T20 World Cup 2026: India, Pakistan Clash Amidst Political Hurdles

Get the latest on the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Discover match details, team groups, and the Pakistan boycott issue.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to commence on February 7 and conclude on March 8, with India and Sri Lanka serving as co-hosts. This tenth edition of the tournament will feature 20 participating teams, mirroring the format of the previous event. India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group, raising immediate interest among fans.

However, the prospect of this encounter is uncertain, as the Pakistan government has declared a boycott of the February 15 match against the defending champions, India. Fans are hopeful for a change of stance from Pakistan.

The 20 teams are organized into four groups of five, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. Subsequently, these eight teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each progressing to the semi-finals. India and Pakistan are positioned such that they cannot meet in the Super 8, with any potential clash limited to the semi-finals or the final.

Matches will be hosted across various iconic venues in India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. Sri Lanka's venues will include Colombo and Kandy. The tournament will be available for livestreaming on JioHostar, with broadcast coverage on the Star Sports Network.

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