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ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026

The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to reignite global interest in the shortest international format. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament runs from early February to early March 2026, marking a high-stakes return to the sub-continent. With 20 teams, 55+ matches, and a format designed for intensity and global reach, this event promises drama, emerging stars, and renewed rivalries. Tournament Format & Key Dates The tournament will follow the expanded system: - 20 teams divided into 4 groups of 5 teams each. - Each team plays every other team in their group once. - The top two teams from each group (8 teams total) advance to the Super Eight round. - In Super Eight, the eight teams are split into 2 groups of 4 teams. - The top two from each group move to the semi-finals, followed by the final. Key Dates Date Event Feb 7, 2026 Tournament begins (Opening Match) Feb–Mar 2026 Group Stage & Super Eight Mar 4–5, 2026 Semi-finals Mar 8, 2026 Final Match Qualified Teams & Captains (Expected) Team Expected Captain India Suryakumar Yadav Sri Lanka Charith Asalanka Afghanistan Rashid Khan Australia Mitchell Marsh Bangladesh Litton Das England Harry Brook South Africa Aiden Markram USA Monank Patel West Indies Shai Hope Ireland Paul Stirling New Zealand Mitchell Santner Pakistan Salman Agha Canada Saad Bin Zafar Italy Joe Burns Netherlands Scott Edwards Namibia Gerhard Erasmus Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza Nepal Rohit Paudel Oman Zeeshan Maqsood UAE Muhammad Waseem Host Venues Matches will be hosted across iconic venues in India and Sri Lanka. Venue Country Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad India Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai India Eden Gardens, Kolkata India MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai India Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi India R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Sri Lanka Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy Sri Lanka Conclusion The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be a landmark tournament, blending cricketing heritage and modern flair. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, it will feature world-class talent, emerging nations, and record-breaking crowds. As anticipation builds, fans worldwide await the official fixtures and team announcements to celebrate the spirit of T20 cricket.
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ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Captains, Venues

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