.

5:17 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Asian presence on global stage!

Although the tournament is being co-hosted, the influence of Asia is unmistakable. Once qualification concluded, eight of the 20 participating teams emerged from the wider Asian region — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the UAE. With India and Sri Lanka serving as co-hosts, the Asian footprint on this World Cup becomes even more dominant.

5:00 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: The invincibles of cricket!

India steamrolled almost every team that stood in their path. They began by thrashing Ireland by 8 wickets, edged past Pakistan by six runs, and comfortably beat the USA by 7 wickets, while their clash with Canada was abandoned due to rain.

In the Super Eights, India outplayed Afghanistan by 47 runs and dominated Bangladesh with a 50-run victory. Rohit Sharma then produced a blistering knock to knock Australia out of the tournament.

In the semifinal against England, Rohit delivered another vital half-century, setting the stage for standout performances from Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. Their combined effort ensured a tense 7-run win over South Africa in the final, sealing the World Cup triumph.

4:45 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Virat lands in Mumbai!

If Rohit Sharma’s presence didn’t already create enough buzz, there’s bigger news — Virat Kohli has returned to Mumbai after six months, just hours before the T20 World Cup schedule reveal. Although he is not expected to attend the event, his arrival on the very day of the announcement feels symbolic. And it’s impossible to overlook one fact: without his pivotal knock of 75, India’s 17-year wait for the trophy might never have ended.

4:25 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Gill all set for all-format captaincy!

Once the T20 World Cup concludes, Suryakumar Yadav’s tenure as India’s T20I captain is likely to end naturally. The BCCI has already begun positioning Shubman Gill as the future all-format skipper, making a continuation for SKY improbable. By the 2028 T20 World Cup, Surya will be 37—an age not typically suited for leading a T20 side. With Gill being systematically groomed for long-term leadership, he is expected to take charge irrespective of India’s performance in the upcoming tournament.

4:03 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Has any team defended their T20 title yet?

The answer is no. No team has ever successfully defended their T20 World Cup title. Each edition has produced a new champion. The winning teams over the years are:

• India

• Pakistan

• England

• West Indies

• Sri Lanka

• West Indies

• Australia

• England

• India

3:46 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Can India break the curse again?

No host nation has ever won the T20 World Cup. In the 50-over format, a similar trend held until India broke it in 2011, followed by England in 2019, while India narrowly missed out in 2023. India also came close in 2016 but fell just short in the semi-finals. With the tournament returning to India in less than three months, Suryakumar Yadav is now determined to change history.

3:25 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Plenty of cricket for fans!

The T20 World Cup group stage promises non-stop action, featuring as many as three matches daily. Running from February 7 to March 8, the tournament’s schedule is naturally busy as 20 teams compete for the prestigious ICC title.

3:01 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: 2 World Cups in 1 year!

In an unusual scheduling decision, both the men’s and women’s T20 World Cups are set to take place in the same year. The men’s tournament will start in February, while the women’s edition is scheduled for June–July in England. The women’s World Cup will begin on June 12, with the semifinals slated for June 30 and July 2, and the final taking place at the historic Lord’s on July 5.

2:45 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Special guest also in attendance!

In addition to the major schedule announcement, fans will get insights from former India captain Rohit Sharma and current skipper Suryakumar Yadav—one with World Cup-winning experience and the other tasked with defending the title on home soil. Their appearances promise plenty of engaging moments. Harmanpreet Kaur will also offer her perspective, becoming only the fourth Indian captain, alongside Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, to have lifted a World Cup.

2:30 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Good news for Mumbai fans?

Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium is among the venues shortlisted to host a semi-final of the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The Indian Express reports that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is slated to host both the tournament opener and the final. The competition is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026, with the title clash set for March 8. Ahmedabad previously hosted the opening match and final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, the inclusion of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium remains uncertain, as officials have yet to grant security clearance following the stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations.

2:17 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Participating teams!

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 teams

 

Teams for T20 World Cup: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, West Indies, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, England, Netherlands, Italy and Nepal.

2:01 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement LIVE UPDATES: Another IND vs PAK contest awaits!

India have been drawn alongside Pakistan, the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia, a grouping that essentially ensures their progression to the Super Eight stage. The matchup between India and Pakistan continues to spark debate, particularly in light of heightened tensions following the tragic Pahalgam terror attacks. However, the ICC appears to be following the guidance of India’s sports ministry. Ahead of the Asia Cup, the ministry had stated that while India would not travel to Pakistan for bilateral series, they would still take part in multinational tournaments provided the matches are held at neutral venues. Past events in Dubai set a precedent, and the upcoming clash in Colombo fits within that framework.