The group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is building momentum with a packed schedule of crucial matches from February 10 to 12. As teams vie for position in the knockout rounds, fans are set for a thrilling three days of global cricket.
Immediate Upcoming Fixtures (Feb 10-12):
- Feb 10: Pakistan vs USA – 7:00 PM IST, Colombo
- Feb 11: South Africa vs Afghanistan – 11:00 AM IST, Ahmedabad
- Feb 11: Australia vs Ireland – 3:00 PM IST, Colombo
- Feb 11: England vs West Indies – 7:00 PM IST, Mumbai
- Feb 12: Sri Lanka vs Oman – 11:00 AM IST, Kandy
- Feb 12: Nepal vs Italy – 3:00 PM IST, Mumbai
- Feb 12: India vs Namibia – 7:00 PM IST, New Delhi
Highlight Matches on the Horizon:
The week builds towards several high-stakes encounters:
- Feb 14: New Zealand vs South Africa – 7:00 PM IST, Ahmedabad
- Feb 14: England vs Scotland – 3:00 PM IST, Kolkata
- Feb 15: India vs Pakistan – 7:00 PM IST, Colombo (The tournament’s most anticipated group-stage clash)
Concurrent Women’s Cricket Action:
Alongside the men’s World Cup, the women’s game remains active:
- The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament begins in Thailand on February 13.
- India Women’s T20 series against Australia starts at the Sydney Cricket Ground on February 15.
- The bilateral series between Oman Women and Qatar Women concludes on February 14.
A Critical Phase Begins
With qualification for the Super 12 stage at stake, every match carries significant weight. The coming days will separate contenders from pretenders, setting the stage for the tournament’s marquee fixtures and the intense knockout battles to follow. The cricketing world’s focus remains firmly fixed on the unfolding drama of T20 World Cup 2026.