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T20 World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in India & Sri Lanka
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is underway with 20 teams battling across India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
The biggest T20 event of the year is here. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 kicked off on February 7, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams competing across venues in both countries.
Format
The group stage runs from February 7-20, with teams split into four groups of five. The top two from each group advance to the Super 8s, followed by semi-finals and the final on March 8.
Groups at a Glance
- Group A: India, Pakistan, United States, Netherlands, Namibia
- Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
- Group C: England, South Africa, West Indies, Nepal, Scotland
- Group D: New Zealand, Afghanistan, Bangladesh replacement (Scotland), UAE, Canada
Key Storylines
- India as hosts look to defend home advantage across multiple venues
- The Pakistan-India clash on February 15 in Colombo is the most anticipated match
- Record digital viewership — the ICC reported a 53% rise in video views compared to the 2024 edition after just six matches
Stay tuned to cric.asia for live scores and streams throughout the tournament.