T20 World Cup 2026 Download Full Revised Updated Schedule
With Scotland replacing Bangladesh, download the complete revised schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is off to a rollicking start, and what better news than seeing Bangladesh withdraw from the tournament, and Scotland replacing them officially. It’s funny to hear Bangladesh talking about security concerns in India, and refusing to travel, and all this happened after the BCCI directed KKR to release the only KKR player playing in the Indian Premier League. But the inevitable has happened, and for the first time, we see a team withdrawing from a big festive carnival.
Nevertheless, the T20 World Cup 2026 is still one of the most competitive editions in history, even without Bangladesh participating it. The tournament features 20 teams divided into four balanced groups. Each group offers its own mix of iconic rivalries, emerging nations, and potential upset-makers, setting the stage for an exciting group phase. Group A features India, Pakistan, the United States, the Netherlands, and Namibia, and immediately grabs global attention due to the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for February 15, a fixture that consistently delivers record-breaking viewership.
T20 World Cup 2026 Format Explained – Group A vs Group B
Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman, while Group C features England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, and Italy. Meanwhile, Group D looks the most challenging on paper, comprising New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. With New Zealand’s consistency, South Africa’s explosive pace attack, and Afghanistan’s world-class spin options, Group D is widely considered the toughest group of the tournament, making qualification fiercely competitive.
The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament format will be the same as the 2024 T20 World Cup, featuring a 20-team competition. The teams will be divided into four groups of five, with each side playing four matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eight stage, taking the total to eight teams. In the Super Eight round, the qualified teams will be split into two groups of four, where they will compete in round-robin matches. The top two teams from each Super Eight group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winners progressing to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final, bringing the tournament to an exciting conclusion.
T20 World Cup 2026 Team India Super 8 Analysis
The Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 follows a pre-assigned seeding format, which determines group placements after the initial group stage. Each Super Eight group has fixed seeds – X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 – decided before the tournament begins. Group X is led by India (X1), followed by Australia (X2), the West Indies (X3), and South Africa (X4), while Group Y features England (Y1), New Zealand (Y2), Pakistan (Y3), and Sri Lanka (Y4). These seeds are fixed before the tournament, meaning teams enter the Super Eight based on their original seeding rather than group-stage finishing positions. This structure prevents early clashes between top teams and keeps the tournament progression fair, balanced, and predictable.
The India team will enjoy a strong home advantage in the T20 World Cup 2026, as the majority of their group-stage matches are scheduled to be played in India. The only exception is the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash, which will take place in R Premadasa Stadium. Placed in Group A, India will face the USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands, with matches spread across major cricketing venues such as Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Colombo, ensuring wide geographic coverage and fan engagement.
Team India – Group Stage Schedule
- 07 Feb 2026 – India vs USA, 7:00 PM IST @ Mumbai
- 12 Feb 2026 – India vs Namibia, 7:00 PM IST @ Delhi
- 15 Feb 2026 – India vs Pakistan, 7:00 PM IST @ Colombo
- 18 Feb 2026 – India vs Netherlands, 7:00 PM IST @ Ahmedabad
If India progress to the Super Eight stage, their fixtures are expected to follow a similarly prime-time-friendly schedule across key Indian venues. These matches will test India against seeded opponents while maintaining home-condition familiarity.
Team India – Super Eight Schedule (If Qualified)
- 22 Feb 2026 – India vs X4, 7:00 PM IST @ Ahmedabad
- 26 Feb 2026 – India vs X2, 7:00 PM IST @ Chennai
- 01 Mar 2026 – India vs X3, 7:00 PM IST @ Kolkata
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