The Countdown Begins: T20 World Cup 2026 is Set
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the complete schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by defending champions India and Sri Lanka. Running from February 7 to March 8, 2026, the 10th edition of the tournament will feature 20 teams battling across 55 matches.
The action will be split across eight venues, including five major cities in India (Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata) and three venues in Sri Lanka (Colombo and Kandy).
Tournament Format & Groups
The tournament maintains the format of the 2024 edition: 20 teams divided into four groups of five.
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Group Stage: 40 matches will be played from February 7–20. The top two teams from each group advance.
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Super Eights: This stage begins on February 21.
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Knockouts: Semi-finals will be hosted in Kolkata/Colombo and Mumbai. The Final is scheduled for March 8 in Ahmedabad/Colombo.
The Groups
| Group | Teams | Betting Insight |
| Group A | India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia | India and Pakistan are heavy favourites to advance. |
| Group B | Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman | Co-hosts Sri Lanka face a demanding challenge alongside Australia. |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy | Two-time champions England and West Indies provide high-stakes matchups. |
| Group D | New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE | A strong ‘Group of Death’ featuring four top-tier T20 sides. |
India’s Path & Key Fixtures (All Times 7:00 PM IST)
India, the defending champions, will play their group stage matches in India and Sri Lanka.
| Date | Match | Venue | Betting Importance |
| Feb 7 | India vs USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Tournament opener for India. |
| Feb 12 | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Key mid-group match, expect high run totals. |
| Feb 15 | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | The ultimate rivalry and highest betting volume match. |
| Feb 18 | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Final group stage match, performance crucial for NRR. |
Early Odds & Outright Predictions
Early Outright Winner Odds position India as the clear favourite, leveraging their strong T20 record and home advantage.
| Team | Early Odds (Example) | Early Betting Strategy |
| India | 2.25 – 2.40 (Favourite) | Back early for the best price, as home advantage often shortens odds closer to the tournament. |
| Australia | 5.00 | A strong challenger, offering solid value. |
| England | 5.50 – 6.00 | Good Value Bet due to their T20 experience and unpredictable form. |
| South Africa | 6.50 – 7.00 | Consistent performers, but historically struggle in knockouts. |
The India vs Pakistan Value Bet
The biggest Match Odds market will be the clash on February 15. Despite India’s overall consistency, the rivalry is highly volatile. This match is a prime opportunity for Lay Betting against the market favourite (likely India) to hedge risk or secure profit if the match starts tight.
The Betacular Edge: Stream, Trade, Win
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The greatest show in T20 cricket is just weeks away. Secure your position and maximize your returns.