The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is finally here! Co-hosted by the cricketing giants India and Sri Lanka, this tournament is already delivering edge-of-the-seat thrillers. From massive sixes in Mumbai to spin masterclasses in Colombo, the action has been relentless.
Last Updated: February 9, 2026 | This guide includes the complete player list for every team, latest match results, and the full tournament schedule.
🏟️ Host Venues: Where History is Made
The tournament is being played across 8 iconic stadiums in two countries.
🇮🇳 India (5 Venues)
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: The world's largest stadium (Capacity: 132,000). Host for the Grand Final.
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Known for high-scoring matches and electric crowds.
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata: A historic venue with a lightning-fast outfield.
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi: Compact boundaries, ideal for power hitters.
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: A spinner's paradise.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (3 Venues)
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: The main hub for Group B matches.
- Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo: A classic test venue turned T20 host.
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy: Scenic ground known for swing under lights.
📊 Latest Match Results (Week 1 Recap)
The tournament kicked off on February 7, 2026. Here is the drama so far:
| Match | Result | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1: Pakistan vs Netherlands | Pakistan won | Pakistan survived a scare with late hitting |
| Match 2: West Indies vs Scotland | West Indies won by 35 runs | Pure power hitting display |
| Match 3: India vs USA | India won by 29 runs | Suryakumar Yadav's 84 saved India from 46/4 |
| Match 4: New Zealand vs Afghanistan | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | Clinical chase in Chennai |
| Match 5: England vs Nepal | England won by 4 runs | THRILLER! Nepal fell short in final over |
| Match 6: Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs | Co-hosts spun a web around Irish batters |
📅 Full Match Schedule
Times are in IST (Indian Standard Time).
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 9 | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 10 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Feb 10 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 11 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| Feb 11 | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 12 | India vs Namibia | New Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 15 | INDIA vs PAKISTAN | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
🏏 Complete Team Squads (All 20 Nations)
Here is the official list of every player selected for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
GROUP A
🇮🇳 India (Hosts)
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube
- Wicket-Keepers: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique
- All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Salman Ali Agha
- Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
🇺🇸 USA
Captain: Monank Patel | Squad: Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Nitish Kumar, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jessy Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous, Gajanand Singh
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Captain: Scott Edwards | Squad: Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Wesley Barresi, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Shariz Ahmad, Saqib Zulfiqar, Michael Levitt
🇳🇦 Namibia
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus | Squad: Zane Green, Michael van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo, Dylan Leicher, PD Blignaut, Jack Brassell, JP Kotze
GROUP B
🇦🇺 Australia
- Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- Batters: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim David
- All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Matt Short
- Wicket-Keepers: Josh Inglis, Matthew Wade
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (Co-Hosts)
- Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
- Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando
- All-Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage
- Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Akila Dananjaya
🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, 🇴🇲 Oman
Full squad details available in the complete article.
GROUP C
🏴 England
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett
- All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali
- Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Chris Jordan, Tom Hartley, Gus Atkinson
🇳🇵 Nepal (Dark Horse)
- Captain: Rohit Paudel
- Key Players: Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Aasif Sheikh
- Bowlers: Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi
GROUP D
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Captain: Mitchell Santner | Key Players: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee
🇿🇦 South Africa
Captain: Aiden Markram | Key Players: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Captain: Rashid Khan | Key Players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
🔮 Expert Predictions: Who Will Win?
Based on team squads and early performances, here are the top 3 contenders:
1. 🇮🇳 INDIA (The Favorites)
Playing at home in familiar conditions, India's batting depth and spin attack (Kuldeep & Axar) make them the team to beat.
Key Player: Suryakumar Yadav (Already saved India vs USA)
2. 🏴 ENGLAND (The Defenders)
England's "Bazball" approach in T20s is frightening. Players like Harry Brook and Phil Salt can take the game away in 5 overs.
Key Player: Jofra Archer (His pace is unplayable)
3. 🇳🇵 NEPAL (The Dark Horse)
Don't sleep on Nepal! Their performance against England proved they belong on the big stage.
Key Player: Dipendra Singh Airee (World-class fielder and finisher)
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