ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 - All you need to know

The shortest and most electrifying format of the game returns to the international spotlight as the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup ignites excitement across the globe. Bringing together the world’s top cricketing nations, the 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup promises fast paced action, dramatic finishes and unforgettable moments. With every over and every performance carrying the potential to shift the momentum of the game, 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup will have 20 teams competing in 55 matches across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka. The 2026 world cup is being co-hosted by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and Sri Lanka Cricket and will take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026.

ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 News, Squads, Important Dates, Fixtures, Group Stages & more

Last year in November, the apex cricketing body, ICC announced the groups and fixtures for the tournament. The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five with each team facing the other teams in the group between Feb 7 and Feb 20, after which the qualifying teams would proceed to Super 8 group to compete for a place in the semi finals. The group stage will feature a total of 40 matches, opening with Netherlands and Pakistan playing each other at the SSC Cricket Ground on 7 February.

One of the most iconic rivalries of international cricket, the India versus Pakistan World Cup 2026 match is scheduled to take place on Feb 15 (Thursday) at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India and Pakistan have played each other eight times in ICC Twenty-Twenty World Cups with India maintaining the lead with 7-1. The last time India versus Pakistan World Cup match took place was in 2024 in ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in the USA, where India emerged victorious in a high intensity match. The India vs Pakistan World Cup match is one of the most watched sporting events across the world. The Indian Cricket Team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav and the Pakistan Cricket Team will be led by Salman Agha in the much awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match 2026. CU Students and star Indian cricketers, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav are also a part of the Indian squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

CU Students in Indian Squad for ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026

Ranked as India’s top ranked private university for three consecutive years by QS, Chandigarh University has been preparing students for the biggest stages in academics, research, innovation or sports. Over the years, CU students and athletes have represented the university and the country on the biggest of stages, including Olympics, Paralympics, Cricket World Cup, Hockey Asia Cup, World Wrestling championships and many more.

Part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup winning squad, CU students Arshdeep Singh (MBA) and Kuldeep Yadav (B.Com) have once again earned the honour to represent India at the World Cup. Arshdeep, renowned for his left arm pace bowling, and Kuldeep, renowned left-arm unorthodox spinner, will play key roles in India’s campaign for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Indian T20 Squad for ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026

The defending champions of the Twenty-twenty cricket format, the Indian Cricket team will be going up against the best cricket teams in the world to retain their world championship title in 2026. The two-time champions will not see the likes of cricketing greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup. The men in blue will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, however, we will not see India’s captain in ODI and Tests, Shubhman Gill playing the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The Indian squad for for ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 includes : Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

CU Student Arshdeep Singh in T20 World Cup 2026

CU Student and India's star cricketer Arshdeep Singh was a key part of India's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning squad, finishing with 9 wickets in 8 innings. He played a significant role in the title defense, which included a standout 3/24 in a Super 8 match against Zimbabwe. Arshdeep finished the tournament with 36 total T20 World Cup wickets, second only to Jasprit Bumrah (40) for India.