The International Cricket Council (ICC) is unveiling the full schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup today, November 25, 2025, marking a key milestone for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. As defending champions, India enters the event with high expectations, and the announcement will confirm groups, fixtures, dates, and venues for the 20-team competition set to run from early February to early March 2026.
Key Details on the Announcement
- Date and Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM IST (that’s 1:00 PM GMT or 8:00 AM EST for reference).
- Location: The event is being held in Mumbai, India.
- Live Broadcast and Streaming:
- TV: Star Sports Network (in India and select regions).
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema app/website (free in India), and ICC’s official YouTube channel for global access.
- Special Guests: Former India captain Rohit Sharma (who led the 2024 title win), current T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews, and women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur will help reveal the fixtures.
The reveal follows the finalisation of venues earlier in November 2025: five in India (likely including Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and others like Ahmedabad or Bengaluru) and three in Sri Lanka (such as Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium). Due to the India-Pakistan agreement, any India vs. Pakistan matches will be neutral-site games in Sri Lanka.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: February 7 to March 8, 2026 (55 matches total).
- Format: Similar to 2024—four groups of five teams, top two from each advance to Super 8s, then semis and final.
- Teams (20 total): Co-hosts India and Sri Lanka automatically qualify, joined by top performers from the 2024 T20 World Cup (Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies) and rankings (Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh), plus qualifiers (USA, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Italy, Nepal, Oman, UAE, Zimbabwe). Italy makes its ICC senior men’s debut.
- Notable Notes: No Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma in India’s squad (both retired from T20Is post-2024 win). Pakistan’s group-stage games, including potential India clashes, are restricted to Sri Lanka venues.
Expected Groups and Highlights (Based on Pre-Announcement Reports)
While the official draw is moments away, leaks and projections suggest:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands.
- Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Oman, Zimbabwe, Ireland.
- Other groups to include England, South Africa, New Zealand, etc.
- Potential India vs. Pakistan: Speculation points to February 15 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium—a blockbuster opener for the rivalry.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket
| Group (Projected) | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands |
| B | Australia, Sri Lanka, Oman, Zimbabwe, Ireland |
| C | England, South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, UAE |
| D | New Zealand, Afghanistan, West Indies, Canada, Italy |
Stay tuned to official ICC channels for confirmations—the full fixture list, including exact match dates, times, and venues, will be released shortly after the 6:30 PM IST ceremony. This home defence for India promises fireworks, especially with emerging stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal stepping up. If you’re watching live, expect hype around the subcontinent showdowns!https://theinfohatch.com/shubman-gill-neck-spasm-injury-update-2025/