ISLAMABAD – Cricket fans, get ready as full schedule for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is here. The 20-team spectacle kicks off on February 7, with blockbuster opening match as India takes on the USA at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The grand finale will take place on March 8.
Pakistan’s Matches in ICC World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | Netherlands | SSC | Colombo |
| Feb 10 | USA | SSC | Colombo |
| Feb 15 | India | R Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| Feb 18 | Namibia | SSC | Colombo |
The tournament will follow the same format as the last edition in the USA and West Indies: four groups (A-D) of five teams each, with every team playing each other once in the first round.
The schedule for ICC Men’s @T20WorldCup 2026 is here! 📅
The matches and groups were unveiled at a gala event in Mumbai led by ICC Chairman @JayShah, and with new tournament ambassador @ImRo45 and Indian team captains @surya_14kumar and Harmanpreet Kaur in attendance.
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Men in Green will open campaign against the Netherlands, a match that promises fireworks. Eight venues across seven cities in India and Sri Lanka will host the 20 competing nations.
Semi-finals are slated for Kolkata or Colombo and Mumbai, with the final set for Colombo or Ahmedabad. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight, split into two groups of four, and only the top side from each group will make it to the semi-finals.
All eyes will be on February 15, when the ever-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash lights up Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan’s group also features the Netherlands and Namibia, making every match crucial for a Super Eight spot.
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