The T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be a cricketing spectacle, with India and Pakistan set for a high-octane clash on February 15, according to ESPNcricinfo. The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will kick off on February 7 with India taking on the USA in Mumbai.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reveal the full tournament schedule on November 25 at 6:30 PM IST during a special launch ceremony. Fans can expect three matches per day during the group stages, ensuring non-stop cricket action across the host nations.
India and Pakistan in the Same Group
India and Pakistan will be drawn in the same group alongside USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia. All of Pakistan’s group-stage matches are expected to be held in Sri Lanka, with their marquee clash against India scheduled at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
This highly anticipated fixture is expected to draw massive viewership, both in stadiums and via official broadcasters Disney+ Hotstar, part of the same conglomerate as ESPNcricinfo.
India’s Super Eight matches are set to be played in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, with the semi-final likely in Mumbai. The final, scheduled for March 8, will be hosted either in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s progress in the tournament.
India enters the 2026 edition as the defending champions, having defeated South Africa to lift the trophy in 2024. With the tournament featuring 20 teams, fans can look forward to thrilling encounters and high-stakes cricket from the group stages to the final.
