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T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan on Feb 15! ICC Announces Full Schedule & Team India’s Bold New Squad
Summary: The ICC has officially dropped the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, confirming a high-voltage India vs. Pakistan clash on February 15 in Colombo. Defending champions India will kick off their quest for a third title on February 7, featuring a revamped squad under Suryakumar Yadav.
The roadmap for the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is officially here, and it’s already sending shockwaves through the cricketing world. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the mega event will run from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
With 20 teams, 55 matches, and a historic neutral-venue agreement for Pakistan, this tournament is set to be the biggest T20 spectacle ever.
The Marquee Clash: India vs Pakistan
The date everyone was waiting for: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
India will face Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Due to the latest ICC agreement, all of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Sri Lanka. If the "Men in Green" reach the final, the title clash will shift from Ahmedabad to Colombo.
India’s Squad: Huge Calls by Selectors
The BCCI has already announced India's 15-member squad, and it features some massive surprises:
- The Big Snub: Shubman Gill has been dropped from the T20 squad.
- The Comeback: Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh are back in the mix.
- The New VC: Axar Patel has been named the Vice-Captain.
- The Lead: Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the defending champions.
India's Group A Schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | USA | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Feb 12 | Namibia | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Feb 15 | Pakistan | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Feb 18 | Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Groups at a Glance
Twenty teams are divided into four groups. Notably, Italy will be making their T20 World Cup debut!
Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada
Iconic Venues & Key Dates
The tournament concludes on March 8, 2026. While Ahmedabad is the primary venue for the Final, the ICC has kept Colombo as a standby venue depending on Pakistan's qualification.
Semi-Final 1: Kolkata/Colombo (March 4)
Semi-Final 2: Mumbai (March 5)
Grand Final: Ahmedabad/Colombo (March 8)
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