ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India Schedule: Full match list, dates, venues & timings

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India schedule starts on February 7 in Mumbai. The team faces USA in its opening match. High-profile games against Pakistan and other nations will test India across home and Sri Lankan venues. Securing early momentum i...

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India match schedule: Hosts will open their campaign against USA
India will begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 in Mumbai, facing USA in a night match at the Wankhede Stadium. The group stage will test India across conditions in India and Sri Lanka, with high-profile games in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Colombo. The biggest fixture of the group, India vs Pakistan, is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo under lights.

The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to start fast after mixed results in recent ICC events. With familiar home venues and a packed calendar, India’s early momentum in the group stage will be key to securing a Super 8 spot.

Below is the full India match schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:


India’s Group Stage Schedule – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

DateMatchVenueTime (IST)
7 Feb 2026India vs USAWankhede Stadium, Mumbai7:00 PM
12 Feb 2026India vs NamibiaArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi7:00 PM
15 Feb 2026India vs PakistanSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo7:00 PM
18 Feb 2026India vs NetherlandsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad7:00 PM

Where to Watch India Matches Live on TV & Online

Cricket fans in India will be able to watch the upcoming T20 World Cup matches live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

What to Expect from India at the 2026 T20 World Cup

India enter the tournament with a settled core and strong depth in both batting and bowling. The opening match against USA gives them a chance to set the tone, while the Pakistan clash will shape the group standings. Playing in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad also gives India the benefit of home support before traveling to Sri Lanka for the high-pressure fixture.

The Super 8 stage begins on February 21, and India will aim to seal qualification early to manage workload and squad rotation.
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Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
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