T20 World Cup 2026 Teams List

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T20 World Cup 2026 Teams: The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to be one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in history. Scheduled from February 6 to March 8, 2026, the event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting as all 20 teams have now qualified, including debutants and regional qualifiers, making it a truly global celebration of cricket.

T20 World Cup 2026 – Teams List

Group	Teams
Group A	India, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Group B	England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland
Group C	New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe
Group D	Afghanistan, Netherlands, USA, PNG

Key Highlights of T20 World Cup 2026

Details	Information
Tournament Name	ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Edition	10th
Host Nations	India and Sri Lanka
Dates	07 February – 08 March 2026
Number of Teams	20
Format	Group Stage, Super 8s, Semi-finals & Final
Organizer	International Cricket Council (ICC)
Current Champions	England (T20 World Cup 2022)

T20 World Cup 2026 – Team Squads

Team	Squad (Players)
India	Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Australia	Mitchell Marsh (C), David Warner, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Pakistan	Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
Bangladesh	Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Musfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan
England	Jos Buttler (C & WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley
South Africa	Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies	Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd
Scotland	Richie Berrington (C), George Munsey, Matthew Cross, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves, Hamza Tahir, Chris Sole, Oliver Hairs
New Zealand	Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson
Sri Lanka	Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne
Ireland	Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Gareth Delany, Benjamin White
Zimbabwe	Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza
Afghanistan	Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib
Netherlands	Scott Edwards (C & WK), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Vikramjit Singh, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Kyle Klein
USA	Monank Patel (C & WK), Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Aaron Jones, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel
PNG (Papua New Guinea)	Assad Vala (C), Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Chad Soper, Kabua Morea, Kiplin Doriga, Sese Bau, Alei Nao, Hila Vare

Tournament Format & Structure

The T20 World Cup 2026 will follow a familiar yet exciting structure:

Group Stage: 4 groups of 5 teams; each team plays 4 matches
Super 8s: Top 2 from each group advance; teams carry forward points from group stage
Knockouts: Semi-finals and final
Match Duration: Each match will be 20 overs per side

This format ensures competitive cricket and thrilling encounters at every stage.

Venues & Host Cities

Matches will be held across iconic stadiums in India and Sri Lanka, providing fans with a world-class experience:

India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Hyderabad), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), PCA IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali)
Sri Lanka: Likely venues include Colombo and Kandy

FAQs

1. When will the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup be held?
The tournament is scheduled from February 6 to March 8, 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

2. How many teams are participating in T20 World Cup 2026?
A total of 20 teams will compete, including direct qualifiers, regional qualifiers, and debutants.

3. Which countries are making their T20 World Cup debut?
Italy will make its first-ever appearance, while UAE is returning after qualifying through Asia/EAP.

4. What is the format of the tournament?
The tournament will feature 4 groups of 5 teams each in the group stage. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8s, followed by semi-finals and the final.

5. Where will the matches be held?
Matches will be played at multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka:

India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Hyderabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), PCA IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali)
Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy)

6. Who are the defending champions?
India won the previous edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup and will be defending their title in 2026.

7. How can I buy tickets for T20 World Cup 2026 matches?
Tickets will be available online through the official ICC website and authorized ticketing platforms. VIP packages may also be offered for premium access.

8. Will Pakistan play matches in India?
No. Pakistan will not play matches in India. Their matches will be scheduled in neutral venues, depending on group allocations.

9. How many matches will be played in the tournament?
A total of 55 matches are scheduled, including the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals, and final.

10. Which teams qualified through regional tournaments?