The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup has begun, with matches taking place across various venues in India and Sri Lanka. Early results indicate competitive play, with some matches decided by close margins and even a tie that went into a Super Over. The tournament features 20 teams competing in a group stage, followed by Super Eights and knockout rounds.
Tournament Structure and Venues
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is being held in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature a total of 55 matches. Key venues include:
India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai).
Sri Lanka: R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (Colombo), Pallekele Cricket Stadium (Kandy).
The 20 participating teams are divided into four groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, United States, Netherlands, Namibia
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, United Arab Emirates
Key Match Outcomes and Notable Results
The initial phase of the tournament has seen several matches played, with some notable results:
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Netherlands vs. Pakistan: Pakistan secured a victory by 7 wickets, successfully chasing a target of 148.
West Indies vs. Scotland: West Indies won by 35 runs, scoring 182 and restricting Scotland to 147.
India vs. USA: USA scored 132/8 in their 20 overs, with India yet to play their innings in this fixture.
Afghanistan vs. New Zealand: New Zealand achieved victory by 5 wickets, successfully chasing 182 with 7 balls to spare.
England vs. Nepal: England set a target of 185, with Nepal scoring 180/6.
Sri Lanka vs. Ireland: Sri Lanka won by 20 runs, defending 164.
Scotland vs. Italy: Scotland recorded a commanding victory by 73 runs.
Zimbabwe vs. Oman: Zimbabwe secured an early victory in 13.3 overs.
South Africa vs. Canada: South Africa posted a high score of 213, winning by 58 runs.
Namibia vs. Netherlands: Netherlands successfully chased 157 to win by 7 wickets.
UAE vs. New Zealand: New Zealand comfortably won by 10 wickets, chasing 174.
Pakistan vs. USA: Pakistan won by 32 runs.
South Africa vs. Afghanistan: This match ended in a tie, with South Africa winning after a Super Over.
Australia vs. Ireland: Australia won by 67 runs.
West Indies vs. England: West Indies secured a victory by 30 runs.
Sri Lanka vs. Oman: Sri Lanka achieved a dominant win by 105 runs.
Italy vs. Nepal: Italy won by 10 wickets, comfortably chasing the target.
India vs. Namibia: India achieved a dominant win, restricting Namibia to 116 and setting a large target.
Zimbabwe vs. Australia: Australia won by 42 runs.
UAE vs. Canada: UAE won by 6 wickets.
USA vs. Netherlands: USA secured a decisive victory by 93 runs.
Ireland vs. Oman: Ireland achieved a significant win by 96 runs.
Scotland vs. England: England won by 5 wickets.
New Zealand vs. South Africa: South Africa won by 5 wickets, chasing 176.
Nepal vs. West Indies: West Indies won by 91 runs.
USA vs. Namibia: USA won by 31 runs.
India vs. Pakistan: Pakistan's innings concluded at 114, with India's target set.
UAE vs. Afghanistan: Afghanistan won by 5 wickets.
England vs. Italy: England won by 3 wickets, with the match ending early in the 8th over.
The tournament is scheduled to continue with Super Eights, Semi-Finals, and the Final, culminating on March 8, 2026.
Team Standings and Player Performances
Details regarding team standings, top run-scorers, and wicket-takers are being compiled as the tournament progresses. Early indications suggest strong performances from several teams, with high-scoring matches and close contests being a recurring theme.
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Group A: India and Pakistan are in the same group, a fixture that has already taken place.
Group C: England is grouped with West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, and debutants Italy.
Expert Commentary and Broadcast Information
Matches are being broadcast across various platforms. Information on live streaming and broadcast schedules is available through official ICC channels, as well as major sports broadcasters like Sky Sports.
The tournament is being actively followed, with comprehensive results and fixture updates available from multiple reputable sports news outlets.
Sources
ICC Cricket: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/matches
ESPN Cricinfo: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results
ESPN: https://www.espn.com/cricket/scores/series/8604/season/2026/icc-mens-t20-world-cup
BBC Sport: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cgrdlnz88ljo
BCCI.tv: https://www.bcci.tv/events/267/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026
News24online: https://news24online.com/t20i-world-cup-2026/fixtures-results
Sky Sports: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12344/13502048/mens-t20-world-cup-2026-fixtures-england-india-pakistan-ireland-scotland-australia-west-indies-and-more
Firstpost: https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-full-list-of-matches-latest-results-venue-time-13977155.html
Crictoday: https://www.crictoday.com/cricket/series-matches/icc-men-t20-world-cup-2026/
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