• ICC has announced the complete schedule for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

  • India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15.

T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule: India vs Pakistan on February 15
T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule - India vs Pakistan on February 15 (PC: X.com)

The stage is set for one of cricket’s biggest rivalries as India face Pakistan on February 15, in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The high-profile encounter will be played in Colombo, adding further intensity to a clash that always captures global attention.

India and Pakistan have been drawn together in Group A, alongside USA, Netherlands and Namibia, making it one of the most-watched groups of the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026: Match Venues and Brand Ambassador of the Tournament

The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7, with the grand finale scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, in a unique contingency arrangement, the final will be moved to Sri Lanka if Pakistan qualify, ensuring both logistical and security preparedness.

Matches will be hosted across major cricketing venues in India and Sri Lanka, including: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Colombo and Kandy.

Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma, who played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win and led the team to another title in 2024, has been appointed Brand Ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2026.

Rohit’s association brings star power and continuity to India’s T20 legacy, making him the ideal face for the showpiece event.

T20 World Cup 2026: Groups

  • Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
  • Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
  • Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
  • Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, setting the stage for the semifinals and the grand finale.

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T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Schedule

DateMatch Time (IST)Team 1Team 2Venue
07 Feb 202611:00 AMPakistanNetherlandsSSC, Colombo
07 Feb 20263:00 PMWest IndiesBangladeshKolkata
07 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaUnited States of AmericaMumbai
08 Feb 202611:00 AMNew ZealandAfghanistanChennai
08 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandNepalMumbai
08 Feb 20267:00 PMSri LankaIrelandPremadasa, Colombo
09 Feb 202611:00 AMBangladeshItalyKolkata
09 Feb 20263:00 PMZimbabweOmanSSC, Colombo
09 Feb 20267:00 PMSouth AfricaCanadaAhmedabad
10 Feb 202611:00 AMNetherlandsNamibiaDelhi
10 Feb 20263:00 PMNew ZealandUnited Arab EmiratesChennai
10 Feb 20267:00 PMPakistanUnited States of AmericaSSC, Colombo
11 Feb 202611:00 AMSouth AfricaAfghanistanAhmedabad
11 Feb 20263:00 PMAustraliaIrelandPremadasa, Colombo
11 Feb 20267:00 PMEnglandWest IndiesMumbai
12 Feb 202611:00 AMSri LankaOmanKandy
12 Feb 20263:00 PMNepalItalyMumbai
12 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaNamibiaDelhi
13 Feb 202611:00 AMAustraliaZimbabwePremadasa, Colombo
13 Feb 20263:00 PMCanadaUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi
13 Feb 20267:00 PMUnited States of AmericaNetherlandsChennai
14 Feb 202611:00 AMIrelandOmanSSC, Colombo
14 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandBangladeshKolkata
14 Feb 20267:00 PMNew ZealandSouth AfricaAhmedabad
15 Feb 202611:00 AMWest IndiesNepalMumbai
15 Feb 20263:00 PMUnited States of AmericaNamibiaChennai
15 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaPakistanPremadasa, Colombo
16 Feb 202611:00 AMAfghanistanUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi
16 Feb 20263:00 PMEnglandItalyKolkata
16 Feb 20267:00 PMAustraliaSri LankaKandy
17 Feb 202611:00 AMNew ZealandCanadaChennai
17 Feb 20263:00 PMIrelandZimbabweKandy
17 Feb 20267:00 PMBangladeshNepalMumbai
18 Feb 202611:00 AMSouth AfricaUnited Arab EmiratesDelhi
18 Feb 20263:00 PMPakistanNamibiaSSC, Colombo
18 Feb 20267:00 PMIndiaNetherlandsAhmedabad
19 Feb 202611:00 AMWest IndiesItalyKolkata
19 Feb 20263:00 PMSri LankaZimbabwePremadasa, Colombo
19 Feb 20267:00 PMAfghanistanCanadaChennai
20 Feb 20267:00 PMAustraliaOmanKandy
21 Feb 20267:00 PMY2Y3Premadasa, Colombo
22 Feb 20263:00 PMY1Y4Kandy
22 Feb 20267:00 PMX1X4Ahmedabad
23 Feb 20267:00 PMX2X3Mumbai
24 Feb 20267:00 PMY1Y3Kandy
25 Feb 20267:00 PMY2Y4Premadasa, Colombo
26 Feb 20263:00 PMX3X4Ahmedabad
26 Feb 20267:00 PMX1X2Chennai
27 Feb 20267:00 PMY1Y2Premadasa, Colombo
28 Feb 20267:00 PMY3Y4Kandy
01 Mar 20263:00 PMX2X4Delhi
01 Mar 20267:00 PMX1X3Kolkata
04 Mar 20267:00 PMSemifinal 1Knock outKolkata / Premadasa, Colombo
05 Mar 20267:00 PMSemifinal 2 Knock outMumbai
08 Mar 20267:00 PMFinal Knock outAhmedabad / Premadasa, Colombo

Note: X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1 ,Y2 ,Y3 ,Y4 – Teams qualifying for the Super 8 stage.

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