T20 World Cup 2026 Build-Up: Full Schedule, Team Preparations, Injury Updates & Key Rivalries

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is just weeks away, and the build-up has officially intensified. Scheduled to be played from 7 February to 8 March 2026, the tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, promising electrifying cricket, packed stadiums, and fierce rivalries .

The 2026 edition will feature the world’s top cricketing nations battling for the most prestigious title in T20 cricket. India enter the tournament as defending champions, while teams like England, Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand are seen as strong contenders.

The final will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, making it one of the biggest cricketing events ever hosted in India .

One of the most awaited fixtures of the tournament is the India vs Pakistan group-stage clash, scheduled to take place in Colombo, due to logistical arrangements. This high-voltage match is expected to draw massive global viewership .

India will begin their campaign with the opening match of the tournament, while group-stage matches will be spread across major venues in India and Sri Lanka.

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