T20 World Cup 2026: Preparations for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have begun. The official schedule has not been released by ICC. According to reports, India and Pakistan will be in the same group. The clash between the two will take place in Sri Lanka.
India vs Pakistan, T20i World Cup: Now a few months are left for the start of the T20i World Cup. Cricket fans around the world seem curious about this tournament. The details of possible matches and groups of the next edition of T20 World Cup have been revealed ahead of schedule. Cricbuzz has told in its reports that all 20 teams have been divided into 4 different groups. India and Pakistan have been kept in the same group. Along with this, the probable date of the match between the two teams has also been released. For the first time, India and Sri Lanka will host the T20 World Cup.
India’s first match will be held in Ahmedabad
According to the reports of Cricbuzz, Team India will play the first match of Men’s T20i World Cup 2026 against USA on 8th February. This match will be organized at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. At the same time, the biggest Mahakumbh of cricket, India vs Pakistan match can be held on 15th February. Teams from both the countries can crowd together at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Since the Pakistan team has already refused to come to India, then this match will be played in Sri Lanka only.
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India vs Pakistan will be played on this day
A total of 4 groups have been formed in the T20 International World Cup 2026. All groups will include 5-5 teams. India has been made a part of the group in which there are only two Test playing nations. Apart from Pakistan, there are teams from Namibia, Netherlands and USA. There is a hundred percent guarantee that India and Pakistan are going to face each other in the group stage. At the same time, if both the teams make it to the Super 8, then a second match can also take place.
When will T20i World Cup 2026 start?
The official date of T20i World Cup 2026 has not been revealed yet. According to reports, it can be organized in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Whereas, the final match will be held on March 8. If we talk about venue, all the matches between India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka. If Pakistan team makes it to the semi-finals, that too will be held at R Premadasa Stadium. At the same time, even if India and Pakistan clash in Group 8, semi-finals or final, the match will be played in Sri Lanka only.
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