T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Groups and Results
The t20 world cup 2026 delivered a historic triumph for the hosts, as India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 8 March 2026. It was India’s third T20 World Cup title — the first time any team has defended the trophy, and the first time a host nation has won it.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule and Format
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Twenty teams took part, split into four groups of five, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. The Super 8s featured two pools of four, and the top two from each pool reached the semi-finals. The tournament opened on 7 February with the Netherlands facing Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
All Four Groups
The groups were: Group A: India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA; Group B: Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe; Group C: Scotland, England, Italy, Nepal, West Indies; Group D: Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE. Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the line-up. The marquee clash came on 15 February, when India faced Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the ICC having arranged neutral venues for Pakistan’s fixtures.
Knockout Results
In the first semi-final on 4 March at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, New Zealand chased South Africa’s 169 for 8 in just 12.5 overs, winning by nine wickets with Finn Allen smashing an unbeaten hundred — a record-breaking chase. In the second semi-final on 5 March at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, defending champions India held their nerve to beat England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller.
The final on 8 March was one-sided. India, sent in to bat after New Zealand won the toss, piled up 255 for 5: Sanju Samson blazed 89 off 46 balls, Ishan Kishan hit 54 off 25 and Abhishek Sharma smashed 52 off 21. New Zealand were then bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, sealing India’s 96-run victory in front of a capacity crowd in Ahmedabad. A reserve day had been kept for 9 March but was not needed.
The 2026 edition also gave cricket’s newest nations their biggest stage. Italy appeared at an ICC global event for the first time in Group C, while Nepal, the USA and Oman continued their rapid rise through the associate ranks. Venues told their own story: the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a capacity of more than 130,000, is the largest cricket ground in the world, and Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and Mumbai’s Wankhede brought their famous atmospheres to the knockout stage.
India’s win completed a remarkable double, adding to the 2024 title and making them the only side with three T20 World Cup trophies (2007, 2024, 2026). For context on the broader game, our Pakistan cricket team 2026 guide covers the national side’s upcoming fixtures and rankings.
For Pakistan, the campaign ended in the group stage, with the campaign built around the Netherlands opener and the India clash in Colombo. Pakistan fans followed every ball through international sports broadcasters and streaming platforms. Read our T20 World Cup 2026 complete guide and our Pakistan squad and results roundup for more.
The final’s scorecard and background are detailed on Wikipedia, and the tournament format and fixtures were covered by Sky Sports. Results are as reported at 15 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the t20 world cup 2026?
India won, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad on 8 March 2026.
How many teams played in the t20 world cup 2026?
Twenty teams took part, divided into four groups of five in the first round.
Where was the t20 world cup 2026 played?
Matches were held in India (Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi) and Sri Lanka (Colombo and Kandy).
How did Pakistan do in the tournament?
Pakistan competed in Group A alongside India but did not progress beyond the group stage.
Has any team defended the T20 World Cup before?
No — India’s 2026 triumph was the first successful title defence in the tournament’s history.
Frequently Asked Questions: T20 World Cup 2026
The T20 World Cup is cricket’s most unpredictable global event. This FAQ covers the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, T20 World Cup 2026 groups, the T20 World Cup 2026 final, and the T20 World Cup winners list for context.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule and Format
The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule follows the expanded format: more teams, a group stage, Super Eights (or equivalent second stage), semi-finals and final. The expanded field means more associate-nation stories — and more banana-skin fixtures for the big teams. Fixtures are spread across host venues to maximise crowds; check the official T20 World Cup 2026 schedule for Pakistan’s group-stage dates first.
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups: The Draw
T20 World Cup 2026 groups seed the top teams while leaving room for chaos — one upset can scramble a whole group’s qualification math. Net run rate decides ties, so big wins matter as much as wins themselves. Pakistan’s group opponents historically include at least one dangerous associate side; taking those games lightly has burned favourites before.
T20 World Cup 2026 Final: What to Expect
The T20 World Cup 2026 final will be among the year’s most-watched sporting events globally. Pakistan’s love affair with this tournament — champions in 2009, finalists in 2007 and 2022 — means the nation stops for knockout games. Official broadcast and streaming details for Pakistani viewers are confirmed closer to the event; plan viewing parties early for the semi-finals and final.
T20 World Cup Winners List: Tournament Lore
The T20 World Cup winners list shows how open this format is — multiple champions, surprise winners and the constant threat of an upset. West Indies’ two titles, England’s white-ball era and Pakistan’s 2009 triumph under Younis Khan are the landmark chapters. That history is precisely why the T20 World Cup 2026 groups draw excites fans: in T20 cricket, on any given night, anyone can beat anyone.
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