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The most exciting tournament in the cricket world, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, is now very close. This time the tournament is going to be even grander as it is being jointly hosted by two of the world's most passionate cricketing nations, India and Sri Lanka. This battle between 20 teams will run from February 7, 2026, to March 8, 2026.
Let's understand every detail about this mega event.
All 20 Teams Participating in the T20 World Cup 2026
This time, a total of 20 teams will take to the field to become world champions. These teams have been selected based on their previous performance and qualifier matches
- India (Host)
- Sri Lanka (Host)
- Australia
- Pakistan
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- West Indies
- Afghanistan
- USA
- Bangladesh
- Ireland
- Zimbabwe
- Scotland
- Netherlands
- Namibia
- Oman
- Nepal
- Canada
- Italy (Debut team)
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
These 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five teams each. Each group promises fierce competition:
Group-A
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This group is the most talked about as it features traditional rivals India and Pakistan together.
- India
- Pakistan
- USA
- Netherlands
- Namibia
Group-B
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This group will see a battle between co-hosts Sri Lanka and the strong Australian team.
- Australia
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Zimbabwe
- Oman
Group-C
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Here, two-time world champions England and West Indies will face off.
- England
- West Indies
- Scotland
- Nepal
- Italy
Group-D
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This could be called the 'Group of Death' as all the teams here have the potential to defeat each other.
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Canada
- UAE
T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Format
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The ICC has divided the tournament into three stages to maintain the excitement of the game:
- Group Stage: Five teams in each group will play one match against each other. The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the next round (Super-8).
- Super-8 Round: The eight qualifying teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each. Here too, each team will play three matches, and the top two teams from each group will reach the semi-finals.
- Knockouts: Finally, there will be two semi-finals, and the grand final of the tournament will be played on March 8, 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026: Key Highlights and Talking Points
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- The Rise of Italy: For the first time in cricket history, the Italian team will be showcasing its talent in the T20 World Cup.
- The Magic of Asian Pitches: The pitches in India and Sri Lanka will be conducive to spin bowlers, giving teams like Afghanistan and Nepal a chance to cause major upsets.
India's Schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026
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The Indian team is expected to play on home grounds on these dates:
- February 7: India vs USA (Mumbai)
- February 12: India vs Namibia (Delhi)
- February 15: India vs Pakistan (Colombo)
- February 18: India vs Netherlands (Ahmedabad)
Also Read: Top 5 Oldest Players in ICC T20 World Cup 2026
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