The ICC has officially released the schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held across the two countries for the very first time. India competes in this year's competition as defending champions after defeating South Africa in the 2024 final. The format of the event will be similar to the last one, with the first round of the group stage taking place among 20 teams, leading into the Super Eight round and then the knockout stage.

Matches will be played across five Indian cities Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai, and two Sri Lankan cities, Colombo and Kandy. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the final unless Pakistan qualifies, in which case the final will be played in Colombo. Due to political reasons, Pakistan will play all their matches, including the India vs Pakistan clash on February 15, in Sri Lanka. India is set to start their campaign on February 7 against the USA in Mumbai. Sri Lanka will also host Pakistan’s group fixtures at Pallekele and Colombo.

A total of 20 teams have secured their spots for the 2026 edition. Besides hosts India and Sri Lanka, teams qualify via the 2024 World Cup, T20I rankings, and regional tournaments. These range from strong teams like Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan to emerging teams like Nepal, Italy, Oman, UAE, and Canada. The format remains competitive and pretty balanced, with all teams getting a fair chance through the group stage and Super Eight rounds.

Total, 40 group-stage matches will be played from February 7 to 20, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eights, starting on February 21. The best four teams then qualify for the semi-finals, to be held in either Kolkata or Colombo, and in Mumbai. The grand final will take place on March 8 in Ahmedabad, or in Colombo if Pakistan qualifies.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Groups

• Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
• Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
• Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Timings and Venues

All matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played across eight venues, five in India and three in Sri Lanka.
Match timings are set in three standard slots:

• 11:00 AM (Day Match)
• 3:00 PM (Afternoon Match)
• 7:00 PM (Night Match)

Host Venues

These venues will host all group-stage matches, Super Eight fixtures, semi-finals, and the final—depending on which team qualifies.

In India

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

In Sri Lanka

• R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC), Colombo
• Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy

T20 World Cup 2026: Complete list of matches, dates, venues, and timings

Super 8 Stage Fixtures

Knockout Stage Fixtures

Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to host the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) likely to announce the full schedule soon. As per The Indian Express, top BCCI officials held a meeting recently and decided that this time the World Cup will be played in fewer cities compared to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Each selected venue is likely to host around six matches to ensure better scheduling and management.

The BCCI has shortlisted five major Indian cities; Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai, for the men’s T20 World Cup. Apart from India, three stadiums in Sri Lanka will also host games, though the names of those venues are yet to be finalized. The joint hosting of the T20 World Cup marks a strong partnership between India and Sri Lanka in organizing global cricket tournaments.

There is still uncertainty over whether Bengaluru and Lucknow will be added as venues. The Indian board has already ruled out the grounds that hosted matches during the ICC Women’s 50-over World Cup, meaning Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Indore, and Navi Mumbai will not be part of the 2026 tournament’s hosting lineup.

India-Pakistan and Semi-final Venue Decisions

The ICC noted that Sri Lanka will play in Colombo if the team qualifies for the semifinals. If Pakistan makes it to the final, it will be at a neutral venue. The Indian board also confirmed that the highly awaited game on the group-stage between India and Pakistan will be at Colombo, following a prior agreement between the BCCI and PCB.

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Both boards had agreed that India and Pakistan would not travel to each other’s countries for future tournaments, opting instead to play on neutral grounds. The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to commence early in the year, and the BCCI has already submitted its proposed schedule to the global cricketing body for approval.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that 44 of the 54 matches at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will take place at eight venues in South Africa, while the other ten matches will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, who are co-hosts of the event. The confirmation came during the announcement of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Thursday, which included the selection of a former finance minister, Trevor Manuel, to chair a committee as an independent chairperson in the preparations for the global event. This will be the first ICC men's event in South Africa since the 2009 Champions Trophy and is the first time that the 50-over World Cup is played on African soil since 2003.

Shortlisted Locations in South Africa

The eight venues chosen by CSA blend traditional cricketing venues with iconic locations that have hosted historic matches:

• Johannesburg
• Pretoria
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Gqeberha
• Bloemfontein
• East London
• Paarl

A Historic Return of the World Cup to Africa

The 2027 edition marks 24 years since the last Men's ODI World Cup held in South Africa. The CSA chairperson, Pearl Maphoshe, said it was an opportunity to showcase the country's and the continent's diverse reality. 
"CSA's vision is to deliver a global, inspiring event which is a reflection of the face of South Africa - diverse, inclusive and united."

CSA president Rihan Richards said the tournament will also offer a once-in-a-million experience to expand the fans to reach new fans and deepen cricket's footprint across Africa.

"This makes the 2027 CWC a once-in-a-lifetime event to create a unique quad for expanding our global footprint, as well as engaging existing fans through digital innovation, while connecting with the African continent and the rest of the world."

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Local Organising Committee (LOC)

The LOC for the World Cup will consist of independent and non-independent directors, ministry representatives, and CSA representatives.

Independent Chair

• Trevor Manuel

CSA Members Council and Board Appointments

• Johannes Adams - President of Western Province
• Yunus Bobat - President of KwaZulu-Natal
• Vuyani Jarana - CSA Board Member

Ministry Appointments

• Advocate Philip October
• Unathi Matthew Tshotwana

Independent Directors

• Herman Bosman
• Nomfanelo Magwentshu
• Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
• Ravi Naidoo
• Dr Stavros Nicolaou
• Advocate Karrisha Pillay SC

CSA Staff

• Pholetsi Moseki – CSA CEO
• Refentse Shinners – CSA Public Affairs Executive
• Tjaart van der Walt – CSA COO

Past ICC Events in South Africa

South Africa has a great past hosting ICC events:

• 2003 Men's ODI World Cup (co-hosted with Zimbabwe and Kenya)
• 2007 inaugural Men's T20 World Cup
• 2009 Champions Trophy
• 2005 Women's ODI World Cup
• 2023 Women's T20 World Cup (where the Proteas made it to a final for the first time.)

The 2027 World Cup will take place with 44 matches across South Africa and 10 matches across Zimbabwe and Namibia, which should provide a truly pan-African cricketing celebration that's as diverse as the continent and as colourful.

Finally, after weeks of speculation, the schedule for the 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, generating excitement among cricket fans in Pakistan and beyond. While India was initially declared the official host, political tensions between India and Pakistan have led to a shift in venue. As a result, all matches are now likely to take place at neutral venues in the UAE, specifically in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India will still retain its hosting rights despite the relocation.

Pakistan enters this tournament on strong hopes of restoring past glory. The Men in Green won their last Asia Cup in 2012 with Misbah-ul-Haq as captain. In 2023, Pakistan started with great hopes but could not reach the final following losses to India and Sri Lanka in the Super Four phase. Having lifted the trophy twice (in 2000 and 2012), Pakistan remains one of the strongest sides in the competition’s history and will be looking to end their 13-year title drought.

Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played in the T20 format and will run from September 9 to September 28. As per the schedule, Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE. Group B, on the other hand, includes the quartet of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong. With the top two teams from each group qualifying for the Super Four, and the best two from there moving on to the final. Below are Pakistan’s upcoming matches in the group stage of the 2025 Asia Cup:

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

Finally, after weeks of speculation, the schedule for 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, much to the excitement of cricket fans across Asia. India was originally announced to host the prestigious tournament. Unfortunately, due to current political tensions, the remaining primary host venues will take place at neutral venues in the UAE, mainly Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India will retain its official hosting rights despite the venue change.

India heads into the 17th edition as the defending champions, having clinched the Asia Cup title in 2023. India defeated Sri Lanka by a massive 10 wickets in the final at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium to clinch their 8th title. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer in the final, taking a career‑best 6/21 and triggering Sri Lanka’s collapse to just 50 all out, making them the most successful team in the history of the competition. They were unbeaten throughout the 2023 tournament and delivered a series of dominant displays in all departments.

India’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played in the T20 format from September 9 to September 28. As per the schedule, Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE. Group B, on the other hand, includes the quartet of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong. with the best two from each group moving on to the Super Four. Of the teams in the Super Four, the best two will face off in the final. Below are the upcoming India matches in the 2025 Asia Cup.

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

As the Asia Cup 2025 draws near, the cricketing world holds its breath, awaiting confirmation of Indian participation. The tournament, after all, is set to commence on September 5, with the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter planned for September 7. however, Political tensions have loomed large over the tournament—especially following the recent terror attack at Pahalgam.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already made an approach to the Government of India for clearance and awaits official approval before finalizing the schedule. under the current sensitive geopolitical environment, particularly the tense India-Pakistan relationship, the BCCI is going slow, keeping all options open regarding participation and venue arrangements.

In a major development, it has now emerged that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may step in as an alternative host for the Asia Cup if the situation doesn’t improve. According to a Sports Tak report, this contingency plan had already been prepared even before the Pahalgam incident, showcasing BCCI’s foresight and proactive approach.

UAE Likely to Host if Political Tensions Persist

“The UAE option was always there on the table before the Pahalgam attack. But now the situation has changed, and we will proceed according to whatever decision the government makes,” said a senior BCCI official to Sports Tak. This clearly indicates that India’s participation hinges entirely on political approval, and the governing body is prepared for all scenarios.

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In case the Asia Cup is relocated to the UAE, games would be played at three major venues—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The three have extensive experience in hosting big tournaments such as earlier Asia Cups and IPL games and are well-suited for hosting a high-profile continental tournament like the Asia Cup 2025.

The much-anticipated second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League is all set to begin on July 18, 2025, and cricket fans across the globe are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament. Hosted across iconic grounds in the United Kingdom, WCL 2025 will feature six legendary teams—India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies—with a total of 18 matches, including the knockout stages and the grand finale on August 2.

The tournament kicks off with a blockbuster clash between England Champions and Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, followed by daily high-octane encounters featuring the game’s biggest retired stars. With legends like Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, Eoin Morgan, AB de Villiers, and Brett Lee leading their respective sides, fans can expect a nostalgic cricketing spectacle in T20 format.

WCL 2025: Live Streaming & Broadcast Details 

Fans around the world will be able to catch the action live. Here's where to tune in:

• India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports, NOW TV
• Worldwide: Global broadcasters to be announced soon

WCL 2025: Squads Details

India Champions: Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Siddarth Kaul, Gurkeerat Mann.

Pakistan Champions: Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Asif Ali, Kamran Akmal, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, and Sohail Tanvir.

West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Fidel Edwards, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Ashley Nurse, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller, Dave Mohammed, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Chadwick Walton, William Perkins, and Tharindu Rathnayake.

England Champions: Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker, Phil Mustard, Usman Afzaal, and Tim Ambrose.

Australia Champions: Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Moises Henriques, Ben Cutting, D'Arcy Short, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Callum Ferguson, Dan Christian, Ben Dunk, Steve O’Keefe, Rob Quiney, and John Hastings.

South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, JP Duminy, Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, JJ Smuts, Richard Levi, Dane Vilas, SJ Erwee, Duanne Olivier, Morne van Wyk, Hardus Viljoen, and Aaron Phangiso.

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WCL 2025: Fixtures (All times in IST)

The 2025 edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) is set to take place from 10 to 18 July at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, featuring five elite T20 franchises from around the world. With 11 competitive matches on the schedule, the GSL 2025 promises to showcase thrilling action, global cricketing talent, and high-stakes entertainment, all vying for the coveted US$1 million prize pool.

This year’s GSL features champions and finalists from the top T20 leagues around the world:

• Central Stags (New Zealand—Super Smash champions)
• Dubai Capitals (UAE – ILT20 champions)
• Guyana Amazon Warriors (West Indies—2024 CPL finalists)
• Hobart Hurricanes XI (Australia—BBL champions)
• Rangpur Riders (Bangladesh—defending GSL champions)

These powerhouse teams will battle it out in a round-robin format, with the top two teams qualifying for the final on July 18.

GSL 2025: Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Live telecast and streaming rights for GSL 2025 are expected to follow previous patterns, with updates to be confirmed by the GSL organizers. Based on regional broadcasting trends:

• India: Likely on Star Sports Network and FanCode App.
• Caribbean: Expected on SportsMax
• UK: BT Sport
• USA: Likely on BT Sport.
  (Official confirmation pending; updates expected soon.)

GSL 2025 Squads

Hobart Hurricanes XI
Ben McDermott, Billy Stanlake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jackson Bird, Tim Ward, Jake Doran, Raf MacMillan, Marcus Bean, Mac Wright, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Nabi, and Odean Smith.

Rangpur Riders
Nurul Hasan Sohan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Naim Sheikh, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Abu Haider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Harmeet Singh, and Khawaja Nafay.

Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Moeen Ali, Shimron Hetmyer, Saud Shakeel, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hossein, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mark Adair, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, and Amir Jangoo.

Central Stags
Tom Bruce (captain), Doug Bracewell, Will Clark, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Toby Findlay, Dean Foxcroft, Curtis Heaphy, Jayden Lennox, Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Will Young, and Matthew Forde.

Dubai Capitals
Sediqullah Atal, Rovman Powell, Kadeem Alleyne, Jordan Ethan Zahir Johnson, Dominic Conneil Drakes, Bevon Jacobs, Zeeshan Naseer, Alishan Sharafu, Aryaman Varma, Kaleem Sana Rehman, Said Shah, and Farhan Khan.

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GSL 2025 Fixtures (All matches at Guyana National Stadium, Providence)

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will return for its 13th edition! Another excitement-filled season of thrilling T20 cricket is on the way! The tournament starts on 14 August 2025 and goes until 21 September 2025 in several Caribbean countries.

The CPL 2025 draft was held on 18 June, where teams completed their squads by retaining core players and adding new talent, including overseas stars and breakout Caribbean prospects. A key addition to the format this season is the mandate that each team must field at least one player from the West Indies Breakout League in every match. The tournament will kick off in St Kitts & Nevis, with the final set to be played in Guyana, giving local fans a grand stage finish.

This year, matches will be held at seven venues across six Caribbean countries. Trinidad and Tobago is the only nation hosting matches at two different stadiums. The confirmed CPL 2025 venues are Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (Antigua), Kensington Oval (Barbados), Providence Stadium (Guyana), Warner Park (St Kitts), Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (Saint Lucia), Brian Lara Cricket Academy, and Queen’s Park Oval (both in Trinidad).

CPL 2025: Live Streaming Details

Live telecast and streaming rights for CPL 2025 are likely to remain with Star Sports Network and FanCode App in India, continuing from last year’s coverage. In the Caribbean, matches are expected to be shown on SportsMax, while fans in the UK can follow on BT Sport and in the USA via Willow TV. Any changes in broadcasting partners will be updated as soon as officially confirmed by Cricket West Indies.

CPL 2025: Squad Details

Saint Lucia Kings: Tim David, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Roston Chase, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese, Delano Potgieter, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Javelle Glen, Micah McKenzie, Shadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Keon Gaston, Ackeem Auguste

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Gudakesh Motie, Moeen Ali, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savory, Hassan Khan, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, Riyad Latif

Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Alex Hales, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Usman Tariq, Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward

Barbados Royals: Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Seales, Allah Ghazanfar, Rahkeem Cornwall, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Corbin Bosch, Waqar Salamkheil, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Mohammad Nawaz, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidaisee, Leniko Boucher

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CPL 2025: Fixtures & Match Timing (IST)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the full schedule for New Zealand’s white-ball tour of India, set to take place in January 2026. The series would be a crucial component of India's build-up before the ICC T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka later in the year. The tour consists of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

The three-game ODI series starts on January 11 in Baroda, with the other games taking place in Rajkot and Indore on January 14 and 18 respectively. The five T20Is will be played immediately after, from January 21 in Nagpur to January 31 in Thiruvananthapuram. The ODI matches are all scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST, whereas the T20Is are to commence at 7:00 PM IST under lights.

These fixtures were ratified in the Apex Council Meeting of June 14. In addition to the international fixtures, the BCCI also unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the season 2025–26, beginning with the Duleep Trophy on August 28. The Ranji Trophy will be conducted in two phases, one from October 15 to November 19, and the second from January 22 to February 1. The grand final is on February 28, 2026.

New Zealand Tour of India 2026 – Full Schedule

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Further, India's top domestic T20 tournament, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, is set to take place from November 26 to December 18. With international fixtures and a tight domestic season, Indian cricket is set for an action-packed and closely watched calendar year.