ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Visualized Through Maps and Charts
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be an exciting event in the world of cricket. It will run from a Saturday in February to March 8. This edition marks the 10th occurrence of the tournament, featuring 55 matches held across eight venues: five in India and three in Sri Lanka.
Location and Venues
The tournament’s opening match will take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match will feature Pakistan facing off against the Netherlands. The final match will conclude at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on March 8.
- Opening Match: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Final Match: Ahmedabad, India
- Participating Venues include:
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Participating Teams
A total of 20 teams will compete in the tournament. Here’s a list of the qualified teams:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Canada
- England
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Scotland
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- West Indies
- Zimbabwe
Notably, Bangladesh will not participate for the first time. The Bangladesh cricket board requested the relocation of its matches due to security concerns, but the ICC denied this request. Scotland has now filled the vacancy.
Group Stage Format
The competition will feature a group stage divided into four groups. Each team will face the others in their group, culminating in 40 total matches. The two top-performing teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, which splits them into two additional groups of four. The best teams will subsequently progress to the semifinals, leading to the final on March 8.
Historical Context
India claimed the inaugural title in 2007. Pakistan followed in 2009, and England won in 2010. The West Indies became the first team to win multiple titles with victories in 2012 and 2016. Sri Lanka claimed the trophy in 2014, while Australia captured their first in 2021. England earned their second title in 2022, and India became a two-time champion in 2024. No team has won back-to-back titles in this competition.
Prize Money
While the ICC has yet to disclose the prize money for the 2026 tournament, the 2024 edition featured a pool of $11.25 million. The winners received $2.45 million, marking the highest prize in the tournament’s history.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and sportsmanship. Fans around the globe will eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama and excitement.
